# Danny Torgersen

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**Danny Torgersen** is an American [musician](/source/Musician), [vocalist](/source/Vocalist), and [trumpeter](/source/Trumpeter) from [Phoenix, Arizona](/source/Phoenix,_Arizona), best known as the lead singer of the Phoenix-based [progressive rock](/source/Progressive_rock) band [Captain Squeegee](/source/Captain_Squeegee).

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with a diverse array of artists and bands, including [Grieves](/source/Grieves), [Badfish](/source/Badfish_(band)),[1] The Irie, Fayuca, [Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers](/source/Roger_Clyne_%26_The_Peacemakers), and [Authority Zero](/source/Authority_Zero).[2]

## Biography

Danny Torgersen was born and raised in [Phoenix, Arizona](/source/Phoenix,_Arizona), where he developed an early interest in music, particularly [brass instruments](/source/Brass_instruments). He began playing the [trumpet](/source/Trumpet) in school and later pursued formal music studies at [Arizona State University](/source/Arizona_State_University). During his formative years, Torgersen's eclectic musical tastes led him to explore various genres, including [jazz](/source/Jazz), [rock](/source/Rock_music), and [experimental music](/source/Experimental_music), which would later inform his diverse sound.[3]

## Music career

### Captain Squeegee

In 2002, Torgersen co-founded [Captain Squeegee](/source/Captain_Squeegee),[4] a band that originated as a [ska](/source/Ska) group but later evolved into a more experimental “space-jazz” ensemble blending [progressive rock](/source/Progressive_rock), [jazz](/source/Jazz), and [psychedelic](/source/Psychedelic_music) influences. Their albums, To the Bardos! (2013) and Harmony Cure (2017), received critical acclaim within the [Phoenix](/source/Phoenix_metropolitan_area) music scene and beyond, noted for their complex compositions and Torgersen’s distinctive [trumpet](/source/Trumpet) melodies.[5]

### Dan E.T.

Dan E.T. is a solo project by Torgersen that builds upon his previous musical style, incorporating a broader range of genres and thematic concepts. His work frequently references topics such as [aliens](/source/Extraterrestrial_life), [conspiracy theories](/source/Conspiracy_theories), and [philosophy](/source/Philosophy), while maintaining a fusion of [rock](/source/Rock_music), [reggae](/source/Reggae), [ska](/source/Ska), and [jazz](/source/Jazz).[6]

Dan E.T.’s debut single, "RoundTrip," released in April 2023, featured rapper The Kaleidoscope Kid and showcased a reggae-inspired sound.[7] This was followed by "Do You Right," a collaboration with frequent tour mate [Grieves](/source/Grieves), a well-known underground hip-hop artist.[8]

In 2025, Dan E.T. released "High Tide," a collaboration with [Passafire](/source/Passafire), and "Eternity," featuring The Irie, further expanding his genre-blending style and reggae-infused sound.[9]

### Collaborations and touring

Throughout his career, Torgersen has been active both on tour and in the studio, collaborating with a wide range of artists across various genres. He has played [trumpet](/source/Trumpet) for high-profile acts such as [Cardi B](/source/Cardi_B),[10] [Weezer](/source/Weezer), [Gondwana](/source/Gondwana_(band)), [Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers](/source/Roger_Clyne_%26_The_Peacemakers), [Bumpin Uglies](/source/Bumpin_Uglies), and [Authority Zero](/source/Authority_Zero).[11] He has also toured with [Fidel Nadal](/source/Fidel_Nadal) (Argentina), [Boom! Percussion](/source/Boom!_Percussion), and AbbaFab.

Torgersen has opened for numerous notable bands and artists, including [Animal Collective](/source/Animal_Collective), [CeeLo Green](/source/CeeLo_Green), [George Clinton](/source/George_Clinton_(funk_musician)), [The Mighty Mighty Bosstones](/source/The_Mighty_Mighty_Bosstones), [Ozomatli](/source/Ozomatli), [Streetlight Manifesto](/source/Streetlight_Manifesto), [Watsky](/source/Watsky), [Less Than Jake](/source/Less_Than_Jake), and [The Aquabats](/source/The_Aquabats).

### Other projects

Torgersen has composed and arranged music for film and television, including his own project, [Lucidity: The Web Saga](/source/Lucidity_(web_series)).[12]

## Discography

**Singles**

- "RoundTrip" (2023) featuring The Kaleidoscope Kid
- "Do You Right" (2023) featuring [Grieves](/source/Grieves)
- "High Tide" (2025) with [Passafire](/source/Passafire)
- "Eternity" (2025) featuring The Irie

## References

1. Tarradell, Mario (4 June 2024). ["Badfish, Longtime Sublime Tribute Band, Enter New Era with Original Music Added to the Mix; Upcoming Show in Highlands"](https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle2.php?titlelink=badfish-longtime-sublime-tribute-band-enter-new-era-with-original-music-as-well062024). *NewJerseyStage.com*. Retrieved 21 October 2025.

1. ["About"](https://www.dan-et.com/about). *Dan E.T.*. Retrieved 21 October 2025.

1. ["Meet Danny Torgersen of Captain Squeegee & Friends in Tempe"](https://voyagephoenix.com/interview/meet-danny-torgersen-captain-squeegee-friends-tempe/). *VoyagePhoenix*. 29 March 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2025.

1. Masley, Ed (2023-02-01). ["How sharing 1 last song could lead to rebirth of beloved Phoenix rockers Captain Squeegee"](https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/01/captain-squeegee-last-song/69856840007/). *[The Arizona Republic](/source/The_Arizona_Republic)*. Retrieved 21 October 2025.

1. Masley, Ed (2017-01-28 [2017-01-19]). ["Best music videos by Phoenix artists in 2016"](https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/01/19/best-music-videos-phoenix-2016-local/96789902/). *[The Arizona Republic](/source/The_Arizona_Republic)*. Retrieved 21 October 2025.

1. [https://v13.net/2024/11/dan-et-passafire-high-tide-single-premiere/](https://v13.net/2024/11/dan-et-passafire-high-tide-single-premiere/)

1. ["WATCH NOW: Dan E.T. Releases Music Video for Genre-Defying Debut Single "RoundTrip""](https://www.phoenixmag.com/2023/07/04/copy-of-watch-now-dan-e-t-releases-music-video-for-genre-defying-debut-single-roundtrip/). *PHOENIX magazine*. 4 July 2023.

1. ["The Out Cold Tour with Grieves"](https://www.dan-et.com/news/the-out-cold-tour-with-grieves-mouse-powell). *Dan E.T.*. Retrieved 21 October 2025.

1. Gage, Jeff (21 August 2025). ["Video Premiere: "High Tide" by Dan E.T. ft. Passafire"](https://thepier.org/video-premiere-high-tide-dan-et/). *The Pier*. Retrieved 21 October 2025.

1. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkLK2K2zOy8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkLK2K2zOy8)

1. [https://voyagephoenix.com/interview/meet-danny-torgersen-captain-squeegee-friends-tempe/](https://voyagephoenix.com/interview/meet-danny-torgersen-captain-squeegee-friends-tempe/)

1. [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2247625/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2247625/)

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