DENISE VASQUEZ is currently working on her 4th album...stay tuned!!!
Denise has TWO other self-produced LIVE ACOUSTIC albums
"FIGHTING DARKNESS"
"LIVE IN ONE TAKE"
COMING SOON i2Y... BENEFIT CD 2 Denise is ONE OF THE ARTISTS FEATURED ON THIS CD!
Influences
Traveling has certainly had a BIG influence in my life! Living in places like Scotland, London, The Virgin Islands and Los Angeles have exposed me to many wonderful things life has to offer. I've had the pleasure of touring Ireland, Scotland & the UK...I'm looking forward to many more travels where I can really experience people, life, cultures...
Below: The Roman Forum, Italy
Below: Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
"WE ARE AN EXPERIMENT, CAN WE LIVE TOGETHER, GROW TOGETHER, AS ONE RACE, THE HUMAN RACE...WE ARE CRAYONS IN THE BOX, DIFFERENT COLORS, BUT ALL MADE THE SAME, FOR ONE PURPOSE, TO COLOR THE PICTURE..."-Denise Vasquez
Denise Vasquez is a professional artist whose talents run the gamut from being an Award Winning Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist, to being a published writer, illustrator, actress, all around multi-talented Artist! Denise is currently working on her 4th musical album project and is co-authoring a book “SKETCH CARD MANIA” for IMPACT BOOKS with Randy Martinez. Denise has designed and illustrated music posters, CD covers, logos, flyers, 3D Vinyl Art, and has sold many of her original artwork on canvas, glass and clothing. Denise is becoming known in the sketch card industry & Denise has done work for Lucasfilm, Topps, Impact Books, 5FINITY PRODUCTIONS & more!
LATEST NEWS:
Denise created her custom "GLOWING Love" YOKA for DKE Toys/Adfunture custom YOKA show at Designer Con 2009
Denise Calls it "GLOWING Love" because it GLOWS in the dark & it's filled with love!
Denise is illustrated 208 sketch cards for Topps Star Wars Clone Wars Widevision set"
Denise created a "Steve Sansweet" Mighty Mugg for The "EMPIRE MUGGS BACK: ART FOR A MIGHTY GOOD CAUSE" project for *MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION*
DENISE VASQUEZ IS FEATURED ON STARWARS.COM
Denise was influenced by art at a very early age by her mother who was an artist. They didn't have much, but music, art and the theater have always been a part of her life. Denise began singing from the time she could talk, dancing from the time she could walk, drawing from the moment she could hold a pencil, and writing from the time she could form a sentence!
Her first experience on stage was with "Mrs Dorothy's Dance Troupe" at Lincoln Center in New York City.
In Junior High School, Denise performed at Avery Fisher Hall as a violinist with selected students from her class.
High School is where Denise was introduced to drawing classes, and performing as an actress, which led to Denise enrolling at "The Lee Strasberg Theater Institute" and at "The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater Training Unit".
Denise has performed in many Theatrical Productions in New York City, Improv Shows, Educational Films, Industrials, TV (Law & Order, SNL, MTV...), Feature Films (Carlitos Way, Jungle Fever...), as well as dancing in music videos (Kenny Chesney's "How Forever Feels).
Denise left home at the age of 17 and has been traveling the world since! She's lived in Scotland, London, US Virgin Islands and now California! The Virgin Islands is where Denise began making her living as as illustrator. A woman stopped her on the street the day after she had arrived to inquire about the shirt she was wearing. Denise told the woman she painted the shirt which led to employment at "World View Graphics" where Denise would spend her days hand painting on clothing. Denise fell in love with drawing & painting on everything from clothing, glass bottles, mirrors, walls & windows...which led to many commissions with local business and private clients. On the side, Denise was also taking Playwriting classes & wrote her first One-Act "Sisterhood" which was performed at The "St John School Of The Arts" receiving rave reviews from the press.
While living in the Virgin Islands, Denise was inspired to combine all of her talents to help bring the community together, share information, showcase talent & help donate proceeds to a cause...this led her to create WO+MEN 4 A CAUSE & was also the beginning of her music career as a singer/songwriter/guitarist & activist.
Denise left the Virgin Islands and moved to Los Angeles in pursuit of a career in the arts. Denise has self-produced 3 albums, and is currently working on her 4th album which will feature her music & art! Denise was recently NOMINATED FOR 5 MAVRIC MUSIC AWARDS
As a Lucas Film Licensed Artist, Denise recently completed 50 Sketch Cards for Topps Star Wars Galaxy RED set Exclusive for Target, and 116 sketch cards for Topps "Indiana Jones Masterpieces".
Over the years, Denise has designed & illustrated music posters, cd covers, logos, flyers, brochures and has sold many of her original artwork on canvas, glass and clothing. Clients include: Terminator Salvation, Star Wars Galaxy 4, Indiana Jones Masterpieces, Lucas Film, Topps, WO+MEN 4 A CAUSE, Acoustic Cordiale, Awl Made Here, Rhiannons, Book It VI, Chateau Bordeaux, The Card Smith and more!
Denise is living her dreams! Since moving to Los Angeles, Denise has accomplished a great deal: She is a FIVE time winner of the ASCAP PLUS performing songwriters Award, has been listed on Music Connection Magazines Hot 100 Unsigned Artist list for 6 consecutive years, has been Nominated by The LA Music Awards for Best Female Vocalist of the year in 2004 & Best Album Of The Year 2006.
Denise has performed in some of the most respected VENUES worldwide including: The Legendary Cavern Club (Home of The Beatles-Liverpool,UK), The Dublin Castle (Camden, London), Coffee Evolution (Huddersfield, Yorkshire), The Annesley (Dublin, Ireland), Under The Boardwalk (Sheffield, Yorkshire), Zoey’s (Ventura), NAMM, The Key Club (LA), Borders Bookstores (throughout CA), The Gig (LA), The Joint (LA), The El Rey Theatre (LA), The Roxy (LA), The Mint (Chick Singer Night LA), The Hard Rock Cafe (LA), The Derby (LA), Tangier (LA), The Coffee Gallery Backstage (LA), Lush(LA), Room 5 Lounge (LA), Cat Club (LA), The Viper Room (LA), Monsoon Cafe (LA), Kulaks Woodshed (LA), Club Lingerie (LA), MBar (LA), Lava Lounge (LA), The Rainbow Room (LA), Molly Malones (LA), Genghis Cohen (LA), AlterKnit Lounge (LA), Tempest (LA), Harvelles (LA), The Crooked Bar (LA), The Verity Room (LA), Cafe Bella (Ventura, CA), Muddy Waters (Santa Barbara), Music Connections' Best Kept Secret Showcases, Indie Music Show, Songsalive Showcases, Acoustic Playhouse showcases, Circle Of Songs showcases, KBH showcases, Highland Grounds (LA), Caffeinds (San Diego), Martini Lounge (Huntington Beach), Santa Clarita Seafood Co, The Bitter End (NYC), The Duplex (NYC), 55 Bar (NYC), The Burren(MA), The Westin Resort (USVI), Tillet Gardens (USVI), Skinny Legs (USVI), Caneel Bay (USVI), Island Blues (USVI), The Beach Bar (USVI), The Westin Resort (USVI), La Tapa (USVI), Ivans (USVI), Seabreeze (USVI), Olive-R-Twist (USVI), Pannini Beach (USVI), Mongoose Junction (USVI), Geko Gazebo (USVI), Alice Cooperstown (AZ)...and more!
Denise has been featured LIVE on KCLA 99.3FM, KWSS 106.7 FM, KPFK 90.7 FM ARTS IN REVIEW, 88.5 FM "TIED TO THE TRACKS", VM UNDERGROUND, IHG LIVE and FLAT CAT RADIO.... CURRENT RADIO PLAY & ROTATION ALSO INCLUDES: WomensRadio (LIVE365), 89.9 FM (WERU, MAINE), 107.8 FM BLACK DIAMOND FM (MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND), BLUE SKY FM (LONDON, UK), BBS RADIO(CA), MUSICTOGOUSA.COM, CLASSIC FM & NETTERADIO.
Denise is a passionate singer/songwriter who performs quite extensively: especially for festivals, charity events & fundraisers: WO+MEN 4 A CAUSE, Peace Thru Music, i2Y, DAISY ROCK GUITAR "PRETTY N PUNK 2008", RELAY FOR LIFE, THE RED CROSS, OVARIAN CANCER.ORG, HEP C, LADIES NIGHT MUSIC FESTIVALS , LADIES IN THE COURTYARD, BENEFIT FOR LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICE, WORLDFEST, DESSERT SONGFEST, WORLD VEGAN DAY, SOUTH CENTRAL FARM AID, HUNAB, PEACE FEST, METHOD FEST, ARTS ALIVE & MORE TO COME!
Denise proudly incorporates all of her experiences as an actress, dancer, singer, writer, painter, poet in her life as well as her art. Denise says "I am an artist who creates because it is a part of my being, my heart & my soul...
The people I've met on my path inspire me...
nature inspires me...
life inspires me...
life is art...
art is life...
my art is everything that I am"!
Denise.. I really enjoyed checking out your music, site, pictures and art.. It is rich with a unique flavor all your own! It was refreshing.. Thanks for your add.. And keep making music.. Steve <3 Happy Holidays..
Hey, I just wanted to drop a line and say thanks on behalf of myself and the rest of Apartment 28 for all your support. I hope you've enjoyed our music and more importantly our latest tune "Smoking Brindge". Check it out.
Hey Denise! I'm so happy you guys made it back alright. I've been checking out your blog enjoying all the photos you've put up. it was great seeing you again at the star Wars fan days. Matt and I had a blast. By the way, I miss you too. Ttyl, Lissie :)
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