Danny Lamb & The Association Deliver A Message Of Hope In “Bigger Than Me”
Fueled by all the nuance that makes up our individualistic naivety, Niagara On The Lake, ON’s Danny Lamb & The Association deliver a powerful anthem paying homage to shameless idealists and dream chasers in their most recent single, “Bigger Than Me.”
Inspired by the self-discovery process that comes with a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story, “Bigger Than Me” is more of a proclamation of greatness than a musical production.
Danny Lamb & The Association sought out to create an uplifting track, and they delivered on their promise. “Bigger Than Me” is rooted in Lamb’s struggles with Hydrocephalus – and his success as not only an ambassador of hope but a breakthrough musician.
“When I was 18, I became the Young Ambassador of what was then known as the Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario,” says Danny Lamb as he recounts his early activism years. “‘Bigger Than Me’ is the product of how my own personal story – and experiences – have shaped and continue to pave the way for those big dreams I had when I was younger, and now having an initiative A Song, A City helps those in need even more.”
“Bigger Than Me” reflects Danny Lamb’s ambitions while telling the story of a dreamer – a persistent one at that. Time after time, we watch the world take the light from those who have the courage to dream boldly. Lamb sought after a career in music when he was younger, but as his experiences in life have shaped his worldview, he has changed course, hoping to use his platform and artistic expertise as a vessel for change.
“I’ve always looked up to artists who have used their platform/songs/voice to speak up, creating a space to address social issues and create more equity in the world.”
Listen to “Bigger Than Me” below, and learn more about Danny Lamb & the Association via our mini-interview.
Care to introduce yourself to our readers?
Hey! My name is Danny Lamb. I’m a Singer/Songwriter, Music Teacher & Producer from the Niagara Region. I started taking vocal lessons when I was 12 years old, in Queenston, Niagara On The Lake, with the retired singer of The Phantom Of The Opera, Lisa Cosens Brillon. My musical journey started in Musical Theatre before pursuing Music in Post-Secondary, where I studied Classical Music. Throughout my musical growth and influenced by some of my own life experiences, I’ve become passionate about the power of music to create positive change in people’s lives, communities, and the world. I have been on that musical quest ever since.
What’s it like being a musician in Niagara On The Lake, ON?
When I was young(er), my dad dreamed of building a house in Niagara On The Lake. My parents got to a point in their own lives where they managed to do so. So when I was 10, my parents found a small piece of property on the outskirts of the town and started to build. I remember watching and helping where I could as my parents built their dream with the help of family & friends. It’s that same dream of theirs that has always been very kind to me.
Growing up as a Musician in Niagara On The Lake, I’ve always felt a huge sense of local support. From Bob at Corks, a restaurant & events venue, to Paul Harber (and the Harber Family) at Ravine Vineyard, among so many other Community Members, family, and friends, I would not be where I am today without the local love that I’ve always received as a human, musician, humanitarian & activist growing up on the outskirts of Niagara On The Lake.
The Arts Community in Niagara On The Lake (NOTL) is quite rich and, I think, can be felt throughout the town and the Niagara Region in general. A ton of talent has come out of Niagara to reach the National & Global Stage, and I think that’s pretty awesome!
Can you tell us about your great work with the Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario?
Thank you! I’d love to. It’s actually now known as ‘Hydrocephalus Canada’ and continues to serve the Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Community across the province and country. I’ve been an Ambassador of the Association since I was 18. I have always done my best to listen, learn, and grow my knowledge & abilities in music to create space for and alongside our SB&H Community across Canada and around the world. I was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus when I was three years old and born with Spina Bifida (Occulta). Still, it wasn’t until I was 18 that I became really passionate about getting more involved in our SB&H Community here at home, which led me to get involved in doing work Internationally as well.
One of the things that I Co-Created was a music initiative called “A Song, A City,” which toured across the UK & Europe in 2013 and was created as a way to use music as a tool to Connect, Celebrate, and Amplify the voices, stories, and abilities of across our Local & Global Community of SB&H.
Who was the first artist to knock you out?
The first artist to knock me out was U2. I grew up a fan of the songs of U2, but really fell in love with, and became inspired by, them when I saw them for the first time at 17 years old. It was the Vertigo Tour, and I’ll forever remember when they started playing ‘Where The Streets Have No Name’ because something came over me at that moment, and I looked up at my dad and said…. ‘Someday, I’m gonna be on that stage.’ I guess it was kind of a big dream to put out there into the Universe, but I was just taken by the energy of the collective experience and how powerful it was. Beyond the music itself, one of the things that I fell in love with was their ability to address important Social topics from the platform & stage that they had. They’ve always struck me as the kind of band that didn’t just write songs to write them but only really wrote them when they felt like there was something important that needed to be said. I’ve always tried, and will always try, to be that artist. The kind of artist that tries to use my abilities and what I can do to put something good into the world.
What’s the one album by a Canadian artist that everyone should have in their collection?
Not necessarily an album, but a Canadian Artist that everyone should have in their collection is the Arkells. Not only have they got great songs, but they do great work in the Community, country, and world.
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