Meet Daniel Sovich | Actor, Musician, Business Owner

We had the good fortune of connecting with Daniel Sovich and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Daniel, how do you think about risk?
The biggest risk I’ve ever taken was pursuing music. I’d been an actor my entire life–been confident that I was on the right path. Things were going decent too; I’d graduated from NYU, had a couple small TV roles and just booked my first Broadway Show (Almost Famous). Suddenly, the Shutdown happens and the acting business went on hold, like the rest of the world. No more Show for a while, no auditions, no reason to be in New York or LA. I could go anywhere, so I moved to Nashville. Figured the world wasn’t going to reopen anytime soon, at least people wouldn’t be sitting shoulder to shoulder in theaters for a minute. I’d always wanted to have my own band, but the ball was always rolling on the acting side of things. Representatives are only acting based, no music. I’d been in Nashville for 2 years before it was time to open Almost Famous. I went to New York for a few months to work on the production, but once it was over I’d missed the life I’d created down here. Now I can pursue music with the band and still submit self tapes from home for acting gigs. I just booked and filmed an episode of Law and Order SVU that came out March 21. It’s Season 25 Episode 08: “Third Man Syndrome.”

What should our readers know about your business?
So I’ve created this business in Nashville called DISCOFOX. I run this band and handle all the bookings and hirings. It’s made up of all my buddies that play drums, bass, and guitar, and as of lately we’ve been adding keys and sax and sometimes trumpets and violins! I spend my days cold calling or driving out to visit venues/bookers/owners etc. just like a sales job, only I’m selling a Live Band. I’ll plan out the entire cost of the trip in advance, so I know the minimum we need to make once I start negotiating. I take 10% off the top for DISCOFOX scouting/booking, just as an agent would, but then we split the rest evenly. The idea being everyone on this stage is providing an absolutely necessary job and should be compensated in that way. I’m really proud of it because musicians don’t make great money playing in Nash and, with this business, I can employ my friends and we can take PAID weekend trips together. Most of the music is covers, but this summer we are playing our first two paid original music shows on the road.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m awful at this, usually where I go out is just based on where I’m working/playing/networking that evening. The beauty of Nashville is that the day-to-day life is just so pleasant. Some of my favorite music spots are Electric Jane, The Basement, Skull’s Rainbow Room, Sinatra’s, Underdog to name a few. Hanging out in East is fun; I tend to avoid downtown like the plague.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I have had fantastic, incredibly supportive parents my entire life. I’ve always felt like I could make my own decisions, follow my own journey and have their respect and belief.

Website: https://linktr.ee/discofox

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discofoxofficial/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsovich/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielsovich

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discofoxofficial

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyWChdEPxvGDGGMOes-fc2w

Other: APPLE: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/discofox/1569446307

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0JBEiPGL7g7bQ2n4qJGwX1

Image Credits
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