It was one of those evenings in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown when the rain poured down.
But by 7 p.m. Saturday, the sun peeked out and The Dan Story Band had the crowd rocking at Lake Sumter Landing Market Square.
“It goes to show, don’t ever call it a night too early,” Story said during a break.
Dan Story’s Band has developed a strong following in The Villages and a reputation as a hard-working band.
And in case you’ve wondered if Dan Story has a day job the answer is — Yes. He is a territory manager for Tampa Bay Steel.
Story, who was raised in Webster in rural Sumter County, got his start singing in church.
Today, there are few hymns on his play list. His style of country rock gets the crowd out on the dance floor in The Villages.
The Dan Story Band was formed in the spring of 2005 to support a national single being released to radio from the album 300 Horses. Dan had signed the previous year to a recording contract with Radiance Records in Nashville and recorded a full length album project with two singles released, both charting on Music Row.
Your next opportunity in The Villages to catch the Dan Story Band will be at 5 p.m. Monday, June 24 at Spanish Springs Town Square during Market Night.
The Dan Story Band will be opening for and working with the Chrome Biker Chix at the Daytona Beach Bandshell and Oceanfront Park Complex on June 29. Music will be performed from 7 to 10 p.m. with fireworks following.