Danielle Ponder
Rochester soul singer who left a career as a public defender for music, with a huge, cinematic voice that carried her 2022 debut 'Some of Us Are Brave'.
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About Danielle Ponder
Danielle Ponder is a soul artist from Rochester, NY.
Before going solo under her own name, Danielle Ponder spent years as a fixture of the Rochester music scene, fronting the band Danielle Ponder & The Tomorrow People while working in the city as a criminal defence lawyer. Her brother's imprisonment shaped both her legal career and much of her writing, and questions of justice and endurance run through her songs.
Her solo material leans on slow, dramatic arrangements built around strings and heavy drums, closer to classic soul ballads and film scores than to contemporary R&B production, with the vocal kept front and centre.
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What festivals is Danielle Ponder playing in 2027?
Danielle Ponder is booked at 1 festival we cover: All Points East 2027.
Is Danielle Ponder on tour?
Yes. Danielle Ponder has 12 shows listed, from Austin, TX on Mar 1, 2027 to Atlanta, GA on Apr 1, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Danielle Ponder playing All Points East 2027?
Yes, Danielle Ponder is on the All Points East 2027 lineup, August 27, 2027 at Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, London, UK. They play Friday, August 27.
Where is Danielle Ponder from?
Danielle Ponder is from Rochester, NY.
What was Danielle Ponder's first album?
Danielle Ponder's first album was Some of Us Are Brave (2022). The latest is Everything Has Changed (2026).
What kind of music does Danielle Ponder play?
Danielle Ponder plays soul and r&b.