Since coming to New Orleans as a child, Danny always knew it was the place for him. The city lives and breathes music and Danny’s diverse musical stylings have allowed him to play with just about anyone.

Danny toured the world for 6 years and received a Grammy nomination with Tank and The Bangas. He has also toured with numerous world-renowned artists such as Big Freedia and The Revivalists, and performs regularly with countless bands around the Crescent City. Danny leads his own projects, The Danny Abel Band, The GuitArmy, and BrasiNola, and is a regular member of Soul Brass Band, Pat Casey and the New Sound, The Trumpet Mafia, and many others.

In 2020, Danny formed a music business called Brown Hound Sounds with keyboardist Drew Meez, and together they have produced music for commercials, TV, video, as well as producing albums for themselves and fellow artists.

You could say Danny keeps busy doing what he loves.