Danielle Egnew

By Matt Nagle

Danielle Egnew is a child of the 60s in the literal and most romantic sense. Born to whom she described as “hippie parents” in 1969 (two years after the idyllic Summer of Love), her musically-inclined mom and dad provided creativity all around her and self-expression was encouraged. From this sprang a healthy sense of self and an attractive confidence that draws much attention to this well-rounded female artist – a performer, writer, musician and actor all rolled into one beautiful package.

Egnew laughed out loud when she recalled how her mom and dad would incessantly play that 1970s children’s recording “Free To Be You And Me,” featuring Marlo Thomas. “It’s all about be yourself, and that we’re all equal,” Egnew said. “Obviously that wedged itself into my childhood psyche.”

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