Danny Spooner

Danny Spooner is an Australian folk singer, songwriter and storyteller from Melbourne. He has been performing for over fifty years and has produced nine albums, several of which have received critical acclaim. His signature style combines traditional folk songs and stories with contemporary sounds, creating a unique and powerful sound.

Spooner's most acclaimed albums include Here in the Wild (2010), Here I Stand (2015) and Far and Away (2020). His songs are known for their emotional depth and narrative quality, with many addressing issues of social justice and the human condition. Some of his most well-known songs include “The Banks of the Murrumbidgee”, “The Ballad of Ned Kelly”, and “The Drover’s Wife”.

An interesting fact about Spooner is that he has performed at the White House on three separate occasions. He was invited to perform by then-President Jimmy Carter in 1979, by President Bill Clinton in 1994, and by President George W. Bush in 2001.