Dana Athens is a singer, writer, dancer/choreographer from Brooklyn, NY. Heavily influenced by gospel and the blues from a young age (with a background in musical theatre), it’s no wonder Athens’ live shows are not to be missed. With her unparalleled vocals, every note Athens hits resonates from the soul.
Lead Singer of Jane Lee Hooker (2013 to present).
Vocalist/Writer/Performer with Brooklyn35 Collective (2010 to present).
Athens toured extensively with Lez Zeppelin (2015-2018), understudying for their lead singer, during which time they performed across the US and Europe including HellFest (France) for an audience of 40, 0000+ (Headliners: Aerosmith & Deep Purple).
Athens’ vocals and musical arrangements have been featured in commercial work for HBO, ESPN, PEPSI, Feeding America, as well session work for various artists.
Dana's favorite pastimes include the NY Times Crossword, cheese, hosting parties, telling bad "dad" jokes, and swings.