firesong
"firesong music ministry" is the songwriting ministry of Dan Simmons.
Thanks for stopping by. I began writing songs in 1977 and formed my first band in 1978. This website will be a sampling of recordings that I, along with family, friends and others, have done over past 50 years. There are over 800 original unpublished songs and recordings presented in demo form on this site. Special thanks go to my partners in music, my daughter Amber, son Ian and the guys of Single Heart (Gene Simmons, Bob Huston, Marty Smith, Chris Baker and Tata Talili) who joined me to sing praises to the Lord down through the years. I also wish to thank those co-writers and artists that have joined with me in developing new music the passed few years to share on this website. I'm now featuring AI groups that I've developed to sing some of the songs. Those include Fresh Fire, The Guys, Sisters in Arms, Fremont Street, Simonzoon, Crossfire, Damascus Road, Grassfire, etc. Each in their own unique genre and delivery.
I hope it's evident to everyone... that though the melodies and harmonies, styles and singers may change... JESUS has always been and will always be...the Song! ...this music is one simple expression of a very thankful heart.
(Dan is a retired firefighter and lives in west-central Illinois with his wife M'Len))
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
"firesong" is not a touring band but just me (mostly) working away in my little basement studio at home. Music on this site will consist of songs that I have written and recorded over the years. They are in demo and live performance forms and are non-professional recordings.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I played for thirty years with three Christian bands...PEACE, Adoration and Single Heart. Performing all over the central United States. Single Heart set the attendance record at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg Illinois at our farewell concert. We also opened for the Cathedrals on that stage.
Your musical influences
Southern gospel ( Gaither Vocal band, Cathedrals. Boothe Brothers), contemporary Christian (Phillips Craig and Dean, Casting Crowns etc.)
Favorite non christian artists (The Eagles, Little River Band, The Gatlins, REO)
What equipment do you use?
Yamaha Genos keyboard
Steinberg Cubase and Wavelab.
Band in a Box as my backing band.
Anything else?
Jesus said if He was lifted up He would draw all men to Him...I just want to lift Him up and let Him do the drawing...may He be exalted by this website.