Dan Gellert

Dan Gellert is an American musician tied to the old-time repertoire and the Appalachian string tradition. He plays banjo and fiddle and is known for solo recordings and duo work with musicians such as Brad Leftwich and Walt Koken.

His records include Forked Deer and Waitin’ on the Break of Day, on which he plays traditional songs and instrumentals. His path centers on preserving and passing on old styles through recordings, workshops and performances.