Dane Bateman fuses modern country energy with the soul of ‘90s classics, shaped by small-town roots and outdoor living. He’s shared stages with top Canadian acts like Dallas Smith, Dean Brody, and The Reklaws, earning recognition across the live circuit. Recently named JR Country’s Artist of the Month, Dane is a rising voice known for heartfelt storytelling and anthemic country sound.
Name:
Dane Bateman
Genre:
Country
Founded:
I’ve been playing shows since I was 17 or 18 years old! But 2022 was the year I decided to try music full-time and start playing for a living!
Latest Single:
Whiskey Promises
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
The easy answer for me is eric church, he was my first big concert I saw and made me fall in love with music and what a live show can look like!
Favourite musician now:
I like a lot of variety of artists at the moment, but for the same reasons I like Eric church, I personally love Luke Combs. His songwriting and singing abilities are a big inspiration and influence on my own personal music and development as an artist and performer.
Guilty pleasure song:
Galway Girl by Ed Sheeran
Live show ritual:
It’s a bit weird, but I always take a shot of Buckley’s before all of my shows. It seems to sooth my throat.
Favourite local musician:
I’ve been fortunate to play with and see a bunch of unbelievably talented musicians and artists in the Okanagan and Lower Mainland area. And I would honestly be very hard pressed to pick a single favourite.
EP or LP?
LP! I like a more full body of work! I think an LP gives the artist more opportunity for storytelling!
Early bird or night owl?
Early bird for sure, years of working shift work and waking up at 4 or 5 am on the regular has trained my brain to wake up early!
Road or studio?
Road!
Any shows or albums coming up?
My new single, Whiskey Promises, just released on May 1st! It is streaming everywhere you listen to music. I was also fortunate to be named JRFM artist of the month, so you might hear it on the radio as well.
Where can we follow you?
Instagram | Facebook | Threads
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Neighborhood Brewing
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Lakeshore Drive it’s the postcard of Penticton. The beach, the restaurants and the overall vibe.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Skaha Lake Park, hours of bocce ball and picnics with my friends and family
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
I love Okanagan Lake Park, which hosts Peachfest every year. But I did just play a show at the Barking Parrot, and that might take a new first place.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Wentworth Music is my go-to music store here in town. The guys are always super helpful and great to deal with.
