Original music rooted in Americana, rock, country, and folk, with a healthy dose of humor and experimentation.
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Dan Trilk is an Iowa-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist whose music reflects a lifelong curiosity about what a song can be. Drawing from rock, folk, Americana, country, blues, and more experimental influences, his original work moves comfortably between heartfelt storytelling, offbeat humor, and unexpected musical turns. Rather than settling into a single style, Trilk follows wherever the song takes him.
Trilk began writing and performing original music as a teenager in Norwalk, Iowa, before spending nearly fifteen years in the San Francisco Bay Area. There, he toured nationally with the progressive rock band Brain Pudding, explored spontaneous composition with the experimental trio James Andrew Reed, and played bass in the hard-rock band The Golden Gods. The latter attracted industry attention and landed music placements in film, television, and video games, including Waitress, Shameless, and Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam.
Trilk's solo recordings reflect a similarly wide-ranging musical curiosity. His eclectic 2002 album The Antiparticle Man incorporated elements of improvisation and experimentation, while 2016's Iowa Weather explored a more acoustic side of his songwriting, with Trilk performing every instrument himself. He followed with nine singles in 2019 and four more in 2024, continuing to explore different musical styles and subject matter.
Alongside his work as a recording artist, Trilk has written and produced music for film, television, and advertising, collaborating with songwriters and musicians around the world. His work has appeared in productions including Love Is Blind, The Ultimatum, Temptation Island, Hollywood Houselift, and the feature film Righteous Thieves, as well as commercial advertising, with placements reaching audiences internationally.
Currently developing new original recordings, Trilk continues exploring ways to bring spontaneity, collaboration, and creative experimentation into his songs. Whether working alone in his studio or making music with other musicians, he continues to follow his curiosity wherever it leads.
Americana · Roots Rock · Country · Folk
Original songs, heartfelt storytelling, and unexpected musical turns. From intimate listening rooms to lively venues, Dan brings a distinctive sound and engaging performance to every stage.
BOOK DANDan Trilk is an Iowa-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist whose original music blends Americana, roots rock, country, and folk with a healthy dose of humor and musical experimentation. His songs move between heartfelt storytelling, offbeat observations, and unexpected musical turns, reflecting a lifelong curiosity about what a song can be.
His musical journey has included national tours, experimental rock bands, and recordings featured in film and television. As a solo artist, Trilk has released two albums, The Antiparticle Man and Iowa Weather, along with numerous singles spanning a wide range of styles.
Currently developing new original recordings, he continues to explore the possibilities of songwriting, collaboration, and spontaneous musical discovery—following his curiosity wherever it leads.
Dan Trilk brings his distinctive blend of Americana, roots rock, country, and folk to the stage, combining heartfelt storytelling, offbeat humor, and a spontaneous approach that makes every performance a little different.
Performing with guitar, vocals, and harmonica, Dan delivers an engaging solo show equally at home on a concert stage, in an intimate listening room, or at a lively brewery or winery.
Dan also offers extended performances featuring an extensive repertoire of familiar favorites and unexpected gems spanning classic rock, country, folk, and Americana. With occasional use of looping to build fuller arrangements, he brings variety and energy to longer sets.
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