About

Positive Soul Music – Proudly Made By Humans

DanMcB Music (“Dan Mack Bee”) is an indy label founded by me – clarinetist, saxophonist, singer-songwriter and producer Daniel McBrearty. With the help of friends, I create unique, original tunes influenced by jazz, folk and soul. I believe in people, hope, love, connection and healing. That’s why we say: “Positive Soul Music – Proudly Made By Humans”.

About Me I’ve been obsessed with music since I was a teenager in the late 1970s. I started on clarinet and sax, then I wrote songs, then I finally started singing them. Along the way, I also learned arranging and producing.

I just can’t imagine not doing this with my life.

I’m autodidact (with plenty of help) and I believe in “learning by doing”. I made many mistakes to learn from! I also learned tons by playing in little bars and clubs. I still play live at jam sessions, weddings and events, or small clubs, and so on. I enjoy it a lot.

I never wanted record deals or fame. I don’t like the “business” very much. I love being independent, doing things the way I want. I am grateful to have another career. I invest time and money in music creation and promotion.

My Goals I wrote a lot of music over the years, much is unreleased. My main goal is to change that and also create new music.

How I Release Music I release digitally, on Spotify, Apple Music, You Tube and so on. This is very convenient and better for the environment than CDs and vinyl! Unfortunately, it pays VERY badly! I also sell my music on my website and on Bandcamp, This is MUCH better for me financially.

(I did make CDs in the past. I still have some for sale.)

How You Can Help Buy my music (or other stuff) from my website or Bandcamp! It REALLY helps me SO much! (You also get much more than you do from Spotify!)