Dane was listed in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Ticket magazine as The Hot Ticket for his upcoming show at James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy on Saturday, January 19, 2013. The article can be viewed at http://triblive.com/aande/moreaande/3281064-74/orlando-group-tony#axzz2IFHfVf1O

MUSIC — A PREMIERE AND A SMILE…Singer Dane Vanatter will perform a new song by jazz guitarist Joe Negri and Brookline lyricist Lou Tracey Saturday at the James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy on the North Side. Vanatter will premiere “And the Summer Smiles,” the latest collaboration between Negri and Tracey. He will be accompanied by pianist Alton Merrell, guitarist Ken Karsh, bassist Paul Thompson and drummer James Johnson III. Music begins at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Details: 412-904-3335 or jamesstreet422@yahoo.com. — Bob Karlovits

Dane will be returning to Pittsburgh’s James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy twice in early 2013. The famed Pittsburgh jazz club will host Dane and his quartet on Saturday, January 19 and on Saturday, March 16. Personnel will include Alton Merrill on piano; Paul Thompson on bass; James Johnson III on drums; and Ken Karsh on guitar. On April 12 Dane will return to the Provincetown Cabaret Festival in Provincetown, MA to sings songs from his 4th CD “Give Me Something Real” and to celebrate the songs of songwriter Bob Levy. Dane returns to Provincetown’s PAAM in the summer on August 7. Please check the calendar for Dane’s full list of performances.