Daniel Powter: 20 Years of Bad Days
About This Event
Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Powter brings his concert program "20 Years of Bad Days" to City Winery NYC, celebrating two decades of his pop and rock catalog. Known for the hit "Bad Day," Powter will perform his piano-led songs in an intimate club setting that emphasizes the closeness of lyrics and arrangement. This performance revisits the material that has defined his career and shaped his connection with audiences.
About Bad Day(song)
Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day” is a piano-driven pop-rock single that moved from an early-2000s recording to wide public recognition after its placement in a French Coca-Cola campaign, then formal release in Europe. Its premise is plainspoken: permission to admit defeat for a moment, without turning it into a personal myth. The song has no specific NYC premiere history on record, but it has long functioned as a piece of shared urban shorthand for resilience. At City Winery NYC, its closeness plays to the lyric’s restraint, which is its real engine.
About the Artists
Daniel Powter: 20 Years of Bad Days
Daniel Powter: 20 Years of Bad Days is a concert program centered on Daniel Powter’s pop/rock catalog, staged at City Winery NYC. The set revisits the material that introduced his piano-led songwriting to a wider audience, reframed for a club setting where lyrics and arrangement sit close to the room.
Daniel Powter
Step into the vibrant world of Daniel Powter, a Canadian singer-songwriter whose infectious blend of rock and pop has captivated audiences around the globe. Known for his chart-topping hit "Bad Day," Powter's evocative melodies and heartfelt lyrics resonate deeply with fans.