Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold

Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold delivered one of the standout performances at Boats and Bluegrass 2024, kicking off the summer in style. After years as a solo artist and the release of his debut album Smoky Gold, Duluth-based singer-songwriter Danny Frank has assembled a powerhouse band featuring banjoist Harrison Olk, bassist Joe Scarpellino, and fiddle virtuoso Erin Aldridge. Their sound fuses folk, bluegrass, country, classic rock, and blues into a rich, genre-blending Americana style marked by soulful vocals, tight harmonies, and impressive musicianship.