Dan Levenson
TEACHER ~ AUTHOR ~ PERFORMER
Dan Levenson is well-known among old-time music fans for his performances, recording, and his instructional material for clawhammer banjo and old-time fiddle. An Appalachian native, Dan makes his home in Tucson, Arizona.
Dan founded the renowned old-time string band The Boiled Buzzards. He now tours, teaches and performs solo at concerts and festivals or at dances with his current band, the Cat Mountain Rounders.
Dan Levenson photo (above) by Steven Meckler
Important: Please note, as of January 1, 2025 I am no longer selling my products (CDs’, books, and videos) directly. You can follow the links to my pages at BandCamp for recording and insert downloads and to MelBay for physical book sales.
Dan’s Blog
- A Busy Season Coming Right Up! (10/3/2025)
Looking for Dan and The Cat Mountain Rounders this season? Here is the rough schedule as we know it. Details will be up on my calendar page soon. George, Smilin’ Jerry and I are looking forward to seeing you real soon!
Gig List as of 10/3/25
October:
17 – 12:15 – 1 pm – Tucson Meet Yourself – Dan solo
24 – 11am – 1 pm – Pima Co. Old Courthouse Courtyard
31 – 9am – 1 pm – Heritage Farm Market – Udal Park
November:
1 – 9am – 1 pm – Heritage Farm Market – Steampump Ranch (Oro Valley)
2 – 9am – 1 pm – Heritage Farm Market – Rillito
15 – 6 – 10 pm – Tucson Contra Dance (29th street location)
26 – 9am – 1 pm – Heritage Farm Market – Green Valley
29 – 9am – 1 pm – Heritage Farm Market – Steampump Ranch (Oro Valley)
December:
13 – 6 – 10 pm – Phoenix Contra Dance – University gym location
January 2026:
2 – 11am – 1 pm – Pima Co. Old Courthouse Courtyard
16 – 11am – 1 pm – Pima Co. Old Courthouse Courtyard
February:
12-14 – TENTATIVE – Safford festival
March:
13 – 11am – 1 pm – Pima Co. Old Courthouse Courtyard
July:
14 – 6 – 10pm – Gaslight Music Hall – we are the feature band of the evening so we are the second band to perform that night. This promises to be a very special show!
