Rory Danger And The Danger Dange

Biography

Rory Danger and the Danger Dangers is a New Orleans-based avant-garde rockabilly band led by the multi-talented musician Rory Danger, who was born in Kansas. The band emerged from the New Orleans underground music scene and quickly established itself as a distinctive force in the city's avant-garde rockabilly landscape. With an epic premiere show at Chazfest 2010, followed by a legendary farewell performance and a heroic reunion, the group rapidly dominated the New Orleans avant-garde rockabilly scene and has maintained that prominence since.

The band is recognized as one of the finest concept-driven rock acts to emerge from New Orleans' musical underbelly. Rory Danger serves as the band's saxophonist, singer, and clarinetist, bringing a multi-instrumental approach to the group's sound. The ensemble has achieved notable recognition within the regional music community, including nominations for Best Emerging Artists and Best Album from OffBeat Magazine and the Gambit in 2015, an appearance on HBO's Treme, and a lifetime achievement award at the 2023 French Quarter Festival. Their discography includes the 2014 album 'Age of Exploration' and the 2023 double vinyl release 'Age of Invention,' which showcases the band's eclectic approach by incorporating four distinct musical styles.

Fun Facts

• Rory Danger is the alter ego of Aurora Nealand, a traditional jazz musician, creating an intriguing dual musical identity.
• The band's 2023 single 'Edna's Pair-O-Dice' features a recording that combines Spike Danger's performance with an original 1980 reel-to-reel tape by songwriter Spencer Bohren, creating a bridge between past and present.
• The band released their 2023 double vinyl album 'Age of Invention' in record time and launched it at Tipitina's, with vinyl hardcopies made available at Louisiana Music Factory.
• The band received a lifetime achievement award at the 2023 French Quarter Festival that was awarded by the band members to themselves, reflecting their self-aware and humorous approach to their legacy.

Musical Connections

Key Collaborators

• Spike Danger - Band member who contributed vocals, guitar, and performance to group recordings (Edna's Pair-O-Dice (2023 single), Age of Invention (2023)) [2023]
• Spencer Bohren - Songwriter whose work was reinterpreted by the band; Spike Danger won rights to perform Bohren's composition (Edna's Pair-O-Dice (original composition, recorded 1980)) [1980, 2023]

External Links

• Spotify