ABOUT 'CROSSTOWN TRAVELER' "Writing and performing great songs for the last 15 years, Dan Israel is easily one of the Twin Cities’ un-anointed poet laureates, steadfastly making his way into the ranks of local singer/songwriter legends like Paul Westerberg. Whether it’s with a full band or as a solo act, his work contains elements of intimacy and, as he again demonstrates on his new release, “Crosstown Traveler,” an engaging simplicity that makes his deep music accessible to any audience. His performances showcase these same qualities." – Minneapolis + St. Paul / Secrets of the City "A remarkably positive record amidst the sturm und drang of today. Dan Israel may have written his masterpiece, "I'll Get Along:" Randy Newman-esque carnival spiritual music for the somewhat frightening early 21st Century. It sounds alternately 100 years old and brand new." – Adam Levy of The Honeydogs

ABOUT 2007 ALBUM 'TURNING' "An innate pop sense worthy of Petty or Westerberg" – Uncut Magazine (UK) / 4-star review "Warm, uplifting, spiritual listening experience. the best of Minneapolis lo-fi/hi art" – Peter Himmelman, songwriter/musician "I liked the last one but this is many miles beyond. great album. really really really great album, great songs, great sounds, great performances." – Kevin Bowe, songwriter/musician

MORE QUOTES ABOUT DAN ISRAEL "Israel remains a true believer, a dedicated craftsman giving voice to the kind of universal sentiments most of us keep under our hats." – No Depression • 2004 "Time I Get Home is an unqualified victory for Dan Israel as he stands squarely on both feet and delivers the goods that careers are made of... "Down the Line" is another gem that, with its Band-like snare and `basement recording` charm, further underlines Israel`s credibility as an honest-to-goodness roots-rock originator. His heart is on his sleeve and the flaws, although they are visible, serve to underline the sincerity of his approach." – Exclaim Magazine • 2004 (Canada) "Bottom line with Dan Israel is that his voice is something you like having around, even if his rootsy pop band the Cultivators has no greater ambition than to tailor his songs for the radio chains that won't play him. He's soulful like a quiet, tender Elvis Costello or Peter Himmelman, his backup players as comfortable Bruceing-up Tex-Mex as they are Pettying-down power pop on the new Love Ain't a Cliché" – City Pages • October 2002 "DAMN, WHAT A RECORD! -in fact, perhaps the most surprising, and welcome, singer-songwriter find since Tim Easton's Special 20." – No Depression • March/April 2000 "Well, somebody buy a billboard, hire a blimp, and give this guy his due already. His name is Dan Israel, one of the mad ones, one of the strugglers, and he just made the record of his life." – Jim Walsh, St. Paul Pioneer Press • 4-star review of Dan Who?

Fun facts: Dan Israel has shared the stage- opening for the likes of Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Morrissey, Todd Snider, Fastball, Iris Dement, the Tragically Hip, the Honeydogs, Peter Himmelman, Mason Jennings, Jon Dee Graham, Ike Reilly, Mary Lou Lord, Bruce Robison, Eastmountainsouth, Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens, Bellwether, Blue Oyster Cult, Rick Springfield, Ben Weaver, Hot Club of Cowtown, Soul Asylum, Molly Maher, Amy Rigby, Steve Poltz, Tommy Keene, the Damnations TX, Tina Schlieske, Heiruspecs, Martin Zellar, Loudon Wainwright III, Yael Naim, Dwight Twilley, Romantica, Foghat and Spoon.