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About
Dan Oved is a singer, songwriter and founder of the Blue Prairie Dogs. Since 1991 the band has played original spicy western and country rock music. They also cover classic country, western and an eclectic variety of popular songs from Jimmy Buffet, Beatles, Eagles, blues, old times folk for example. Dan recently branched out to include campfire favorites to entertain young folks and he regularly invites kids and adults to sing-a-long. Dan Oved is available to perform solo, duo, trio or full 4 or 5 piece band.
Dan says, “I truly enjoy entertaining audiences young and old. Music has always enriched my life, I played piano and violin throughout my k-12 school years. Eventually I found my passion for music was further inspired through guitar playing, song writing and singing harmonies with band mates. Music critics accurately describe my music as "cheerful, articulate and engaging", while others feel my music is "colorful, clever and humorous". Lol, I'm happy to agree!”
Overview
Hired 15 times
Serves Tucson, AZ
Background checked
4 employees
34 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 10:00 pmMon9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
Excellent 4.9
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Rhonda B.
3 weeks ago
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Dan added a lot of energy to the birthday party and brought back lots of memories of music from the 60s and 70s. It was a wonderful evening!
Details: Birthday party • 25 guests or fewer • 51 or older • Vocals • No preference • Oldies • Other
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Janie N.
Aug 19, 2026
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Dan and another musician played as a duo at our outdoor fundraiser in January! They were very cordial, punctual, professional and everyone enjoyed the music, very easy to work with!
Details: Fundraiser • 76 - 100 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Vocals • Guitar • No preference • Country / bluegrass • Outdoors
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Steve D.
Dec 14, 2025
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We hired Dan and Pete for our HOA Christmas party. Dan was very professional and easy to work with leading up to our event and tailored their performance to our 55+ demographics . Both Dan and Pete are very talented. They put on a great show from start to finish. We would highly recommend them !
Details: Holiday party • 101 - 150 guests • 51 or older • Band • Rock / classic rock • Country / bluegrass • Banquet hall / ballroom
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David Z.
Oct 3, 2025
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From beginning to the end, Blue Prairie Dogs were excellent. They were quick to respond to messages, showed up on time, well priced, and are truly excellent musicians!
Details: Cocktail hour • 26 - 50 guests • 51 or older • Vocals • Piano • Guitar • No preference • Oldies • Other
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Brandon M.
Sep 9, 2023
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We celebrated our 10 Year Anniversary for our local business and hired Blue Prairie Dogs to come play for the event, and boy did they play! Originally our budget was enough for a Duo (Dan and Pete) to come out but they showed up with a third band member who wanted to come out just for the joy of playing, they were awesome! The party was a success and the music was a big part of that success, everyone enjoyed their performance and loved all the tunes they played that evening. I would highly recommend and would definitely hire again for future events!
Details: General event / party • 76 - 100 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Vocals • Guitar • No preference • Oldies • Rock / classic rock • Country / bluegrass • Outdoors
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Dan Oved
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our rates are custom designed to meet the client's needs and budget. Our rates range from $150 for a solo 1 hour performance up to $1,400 for a 5 piece band playing for 3 hours. We accept payment via cash or you can charge through PayPal or Square. Payment in full will be collected after the performance. I'm confident you will be be satisfied with our services. I work with excellent musicians, my band members are seasoned and talented professionals and our level of integrity is high. My rates reflect the quality of entertainment you will ultimately enjoy.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I will return inquiries within 24 hours. I carefully listen to the desires of the potential client. As needed, I send the client sound bites from our large repertoire of music and provide local references upon request. If the client likes our music then we work out a budget and customize music sets to meet the client's needs. We then write up a contract for our services.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm a lifelong musician. I began my musical training as a young child on piano. I progressed through violin and orchestra and I eventually found my heart soared within the western and folk rock genre. After graduating from college with a BS in math & sociology I played with bands in the clubs of New York City. In 1978 I moved to Tucson, Az and over several years crafted songs that reflect my love of the western U.S. and it's rich history.
