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Al "Coffee" McDaniel

Al “Coffee” McDaniel is a smooth baritone vocalist, a very tasteful guitarist, and an irresistible entertainer. His very relaxing vocals, and colorful guitar riffs, makes him a double-threat and, the real deal. He has released several CDs under the independent label, CPA Records.

McDaniel is a crowd pleaser, arranger, composer, producer, and a captivating entertainer. No matter where “Coffee” performs, he captures the attention of his audience and fills them with music. While preserving the spirit of the original artists, “Coffee” revives their songs in a personal way, polishing them, enhancing them, customizing them with his own added touches, making each song as, if not more, beautiful than it’s original version. His performances consists of pop, blues, jazz, R & B, standards, mixed in with some of his own music. AL “Coffee” McDaniel has become the singing sensation of Clearwater Beach, Florida, performing at the Cabana Grill & Bar (Sand Key) every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 7:00-11:00 pm. He has developed a loyal following of locals who enjoy that fine, strong baritone voice, and the visitors love him, too. They often cheer, sang, dance, and sway to every song. He has also appeared on several television and radio gospel music programs across the nation in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casinos; Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; Raleigh, North Carolina; Washington, DC; New York City, NY; and across the state of Florida.

Al “Coffee” McDaniel has also performed with some of the great artists in the music industry to include, Billy Paul, Gene Chandler, the comedian “Sinbad”, Joe Simon, Denise Lasalle, and others. While serving his country in the United States Air Force, he also performed abroad in Europe, South East Asia, and The Pacific Islands.

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Al "Coffee" McDaniel: Blues In My Shoes

Read "Blues In My Shoes" reviewed by David King


Al “Coffee" McDaniel may be a new voice to the blues, but he is not new to the world of music. He has been performing professionally since he was five years old. It was then that he fronted a gospel band. Granted, this band was comprised of siblings, but he knew even then what course his life would take, and the direction he would pursue.

McDaniel's Blues in My Shoes, released on McDaniel's private CPA Records label, is a landmark ...

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Al "Coffee" McDaniel Releases First Modern Day Urban Blues Opera

Al "Coffee" McDaniel Releases First Modern Day Urban Blues Opera

Source: All About Jazz

Al “Coffee" McDaniel may be a new voice to the blues, but he is not new to the world of music. He has been performing professionally since he was five years old. It was then that he fronted a gospel band. Granted, this band was comprised of his siblings, but he knew even then what course his life would take, and the direction he would pursue.

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