Danny Rascal
ARTIST PROFILE
Over the past 30 years Danny Rascal has been the driving force behind three of New Zealand’s most underrated, yet successful bands… from the chart topping, award winning, bouncy Ska Punk of Monkey Puzzle, through the classic rock of Faster She Said, to the punchy Punk/Rock crossover of The Rascal Kings, and even working as a session musician for Grammy nominated US artists.
Danny has crafted a legacy of catchy, hook laden tunes which have finally been compiled on to an album that is part ‘Best Of’ and part ‘Anthology’ and a precursor release to his upcoming debut solo album.
His live career has featured appearances at major events including Planet X, X-Games, Vodafone X-Air, Wānaka Big Air, QuikSilver Boardriders, NZ Surf Nationals, headlining events like Queenstown Winterfest and NZI Rugby 7’s Street Party, and support slots with local and international artists such as HLAH, Weta, The Datsuns, Luger Boa, Devilskin, LA Guns, Quiet Riot, Buckcherry, and Creed.
He’s also landed himself sponsorship deals with Oakley, Adidas, Sennheiser, Ngaru Toa Surfwear, Retro Skate, Converse, Boras Streetwear, New Wave Surfboards, Sunshine Brewery, Blitz Surf, and custom guitar endorsement with Golini Guitars.
Connection to Kāpiti / Horowhenua
Danny is a local from way back! There’s always something interesting going on in the backyard… so the saying goes.
Musical genre and vibe
Contemporary / Classic