| Erik Della Penna | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 2 June 1965 |
| Genres | Musical theater, folk, pop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, banjo, mandolin, lap steel, voice |
| Discography | Erik Della Penna at AllMusic |
| Years active | 1992-present |
| Website | erikdellapenna.com |
Erik Della Penna (born June 2, 1965) is an American composer and guitarist. He is known for co-composing the musical Dead Outlaw[1] with David Yazbek, and for being the principal guitarist for pop singer Natalie Merchant.[2][3] In 2024 he won two Drama Desk Awards.[4]
- ^ Bahr, Sarah (March 20, 2024). "'Dead Outlaw,' a Mummy Musical, Is So Strange It Can Only Be True". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Natalie Merchant (2014)".
- ^ Vellucci, Justin (November 13, 2018). "The "Antique-Garde" Songwriters Of New York City". American Songwriter.
- ^ Russo, Gilllian (June 10, 2024). "2024 Drama Desk Award winners announced". New York Theater Guide.