Career In 2005, he was a finalist in the International Autoharp Contest. He often performs with the Sweet Song String Band.
Achievements Hamilton won first place in the 1980 and 1989 Walnut Valley National Hammered Dulcimer Championships held in Winfield, Kansas. He is the only two-time national champion in the history of this competition. In addition, Dana also won the 1995 National Mountain Duclimer Championship.