Zakk Daniel came to Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s East Side to debut his self titled solo project at an open jam, and nearly a decade later has refined a performative grit inspired by the city itself. His introductory year of live staging was greeted with a 1st place finish at The Coffee House’s Midwinter Songwriting Competition, as well as began a year long bi-weekly residency at a neighboring Hilton Hotel bar in downtown Milwaukee. From there his project has reached venues, fairs, festivals, and special events in every corner of city he calls home, and has branched throughout South Eastern Wisconsin and beyond.
Having been tempered by the variety of crowds few places outside an international hotel bar could produce week after week, “a little something for everyone” wasn’t just a motto for his act, but became the projects mission statement. With a multi genre set list ranging from Country, and Oldies, to Alt Rock & Folk, to Punk, Pop, and power ballads. His live performances are tastefully infused with original music, and showcase an undeniable influence of 90’s Rock and Pop!
In 2012 Zakk stepped on a national stage for the first time, singing the Star Spangled Banner for the Milwaukee Brewers and over the years has performed more than a dozen times for the club, including most recently the 2023, 4th of July game. His Anthems have kicked off multiple Wisconsin Harley Davidson charity rides, a sanctioned Major League Fishing tournament, a variety of Military Veteran fund raising events, a Road America Superbike race, the yearly ice fishing / fund raiser event for Instagram influencer Hard Water Freaks, and performs a set along with the National Anthem at the yearly A&A All the Way Foundation‘s Gala, hosted and founded by Alvin Jones Jr., and his brother Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers.
With skillful tailoring Zakk Daniel can modify his presentation to accommodate your weddings, Sunday Fundays on the patio, or the main stage at your favorite bar or festival.
Vietnam Combat Infantry Purple Heart Veteran James E Counsellor, United States Marine Corp
Jim currently resides in Thiensville his with wife Jenny. Following his parochial education Jim attended two years of college at the University of Chicago. In 1964, he left school to enlist in the United States Marine Corp with the desire to serve in the US efforts in Viet Nam. After arriving in Jan 1965 Jim served for an extended 18 month in both the 1st and 3rd Marine divisions as well as in the Combined Action Company initial programs in the Phu Bi, Danang, and Chu Li areas. Jim was wounded in early 1966 and returned to the US in September of 1966. He continued to serve for a full 10 years completing his degree through the USAFEE Program ( United States Armed Forces Educational Extension ) and resigning his commission in January 1975. Jim suffers from a variety of physical effects from his service in Viet Nam and has never before chosen to tell his story in a public forum. Following a career in the technology industry spanning over 40 years Jim retired in 2016 and has continued to serve his community in various voluntary positions. As a member of the Thiensville Mequon Rotary Chapter Jim serves as the Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee and heads the chapters alliance with the SE Wisconsin Suicide Prevention Task Force for Veterans
Congratulations to Team Sandy - winner of the Family Sharing Drive!
The totals:
🥇 Team Sandy - $3538 🥇
🥈 Team Jenne - $1650 🥈
🏆 TOTAL - $5188 🏆
A very special thank you to all who participated. In lieu of tailgate snacks, the River Club will be serving a tailgate-themed menu on Tuesday, January 9.