Dan Layus
About
Singer, guitarist, and pianist best recognized as the sole surviving member of the California-born band Augustana. The group rocketed to fame following the release of their debut album All the Stars and Boulevards which peaked at #1 on both the US Heat and US Indie charts.
Before Fame
The beginnings of Augustana started when he gathered his friends together in 2002 to begin writing music. The band's first album, Midwest Skies and Sleepless Mondays, was created at home with only 1000 copies.
Trivia
In 2016, he began touring with the Dixie Chicks on their DCX MMXVI World Tour.
Family Life
He and his wife Nina have two daughters.
Associated With
In 2007, Augustana opened for Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional.
