Review of David Hakan's CD, Dancing Now, in the PitchWeekly, Jan. 10, 2002.

In the liner notes to his disc Dancing Now, David Hakan writes that he hopes his songs are both danceable and thought-provoking. These stripped-down acoustic numbers might not be quite as boogie-worthy as the album title suggests, but Hakan achieves success with the latter goal, discussing clever concepts such as an empowered Snow White ("Ms. White") and an old-folks home for aging musicians ("The Shady Rest Home"). The title song isn't just about getting into the groove - it's an ode to his older brother Andy, who died at an early age. "Why so soon?" was on all our lips/but no answer could be formed, Hakan sings before breaking into an emotional, harmonious chorus with his occasional duet partner, Narissa Bond. He sing that he hopes his brother is still dancing;given that Andy would surely be moved into motion by this touching tribute, consider both of Hakan's goals accomplished.

- Andrew Miller, PtichWeekly

Dancing Now is available by sending $17 to:
Dandelion Music
8646 Chestnut Circle, #2
Kansas City, MO 64131

Also available in Kansas City at Borders Books at 119th and I-35 in Olathe and
the Mountain Music Shoppe at Johnson Dr. and Nieman Rd.