I already commend Timothy Daniel, who was born and raised in the year round vacation hotspot Lake Geneva, WI, for resisting temptation to stay and open the 67th art/trinket/antiques shop (a high fivable achievement for sure). He has his first album entitled Wonderment dropping in less than two weeks.

Tim is an amazing and all encompassing musician of Josh Fix’s ilk, as he is capable of doing just about everything. He penned the album’s tracks and is of course the lead vocalist and guitarist. He also rocks the keys and a little bit of bass on the album…I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I remember struggling greatly with the recorder when I was but a young buck and that was simply a matter of covering certain holes with your fingers and blowing. These guys and their compelling ability to play more than one instrument is bringing down the rest of the normal, marginally talented musically challenged public. You bastards.

The album itself is almost hypnotic as Tim’s music and voice create a very soothing blend, as though he is cooing. Now, I’m not entirely sure what cooing actually sounds like but in my mind going forward, when I think of cooing I’ll think of tracks such as “Better Than Truth” (my favorite track on the album) and “Happy Now.”
The music style changes within songs on a regular basis and Tim flawlessly shifts back and forth between the high and low reaches of his vocal range.

If you’re looking to rock out then this is certainly not your speed, (which is not to say that he is not capable of rocking out), but if you appreciate a solid harmony with smooth vocal tonality then Tim is an artist that you should be interested in. Check out his Myspace page to get a taste of his unbridled ability and talent and to find out how you can obtain his album Wonderment, which you will undoubtedly instantly desire.
1. When historians listen to your most recent CD 1000 years from now, what will they say?
“Hey, this isn’t Clay Aiken! Where the f*ck is Clay Aiken? Burn it with the other non-Clay drivel.”

2. If you could play a show w/ any band/musician living or dead, whom would you pick and why?
I’d have to go with Ben Folds on that one. It never looks like he thinks he’s working. Ben Folds has a good time every time he plays. Also, he is a damned pop genius.

3. What is the strangest band-related dream you have had?
If at any point I have a dream about the dudes in my band… it will make subsequent practices very uncomfortable. You bastard. I will blame you.

4. What do your fans look like?
Ever visit a correctional nursing home? Its like juvy for geriatrics. They look like those people mostly….but more nubile and with better typing skills. Yes.

5. What bullshit do you run into at most every show that makes you think, “Man, this Bullshit again?”
After each gig every musician is faced with the most important decision of the night. How do I spend my gig money? There are really only two respectable options.
A) Hookers
B) Blow

Its not easy Ryan. Its never easy.

Release Date: 6/12/2007
Label: Intellective

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