Daniel Routh. Daniel is the engineer of all things business, from marketing to miles behind the wheel, and engineering to effort required to put a band on the map, Daniel is the tireless conductor of the Nu-Blu train. Starting with a Sears and Roebuck guitar at age 12 and bluegrass on the radio, he went on to perform locally on banjo, garnering some instrumentalist awards, and performing with several local bands. Joining forces with Carolyn in 2003, he shared with her a vision of a musical sound crafted by influences from rock to roots, all grounded in a solid bluegrass sound. With a degree in History and twenty years in all aspects of production, marketing, studio-engineering, business management, stage management, live sound engineering, and graphic design, there’s not much that relates to band success that Daniel has not worked hard at. The popularity and respect which Nu-Blu has gained are a testament to his skill, and just as important, his commitment to sharing his joy and passion for music in his entire professional and performing ventures. Daniel is guitarist and vocalist in Nu-Blu, but also brings skills in instruction on bass and banjo.