A multi-talented artist/writer/musician, Funny van Dannen established himself musically with Die Lassie Singers in the 1990s. He then trailed off from that influential Berlin-based band to focus more intently on his books and solo recordings, as well as his paintings and family. As a solo artist, Van Dannen's music is characterized by his songwriting; in fact, most of his albums are recorded live in intimate settings and feature him alone with his acoustic guitar, thereby putting himself and his songs on stark display. His songs are humorous and thoughtful, to such a degree th...