The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan: Nearly Dan in Concert
The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan: Nearly Dan in Concert at Arlington Arts, Newbury
- View tickets
The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan: Nearly Dan in Concert £25.00
Added by the promoter or venue
About the show
Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the ever growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan’s approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert.
It’s been over 40 years since the release of the first Steely Dan album “Can’t buy a Thrill”, featuring the hits “Do it Again” and “Reelin’ in the years.”
Nearly Dan now in its 29th year on the road press on into 2026 with a full year of tour dates booked and an exciting new line up, showcasing a set list featuring deep cuts along with all the favourite Steely Dan classics. In a two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam. Aja and Gaucho also featuring Donald Fagen’s classic solo masterpiece “The Nightfly”
A real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old. Visit www.nearlydan.co.uk for up-to-the-minute tour news, information, and dates.
Celebrating 4 decades of STEELY DAN.
Donald Fagen and Walter Becker have created some of the most influential music of the pop era. Inspired arrangements and witty, often biting, lyrics combine to make this some of the most distinctive music ever to grace the turntable, with hits such as Yacht Rock classics Reelin’ in the Years!
Featuring - Nearly Dan
Less tribute and more homage to the jazz-influenced best sellers Steely Dan, Nearly Dan is saviour to the legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagan, Walter Brecker et al. Their approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes, and their uncannily precise imitations are testament to hours of rehearsal and a great deal of talent.
Formed in 1997, the ten-strong Nearly Dan promise all the Steely Dan favourites in a two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from the groove of 'Countdown to Ecstasy' to the super cool of celebrated albums 'The Royal Scam' and 'Gaucho'. Set lists may also sample from Fagen's 'Nightfly'. Nearly Dan have toured constantly for 10 years, gaining critical acclaim for their performances in the UK and Europe.