Photo by: Bengt Nyman                        

Our new CD "Live at Jimmy Dukes" is available now.  You can go to http://www.cdbaby.com and type in Little Big Men and hear samples of all the songs with no obligation to buy.  My email is at the bottom of his page in case you would like to reach us personally or join our email list.  Thanks! 

Little Big Men is a contemporary folk trio and more. Their music draws from the varied backgrounds of its members including elements of rock, country, blues and Celtic traditions. Their repertoire is grounded in the original compositions of lead singer and guitarist Dan Connor. Connor has been penning original songs for the past 30 years, and was one of the three singer/songwriters in the award winning San Diego band, Bordertown.  Added to this strong foundation of material are covers of some classic instrumentals featuring the enormously talented harmonicist, Dan Byrnes. Byrnes joined Connor’s solo act in 1999 to form the duo "Two Dan Bad" which played numerous coffee houses, folk festivals and house concerts in Southern California.  With the addition of long time friend and concert percussionist "Bongo" Bob Goldsand in 2000, Little Big Men began honing their unique and spirited style at venues throughout San Diego County. Their sound is characterized by Connor’s warm vocals and punchy guitar playing, Byrnes’ spot on control of his instrument, and Bongo Bob’s unerring instinct for nuanced or explosive response. The synergy of these three accomplished artists expands the music of "Little Big Men" into a complete multi-sensory experience.

Singer MAGAZINE  No.27 June 2004INDIE ARTIST SHOWCASE    

A Motorcycle trip to Tim Pan Alley in New York City early in Dan Connor's career is all it took to set his musical wheels in motion.  The life-altering experience prompted him to sell his ailing Triumph 500 scrambler, buy a rusted-out Cadillac, and move to Reno, Nevada.  After a series of promotional jingles, Connor decided he'd rather write music than commercials, so he hit the road and never looked back.     I saw Dan with his new band, San Diego County-based Little Big Men, a contemporary folk trio, at a showcase this past February in the San Diego edition of the International Folk Alliance.  Being a fan of percussion, I was initially drawn to their sound sparked by the rhythmic accompaniment of concert percussionist "Bongo" Bob Goldsand.  Then harmonicist Dan Byrnes chimed in for what was an outstanding demonstration of musical talent.  The three "Little Big Men" clicked.  The set ended way too soon and left me wondering when I might catch these gents again.     Little Big Men's music draws from the varied backgrounds of its members including traces of rock, country, blues, and Celtic traditions.  Dan Connor, lead singer and guitarist for the trio, pens all of their original compositions.  Their presently unreleased live demo, Live at Jimmy Duke's, is a less than ample supply of their catchy tunes.  Connor's unique, storytelling-style vocal delivery, backed up by Goldsand and Byrnes is folk synergy at it's best.  My favorite cut is the happy, life's not so bad, "Live It Up." They're just plain fun to listen to.

- Greg Tutwiler - Managing editor SingerMagazine