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Meet the Band
Introducing our team of talented musicians who are dedicated to providing top-notch entertainment
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Lead Guitar and Music Director
Daniel Walker
Dan is the co-founder of Big Bad Love & DNA Entertainment with his partner Allie Hanlon & the ultimate driving force behind the rising success of the Band. Dan originally grew up in New Zealand. He honed his craft with the best in his homeland & Australia before emigrating to the USA. Dans guitar playing will easily go from supersonic speed soaring guitar solos to masterful wail soulful bends that last forever. He is also a master on acoustic guitar having mastered the complex fingerpicking styles of Chef Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel & Michael Hedges. With an International music career of 35 years, Dan is a true life Guitar Hero who just wants to rock out crowds with his Partner Allie & the Big Bad Love Family.
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Lead Singer flutist & graphic Designer
Allie Hanlon
Allie Hanlon is the Queen of the Big Bad Love Family. Her commanding front stage presence is undeniable. Every performance wows audiences wherever this Band plays. The versatility displayed by the band is a music marvel and yet Allie retains her commanding stance on top of the Party mountain with powerful emotive vocals, furiously flowing rap, amazing hypnotic flute & flow art based choreography that always leaves crowds mesmerized. Allie’s first love is Visual Arts & Creative Design. She has a long history in working as a Graphic Artist including many years in the EDM Music Festival scene. Her Cosmic stylistic art became part of the Festival settings, adorning all the performers for a number of years. With the help of partner Dan, Allie is recognized by other Musicians as a Vocal Rock Star. Going from Anne Wilson to Gwen Stefani to Ozzy to Eminem to Stevie Nicks is not an easy feat. Yet Allie delivers like a knock out punch.
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Bass
Gary Hicker
Gary Hicker holds down the bass with full on passion and power. Gary has decades of bass playing experience. His prior band, The Incredible Edibles, had not just 1 number hit but 10 number 1 hits on Hugs Radio over a 4 year reign. Gary brings a full solid groove with relentless dedication on & off the stage. He is well respected amongst his Big Bad Love Family & also with the wider local music scene. Gary is living proof that music will never grow old.
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Drums
Mike Peterson
Mike Peterson is a volcano of molten drum beats & percussive expression. With a music career spanning 30 years including years in the Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline, Mike is regarded as one of the best drummers around. He has featured on countless local great albums & music projects. Mike is renowned for his ability to dive into any music situation & play exactly what is needed on acoustic or electric drum kits. Big Bad Love Band is extremely excited & welcomes its newest member Mike on board with the pure intention this Awesome Foursome will collectively carve out an undeniable reputation in Rich Rock History.