Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the ever growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert. 

It’s been over 40 years since the release of the first Steely Dan album “Can’t buy a Thrill”, featuring the hits “Do it Again” and “Reelin’ in the years.”

Nearly Dan now in its 29th year on the road press on into 2026 with a full year of tour dates booked and an exciting new line up, showcasing a set list featuring deep cuts along with all the favourite Steely Dan classics. In a two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam. Aja and Gaucho also featuring Donald Fagen’s classic solo masterpiece “The Nightfly” 

Donald Fagen and Walter Becker have created some of the most influential music of the pop era. Inspired arrangements and witty, often biting, lyrics combine to make this some of the most distinctive music ever to grace the turntable, with hits such as Yacht Rock classics Reelin’ in the Years, Do It Again, Rikki Don't Lose That Number, Deacon Blues, Peg and FM. culled from their seven platinum albums issued between 1972 and 1980. 
They reunited in the early 90s and toured throughout the decade, releasing multi-Grammy winner Two Against Nature in 2000 and its acclaimed follow-up Everything Must Go in 2003. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. Walter Becker passed away September 2017.

Description

Legendary venue hidden in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. For music lovers by music lovers.

LaBelle is a 600 capacity live music venue, club and creative space.

We like electro, retro, ghetto, house and techno; to disco, funk, punk, soul, indie rock and whale song. Not to mention everything in between. Our mission: to support the local scene and bring in some of the best names in music from across the globe.

Originally formed in the early 90s, we stood for over a decade at the forefront of underground art, music and clubbing culture until the venue was famously destroyed in the Cowgate fire of 2002.

In 2014, our institution that once hosted live performances by the likes of Oasis, Radiohead and The Libertines - not to mention being the home of ground-breaking club nights such as Manga and Ultragroove - was rebuilt and reopened.

We’re from the school of thought that dance floors were designed to unite music lovers from all walks of life - from the moment you walk through the door to the ‘one more tune’ chant.

Our promise is simple: good tunes, good folk, and good fun. Relax, have a dance, and let us do the hard work - delivering excellent music straight to your ears seven nights a week. Guaranteed to leave a big fat smile on your face.