Recent Press

"Be on the lookout for D. GROSS, the newest old-timey roots guy to be awesome around here. He busts a mean harmonica over shuffling acoustic guitar and mixes Appalachia with Mississippi Delta just fine."

--Portland Phoenix-Feb. 07

"With an ear for artfulness and a heart for tradition, Dana Gross has been steadily making a name for himself on the Portland roots scene. Gross is a master of simple, soulful blues and folk music. And if his songs sounded simple, gently gliding off his guitar, it was a simplicity hard earned; the Italians call it sprezzatura, the seemingly effortless grace achieved by years of hidden work and sweat. In any case, it is clear that Gross is a force to be reckoned with. Gross seems intent upon moving boulders to find the hope — and strength — that underpins music borne out of sadness. And it looks like he just might succeed." click for entire article

Northeast Performer Magazine-Oct. '07

"Portland has turned out yet another gifted acoustic blues-folkster with D. Gross. Former member of the now-disbanded Los Federales, Gross has just released his debut solo recording Pirate Love Songs. The 12-song collection is a bare bones offering of well-crafted tunes. Gross performs the whole album himself with just a guitar, harmonica, a banjo, and the breathy country twang of his unique vocal style..." click for entire article

-Reuben Torrey Northeast Performer January 2008

“With 12 rootsy songs consisting solely of guitar, harmonica and words, Dana Gross’ latest album seeks to capture the spirit of music from the hills of Appalachia to the Mississippi Delta...." click for entire article

-Matt Kanner December ’07 The Wire, Portsmouth, NH