Danny Britt grew up in South Central Kentucky playing everything from Bluegrass to Country to Classical to Rock and Roll.  After playing in assorted bands in Kentucky, Danny made his way to Texas in 1980.  Danny did a couple years touring with Jerry Jeff Walker as his road manager.  He began writing and playing his own music as a part of the Austin music scene and by the early 1990s was performing His original music on a regular basis. He has performed on shows with Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, John McCutcheon, Chris Smither, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis, Chris Wall, Greg Trooper, The Dixie Chicks, and many others.

In 2000 Danny and business partner Rene’ Loflin formed their own record company, Red Dawg Music.  Their publishing Company is Austin Red Dawg Publishing. 

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Danny about his favorite songs, dream collabs, musical memories and more.

Full Q&A along with links and music below.

Are you able to choose a favorite song of all time? Or would you label this an impossible task? If yes, what’s the song? If no, what’s your current Top 3?

That is a very hard task, but if I had to pick just one song it would be Mr. Bojangles by Jerry Jeff Walker

What about this project makes you most proud? Was there a specific goal you were trying to accomplish with this release?

This project was done during the Covid Pandemic. It made a project that should have been completed in a couple months take almost 3 years. I decided to do a very acoustic recording that was just about the songs and not heavily produced with lots of instrumentation.

What inspires you to create music? What motivates you to keep going?

I’ve played music since I was a small child. I could never stop trying to make music. I was one of those kids that never had to be asked to practice. It’s just something I’ve always done. It’s the major part of my life.

If you could collaborate with anyone – dead or alive, famous or unknown – who would it be and why? If it’s an indie/DIY artist, please include a link so readers can check them out.

Guy Clark. We were friends for many years. I spent lots of time with him over the years, but never asked for his help or input. I just didn’t ever want to feel like I was imposing. Now that he’s gone I wish I had. I think he was one of the great poets of all time. He could say so much in so few words.

What was the last song you listened to? Favorite all-time bands/artists?

I just bought a new Turntable and drug out a bunch of old vinyl records. The last song I listened to was James Taylor – Sweet Baby James

I have many favorite all-time bands and artists, but I really loved the music Crosby, Stills and Nash put out. I learned to sing harmony listening to them.

Where is the best place to find you and stay connected?

My main website is: reddawgmusic.com Another website with our band is: grouchylikeriley.com

I appreciate Your time. Want to say or plug any other projects before we part ways?

I have a new Band project coming out in Feb / 2023. It’s Grouchy Like Riley – Still

This band includes Old Friends and International touring artists Marvin Dykhuis, Chip Dolan,