DANN HUFF – When Words Aren’t Enough LIVE (2025) HQ *0dayrox Exclusive*

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Past December 17, 2025, ”3rd & Lindsley” venue in Nashville, hosted an event that was 35 years in the making. It was the triumphant return of guitar legend DANN HUFF, under the lights, for the first time in a long time. Dann launched a new record this year. In fact, it’s hard to believe, but it is his first solo record… ever.
Joined by his brother David Huff and a bunch of other talented musicians, DANN HUFF presented “When Words Aren’t Enough LIVE“, and we have it here in exclusive for you at 0dayrox. The performances are out of this world, Dann does a few GIANT songs too, and the best part of it… sound quality is excellent, A++
When Dann emerged on stage in front of a sold-out show, he uttered, “Thanks for coming to the first and last stop of my tour”. This was billed as a onetime event by his record label Baked Alaska Records, and the line to get in was wrapped around the block (literally) two hours before starting time. Ticket sales had been announced back in September, and the venue had run out of tickets within a few hours.
There’s 18 tracks in the set list, and we love the versions of ‘I’m A Believer’, ‘Time To Burn’, I’ll See You In My Dreams ! These are with vocals, some performed by the great Bryan Cole (who fronts the Journey tribute band called Resurrection). There’s 5 tracks with lead vocals – you need to hear this!

The room was a buzz as Dann had brought a collection of his friends with him to play through that new record, as well as forming a bit of a highly anticipated GIANT reunion much to the delight of many a patron who donned the t-shirt of his former group. If you were looking to find a guitar picker in Nashville, they were all here under one roof. It was tech talk and gear heads salivating over what amps, pedals and of course guitars were being used on this particular evening.
On stage with Dann Huff were Jerry Roe (drums), Mark Hill (bass), Gordon Mote (Keys), Mark Oakley (guitar), Paul Franklin (steel guitar), and Stuart Duncan (fiddle). These names alone have participated with the musically elite, as they are themselves considered master’s within the industry.

Dann is humbled by the limelight and does not ask to be the center of attention, but when his fingers go to work, there is no possible way you can keep your senses off him.
Some artists go through their whole lifespan hoping to catch lightning in a bottle, but Huff seems to have a full pantry of the stuff. The moment that he started plucking those strings, the intimate crowd of nearly 700 was locked in. He told little tales about how the album and these tracks were conceptualized, but also quipped, “you’re not here to listen to me talk”.

The show included a reunion with his brother, David, backing him on the drum kit. This was the GIANT reunion that we longed for. Dann said of the reformation, “the only thing that really sucked about GIANT was the lead singer”.

For this section they brought up Bryan Cole who fronts a Journey tribute band called Resurrection, so you knew he had the chops and he brought the band to another octave. Huff had Jay DeMarcus join him to push those vocals, so that he could focus on his electric craft. DeMarcus is a Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, vocalist, and musician for the country group Rascal Flatts.
There was so much talent in that room, both on and off the stage. Jay took the mic and said, “I offered Dann $1,000 to play something from White Heart”, which was Dann & David’s Christian Rock Band before forming Giant. He went onto say jokingly, “but he doesn’t walk that path anymore”. Dann fired back with, “careful, my mom is here”.
The night also included another monster vocalist sharing the stage with Dann in Charles Kelley who is the co-lead singer with country music’s Lady A.

You can hear and feel Dann having a great time with every tune he played. He was in his element and exactly where he needed to be at this juncture in his illustrious career.
He then introduced a dear friend and the man that Huff claims coaxed him to recording this record. That man is Tom Bukovac, whom is also a phenomenal player and session man. I think we are all very happy that Tom poked the bear and edged Huff towards gaining the confidence in making a solo record. It’s a legacy that Huff has often said is ultimately for his grandsons.

”When Words Aren’t Enough LIVE (2025)” is a wonderful recording, capturing all Dann Huff’s magic and talent.
Perhaps the greatest 0dayrox 2025 post… the last day of the year.
Have a great rockin’ 2026!

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01 – Colorado Creepin’
02 – Dixie Jive
03 – Waiting On A Whisper
04 – Southern Synchronicity
05 – Runaway Gypsy
06 – (banter)
07 – I’m A Believer
08 – Time To Burn
09 – No Way Out
10 – (banter)
11 – I’ll See You In My Dreams
12 – Never Let You Go
13 – Indefatigable Strut
14 – Slow Dance to Goodbye
15 – It All Belongs
16 – Giant Free Fall
17 – Cardboard Cutouts in the Shade
18 – When Words Aren’t Enough

Dann Huff – guitar
Jerry Roe – drums
Mark Hill – bass
Mark Oakley – rhythm guitar
Gordon Mote – keyboards

David Huff – drums on “I’m A Believer” through “I’ll See You In My Dreams”
Bryan Cole – vocals on “I’m A Believer” through “I’ll See You In My Dreams”
Charles Kelley – vocals on “I’ll See You In My Dreams” and “Never Let You Go”
Stuart Duncan – violin on “Southern Synchronicity” and “Runaway Gypsy”
Jay DeMarcus – bass on “No Way Out” and “I’ll See You In My Dreams”
Paul Franklin – pedal steel on “Slow Dance to Goodbye” and “It All Belongs”
Tom Bukovac – guitar on “Giant Free Fall” and “Cardboard Cutouts”

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