Steely Dane is a large ensemble based in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to performing the repertoire associated with Steely Dan and Donald Fagen. The group consists of fourteen musicians drawn from the region’s jazz and rock communities, organized in a format that mirrors the touring configuration historically used by Steely Dan, including a four‑member horn section and two backing vocalists.The ensemble focuses on detailed, faithful renditions of the original studio arrangements while presenting them in a high‑energy live setting. Their performances typically include well‑known songs as well as lesser‑known tracks from the Steely Dan catalogue, and on occasion the group presents complete albums in sequence. Steely Dane has received multiple regional awards recognizing its work as a tribute act, and its concerts attract audiences spanning several generations, reflecting the continued cultural presence of Steely Dan’s blend of jazz, rock, and rhythm‑and‑blues influences.
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Don’t Take Me Alive
Kid Charlemagne
Do It Again