Danny Poland is an audio engineer and consultant based in Nashville, TN. He has over 30 years of experience working with major artists across genres. Some of his most notable credits include being nominated for and winning Emmy awards for his work on the PBS Bluegrass Underground television show. He has extensive experience mixing live broadcasts and as a front-of-house engineer for tours. Poland's resume includes working with high profile artists such as Vince Gill, Randy Houser, Patti Loveless, and Nickel Creek. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Recording Industry Management from Middle Tennessee State University.
1. Danny Poland
2810 Oakland Avenue
Apt. 1
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 390-6915
dannypoland@me.com
Awards & Peer Recognition
1. Nominated in 2016 for an “Emmy” by The National Academy of Television
Arts & Sciences (NATAS) for the Live Audio Mix & Audio Consulting for
PBS (Public Broadcasting Station) show “Bluegrass Underground”.
Awards to be announced in January 2017.
2. Awarded an “Emmy” in 2014 by The National Academy of Television Arts
& Sciences (NATAS) for the 5.1 surround broadcast mix for PBS (Public
Broadcasting Station) show “Bluegrass Underground”.
3. Awarded a “Student Grammy” in 1990 for co-engineering Best Student Jazz
Recording by the National Academy of Recording Arts and
Sciences (NARAS).
Career History
1. PBS television music show “Bluegrass Underground”
Broadcast Mix Engineer and Audio Consultant. 2010 - Current
Live audio consultant - recording and broadcast logistics for a 12 band
television taping. Also post production broadcast mixer for years 2010
through 2013.
2. Randy Houser (Stoney Creek Records / Fitzgerald - Hartley Management)
Front-of-House Engineer & Systems Technician. 2014 - 2016
3. Vince Gill (Universal Music Group / Fitzgerald - Hartley Management)
Monitor Engineer & Systems Technician. 2010 - 2013
4. Music City Roots
Front-of-House Engineer / Audio consultant 2009 - 2013
A weekly live radio show featuring five new artists each week.
5. Keith Anderson (Columbia Records / Fitzgerald - Hartley Management))
Front-of-House Engineer & Production Manager 2006 - 2010
6. The Wreckers (Warner Records / Three Ring Management)
Front-of-House Engineer & Production Manager 2007
2. 7. Patti Loveless (Sony Records / Mike Roberson Management)
Monitor Engineer 2005
8. Nickel Creek (Sugar Hill Records / Q Prime Management)
Front-of-House Engineer & Production Manager 2002 - 2005
9. Shop at Home, Inc.
Photography & Imaging Director 1999 - 2002
Managed photography of merchandise for company’s multi-million
dollar website. Duties included creative design, lighting,
photography, and digital editing of images. Adhered to strict daily
deadlines. Hired model talent, managed purchases and supervised
a four person crew.
10. Still Music Group, Inc.
Chief Audio Engineer & Operations Manager 1997 - 1999
Chief Engineer for dual room recording facility. Digital workstation first
engineer. Recording and mix engineer for internationally broadcasted
radio and television commercials.
11. Sound Cell Recording
Chief Audio Engineer 1996 - 1997
Chief Engineer for dual room recording facility. Managed scheduling,
recording, mixing, and maintenance of RIAA award winning facility.
Music, film, and custom projects.
12. Sportsland, Inc.
Audio & Lighting Engineer 1994 - 1996
13. Roseanne Cash
Monitor Engineer 1993 - 1994
14. Lyle Lovett (Lost Highway Records / Ken Levitan Management)
Monitor Engineer & Audio Crew Chief 1990 - 1994
15. Concert Production, LLC
Audio Engineer & Systems Technician 1989 - 1994
16. Domestic Geoffrey (Crescent Moon Talent Agency)
Audio Engineer, Production Manager, & Road Manager 1988 - 1990
17. United Christian Artists, LLC
First & Second Audio Engineer 1984 - 1987
Responsibilities included recording, mixing, and editing of more than
20 albums released by the label. Also engineer artists live performances.
3. In addition to the clients listed above I have had the pleasure of working
directly with the following artists on individual events or mini-tours.
๏ Gwyneth Paltrow
๏ Gillian Welch / Dave Rawlings
๏ Foster and Lloyd
๏ Amy Grant
๏ Mindy Smith
๏ Michelle Branch
๏ Toad the Wet Sprocket
๏ Glen Phillips
๏ John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin)
๏ Leo Kottke
๏ Robert Earl Keen
๏ John Hiatt
๏ Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello)
๏ King’s X
๏ Emmylou Harris
๏ The Timejumpers
๏ Sting (CMT Crossroads with Vince Gill)
๏ Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
๏ The Fairfield Four
Education
Middle Tennessee State University - Murfreesboro, TN
Bachelor of Science - Recording Industry Management
Minors: Mass Communications and Electronics