Danny Gokey
CD Release Party
Turner Ballroom
Saturday, March 6, 2010Danny Gokey has been a local hero ever since his debut on American Idol. His raspy voice and devastating story of losing his wife to a heart condition melted our hearts. Even though he isn’t America’s next idol, he is making a huge impact on Country music, and we can all thank Randy Travis for influencing Danny to make country his genre. Danny is the first of Season 8 American Idol finalists to land a tour. We can look forward to seeing his name in lights on the 2010 Sugarland Incredible Machine Tour.
The CD Release party for “My Best Days” had over 1500 fans waiting in line, all hoping to be among the 950 that would make it inside Turner Ballroom on 4th Street, downtown Milwaukee. It was difficult for Danny to turn away so many fans in his hometown. He suggested that a second set be played that night but with a promise to sign CDs for the 950 guests that did make it in, there was just no time for two shows. Before the show began, Danny took the time to sign some autographs and talk with a few FM106ers while Lifetime filmed a documentary. He was completely down-to-earth and easy to talk to. After almost stepping in a hole in the floor, a part of the 150 year old building’s charm, he joked, “I almost ended up in someone’s fish fry downstairs.”
Read the full review: FM 106.1 (Milwaukee, WI): Official Concert Review: Danny Gokey CD Release Party – 3/6
