Daniel James Stevens, better known as Danny, was born in Detroit, Michigan. After spending his twenties touring the world and living in more cities than he can count, he eventually settled in Nashville, Tennessee, where he lives with his wife and their German Shepherd.

Danny has always had two deep passions in life: music and fingerboarding. He started fingerboarding in middle school in 1998, back when everyone called it Tech Decking. Like many others, he rediscovered it in 2020 and hasn’t put it down since. For him, standing at his home park and trying to land a new trick brings the same focused mindset as writing a song. Both are creative, endlessly challenging, and offer the kind of flow state he’s always drawn to.

In the early 2000s, guitar began to take over his attention. After years of practice and playing in local bands, he moved to Chicago at 18 to front The Audition. The band signed a record deal, released five albums, and toured internationally, playing over 200 shows a year. One of the biggest highlights came in 2006 when his childhood heroes, New Found Glory, invited The Audition to open for them on tour in Australia. That moment felt like a dream come true and a validation of all his hard work.

After eventually landing in Nashville, Danny’s passion for fingerboarding returned in full force. What began as a fun middle school hobby has turned into a daily creative ritual. In March 2025, he released his debut solo album, Better Than You Left Me. The album blends emo influences with a bit of Southern twang and features some of the most respected players and producers in Nashville. It stands as his proudest accomplishment as a musician.

Danny’s music is available on all streaming platforms:
Spotify / Apple Music: Danny Stevens
Instagram: @dannystevens
TikTok: @dannystevensofficial
YouTube: @danny.stevens