Dan Van Vechten

Dan Van Vechten is a singer/songwriter living in Cincinnati, originally from upstate New York. Years ago Dan would play guitar for hours a day and sing around a hunting lodge with friends or a campfire on the farm. For a while there were bar gigs and the occasional talent show, but the artist had not yet been found. As time went by music was played less and less on that guitar until eventually it was tucked back into the case while a more responsible life was being built. When Dan found an open mic by accident on the west side of Cincinnati, he pulled his guitar out and went back the next week. Over the next few months' time, some songs came back and many more were found in the Cincinnati Roots/Folk/Americana sounds. For the first time, Dan began to write songs and play them alongside the ones he learned in the local scene. Dan now plays as a solo act or with friends Will Kimble on mandolin and Johnny Castetter on bass. Their efforts earned a nomination for a Cincinnati Entertainment Award in the "singer/songwriter" category.

Southgate Roots Revival: Fall Folk Festival

Jesse Roos

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Dan Van Vechten

Photos of Dan Van Vechten at Wunderbar courtesy of Wayne Litmer

Wayne Litmer Photography

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Best New Bands Showcase

Photos from the Best New Bands Showcase featuring Coconut Milk, Dawg Yawp, Honeyspiders, JSPH, and The Skulx :: Courtesy of Jensen Faye

Jensen Faye

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Taste of Cincinnati Entertainment Lineup

Immerse yourself in a culinary adventure featuring an array of mouthwatering dishes and craft beers, all set against the backdrop of live entertainment on six stages throughout the event.

Courtney Phenicie

Friday, May 17, 2024, 9:00am

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Entertainment Lineup

To zelebrate the return of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati® to 5th Street, festivities will commence one day earlier, feature expanded entertainment and activities, and open one hour earlier on Sunday.

Courtney Phenicie

Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 9:00am

Stringtown Sessions EP Release this Friday at Crow's Nest

Drop by the Crow's Nest Cincinnati to hear us play my songs and songs by our friends. Meet good folks. Get a Stringstown Sessions CD, even if you don't have a CD player anymore. Buy a shirt with my name on it. Experience local music the way we love to play it. We'll have a rowdy good time.

Dan Van Vechten

Thursday, June 9, 2022, 10:45am

Spring Music Series at Fountain Square

Spring has sprung and music is in the air at Fountain Square!

Courtney Phenicie

Friday, April 1, 2022, 10:00am

Fifth & Vine LIVE Returns to Fountain Square

Head on over to Fountain Square every Friday & Saturday from 7-11p for live music on the Square for Fifth & Vine LIVE!

Courtney Phenicie

Friday, June 11, 2021, 10:00am

Spring Music Series at Fountain Square

Music is BACK at the Square!

Courtney Phenicie

Friday, April 2, 2021, 11:30am

Southgate Roots Revival: Fall Folk Festival

Young Heirlooms have curated the Folk Fall Festival at Southgate House Revival on September 8, 2018.

Courtney Phenicie

Thursday, August 30, 2018, 9:47am

Dan Van Vechten Releases Get Right

Get yourself down to The Southgate House Revival tomorrow for the release of Dan Van Vechten’s CD Get Right. Local favorites River City Roustabout and Hu Town Holler will be warming up the stage for the long awaited release of Get Right. Get Right is Dan Van Vechten’s baby, but...

Courtney Phenicie

Thursday, September 1, 2016, 2:33am

Daniel Van Vechten at Wunderbar

On Wednesday, Wunderbar will host Daniel Van Vechten for his last show of the summer! Having been nominated for the Singer/Songwriter category for the 2015 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards, this is one act not to miss. Daniel Van Vechten is a favorite among the musicians in Cincinnati. Not...

Courtney Phenicie

Tuesday, July 5, 2016, 1:55am

Mighty Brother brings Jettison. Reprise. to Cincinnati

So I get this message a couple of months ago from Jake Ryan, who introduced himself on behalf of a band called Mighty Brother. He was interested in booking a show in Cincinnati and was scouting for local acts to help find the right venue to get their music out to new ears. I looked up...

Dan Van Vechten

Monday, December 28, 2015, 4:50am

And The Nominees Are…

The nominees for the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards have been announced! The 19th annual CEAS’s will be held on Sunday, January 31st at Madison Theater. The Cincinnati Entertainment Awards is THE event to attend to support our local music community. One night of the year that everyone...

Courtney Phenicie

Monday, December 21, 2015, 4:28am

Free Hugs - A Benefit for Oyler School

Local music community hosts a benefit show for Oyler Music Programs, Sunday, October 25 at The Crows Nest. 12 p.m.-1 a.m. Taking inspiration from Devonte Hart, the young boy who famously held up a sign offering Free Hugs during the unrest resulting from the rioting in Ferguson, Missouri this...

Courtney Phenicie

Friday, October 23, 2015, 2:36am

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