Daniel Routh began playing guitar at age 15. After playing banjo in the bands Different Directions and Carolina Tradition, he has returned to the guitar. Daniel focuses on different styles of guitar and incorporates them together in his playing. Not only does he add his mix of guitar to Nu-Blu, but also contributes with lead and harmony vocals. His influences are Clarence White, Tony Rice and Greg Luck. He also lends his songwriting talents to the band, writing and co-writing.