Darlene Hixson
General Info
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Genre: Folk / Indie / Pop
Location Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, CA
Profile Views: 15935
Last Login: 2/22/2011
Member Since 7/4/2006
Website www.cdbaby.com/darlenehixson
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Bio
...... .... A self-taught guitarist, Darlene is an artist who defies categorization with her fusion of musical styles; blending folk, blues, jazz and pop with her unique guitar finger work and innovative melodies. .... Darlene was nominated for 'best female songwriter' and 'best produced album' at the Vancouver Island Music Awards 2003 for her debut album ..dangerously deep... .. ..She has been a featured singer/songwriter at Nanaimo's Island Showcase, Cowichan Folk Guild's Songstress Songfest, ICA Munchtime Music, Northwest Folklife Festival, CFUV radio, NewVI, and Nanaimo's Song Circle. .... Darlene's singing voice is being heard and described as ...."addictive and soothing to the heart"..... As Jenny Matechuk, Arts & Entertainment, CH Television, declared, ..Darlene conveys a quality of vocal purity that gets your attention. Her fresh approach and intelligent song writing distinguishes her as an artist you want to hear when you've had enough of the ordinary... .. .. .."Darlene's refreshing voice and hypnotic quality of her music really comes to the forefront in her live performance. She effortlessly captures your attention and wraps you up in the creativity of her music. Her song WHO is one of the best love songs I have come across in my two years promoting Island Music on CHLY fm radio.".... Brian Hazelbower, Programmer Songwriters Circle CHLY 101.7fm, Nanaimo, B.C. .... .."Since listening to Darlene perform recently in Nanaimo, her CD will be included in my personal collection of writers that I respect and listen to for inspiration. Her singing voice is addictive and soothing to the heart. Her lyrics are thought filled and with her voice lend a sense of healing. The last writer to stir my spirit this way was Jann Arden... .. Ric Lafontaine, CD Isle .... .. --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> CDBABY LINK for DARLENE HIXSON: Dangerously Deep --> ...... .... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............ ..Get Your Own!.. | ..View Slideshow.... ......This profile was edited with ..msprofiles.comEditor.............. -
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Influences
Natalie Merchant, Simon & Garfunkel, Jewel, Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy, Stevie Nicks, U2, ABBA, Blue Rodeo, Jack Johnson, Sonya Kitchell, Eddie Brickell, Lava Hay, Sarah McLachlan, Jann Arden, -
Sounds Like
A touch of Norah Jones, Joni Mitchell & Natalie Merchant .
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Music
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3 Songs | Sep 21, 2008
Comments
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- Hugh Fisher2 years ago
Nice to meet you too, love your voice.... Hugh
- Acres Of Lions2 years ago
hey darlene, thanks for the comment....we had a blast at the cordova bay party on saturday! glad you like our goofy christmas picture :)
tyson - Strawberry Vale3 years ago
hey - send me an email.. i lost most of my contacts from reformating computer.
YES to next SUNDAY!!! - Ken Cooper4 years ago
Hey, Darlene, if you get a chance come on down to Victoria on Friday night - 7th - at James Bay Coffee & Books, 143 Menzies around 8pm. You can hear the latest iteration of a song I was working on at the SAC workshop. Best, Ken
- Ken Cooper4 years ago
Darlene, it was so good to meet you this weekend in Vancouver. I was struck by the character of your voice - yes, I have a song in mind - and it would be great at some point to hear more of your work live. And, of course, it would be fun to do some work with you. I am back at James Bay Coffee & Books on March 7 as featured performer, so if you get a chance to be a city mouse again - come on down. Looking forward to seeing you again, Ken
- Strawberry Vale4 years ago
Happy New Year Darlene and fam!!!
- Northwest Folklife Fest…4 years ago
Hi Darlene Hixson and friends,
CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST SERIES, "FOLKLIVES".
www.nwfolklifeaudio.org
- Tanya Gillespie4 years ago
Hey sister. Been thinkin bout ya. How are you???! Are you comin to the show September 28th at the Duncan Garage Showroom? It would be loverly to catch up! t
- 4 years ago
- RiCk MaY4 years ago
hi darlene,
hey, ya know what?
I jUsT wAnT tO pLaY tHe BaSs!
cheers,
~rick
Bio:
..A self-taught guitarist, Darlene is an artist who defies categorization with her fusion of musical styles; blending folk, blues, jazz and pop with her unique guitar finger work and innovative melodies.
Darlene was nominated for 'best female songwriter' and 'best produced album' at the Vancouver Island Music Awards 2003 for her debut album dangerously deep.
She has been a featured singer/songwriter at Nanaimo's Island Showcase, Cowichan Folk Guild's Songstress Songfest, ICA Munchtime Music, Northwest Folklife Festival, CFUV radio, NewVI, and Nanaimo's Song Circle.
Darlene's singing voice is being heard and described as "addictive and soothing to the heart". As Jenny Matechuk, Arts & Entertainment, CH Television, declared, Darlene conveys a quality of vocal purity that gets your attention. Her fresh approach and intelligent song writing distinguishes her as an artist you want to hear when you've had enough of the ordinary.
"Darlene's refreshing voice and hypnotic quality of her music really comes to the forefront in her live performance. She effortlessly captures your attention and wraps you up in the creativity of her music. Her song WHO is one of the best love songs I have come across in my two years promoting Island Music on CHLY fm radio."
Brian Hazelbower, Programmer Songwriters Circle CHLY 101.7fm, Nanaimo, B.C.
"Since listening to Darlene perform recently in Nanaimo, her CD will be included in my personal collection of writers that I respect and listen to for inspiration. Her singing voice is addictive and soothing to the heart. Her lyrics are thought filled and with her voice lend a sense of healing. The last writer to stir my spirit this way was Jann Arden.
Ric Lafontaine, CD Isle
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