Dan has been married to his wife Christine for 23 years.  They live in Westfield.  They have 2 beautiful daughters. Mary who is a freshman at Endicott College outside of Boston, and Shannon who is a sophomore at Westfield High School.  Their dog, Molly, is a Bernese Mountain dog who is the Kane's third -- and most spoiled -- child.

The Dan Kane Singers began in 1977 when Dan was just 16 years old. There was a small local group of about 15 adult singers that performed in various charity concerts in the city of Holyoke.  They were based out of a very popular restaurant called Gleason's Townhouse.  One of Dan's teachers/mentors was the great Jackie Hague, who was the original leader/director of that group.  When they disbanded in 1977, Dan's dad, Jim Kane (one of the singers from Gleason's), volunteered his son to take over the reins.  That is when the fun began.

In time, Dan added his own signature sound to the group and developed it.  He added some talented friends his own age, he grew the group, expanded upon on its already great reputation. Before long 15 singers became 30 singers, then 60 singers, then 100 singers.... Today the group has over 150 members ranging in age from 6-80 years old.   Even the concert venues have changed from a small restaurant to a small hall, a 600 seat hall of Springfield Symphony Hall to the 2500 seats Mass Mutual Center where their annual Christmas Show (sponsored by BIG Y World Class Markets) was televised annually on TV from this huge arena that seats over 5000 fans.   

Through the years Dan's exceptional playing abilities (keyboard, piano and organ) have allowed him to record on more than 50 CD's with countless talented singers and musicians.  He has hosted his own radio show spotlighting local talent (sponsored by the Hannoush Family Jewelers).  His annual Summer Singing Program for 160 Children is ranked #1 in Western Massachusetts, and has often been credited as a starting point for many local talented young singers headed for stardom. He has been the organist at St. Patrick's Church in Springfield for 30 years with his dad Jim Kane. At his home, he gives private lessons and coaching to a host of top young singers who often are seen throughout the area, performing with him.

Dan has called numerous musical venues his home at many different points in his career, including The Delaney House, The Log Cabin, The Yankee Pedlar Inn, Chez Joseph, The Munich House, The Big E, Springfield Symphony Hall and yes even the Ludlow Correctional Institution (as a musician, not a resident).  No doubt one of the high points of his career was playing in Washington DC for President Bill Clinton with his dad, thanks to his former Cathedral High School Teacher, Congressman Richard Neal.

Both he and his wife Christine are teachers. Dan has been a Special Needs educator for the city of Westfield for 27 years.  He currently teaches at Franklin Avenue School.  His brother Jim Kane Jr. is the Principal of Juniper Park Elementary and Fort Meadow Schools.  

If you would like to get in touch with Dan directly, please send him an e-mail at Dan@DanKaneSingers.org