Fifteen years in the making, the roots-rock/alt-country album showcases a number of popular tracks that Danny has been playing for years at venues across the South Bay/Los Angeles area. Here All Along is Hamilton’s first full-length album release since 2003, although he has been releasing well-received singles for over 15 years. The fully independent project has been a labor of love for the singer-songwriter, who funded it entirely himself. The roots-rock style and deeply personal, yet relatable, lyrics are a window into his difficult past and his path to healing and growth. Many of the album’s tracks were recorded in his childhood home where he took up artistic residence after the death of his father.

“After my dad died in 2016, the house I grew up in was empty, and I moved all of my home studio equipment and instruments there and used the space as a recording and rehearsal studio. It was my sanctuary that year, until we had to sell it. I got a lot done, both artistically and in my own personal and emotional healing,” Danny said.

In 2006 Hamilton married his high-school sweetheart and ducked out of the music scene to focus on his family. In 2012, the couple welcomed their son, who has become an inspiration and catalyst for Hamilton’s return to songwriting and live performance. The artistic and musical growth he experienced during his hiatus are showcased in his newest album.

In Here All Along, Hamilton’s deep, melodic harmonies are rounded out by upbeat piano chord progressions, lively backups, and attention to drum and bass. He even snuck in an instrumental piano piece that leaves no doubt to Hamilton’s remarkable musical aptitude.

As a well-known player in the local music scene, Hamilton’s album boasts notable musical contributors. Butch Norton, on drums, is one of the founding member of The Eels and has toured with Lucinda Williams and worked with Tracy Chapman and Aimee Mann. Phil Gilbreth, on bass guitar is best known as the bassist for The Twisters. Dave Pearlman, of Pearlman studio microphones, contributes pedal steel guitar. Steve Shriver, on harmonica, is a well-known visual artist in the South Bay. Freddy Hernandez, also on bass, and whose father was the original bass player for Oingo Boingo, plays with the current Oingo Boingo band. Kira Lingman, on guitar, plays with The Hollow Legs, a well-known local band. Other local legends that contributed to the album include Abby Posner, Sara Dee and Abby Hankins.