Solo and Band. Rick Foot/Ian Jennings: Bass. Mike Hellier: Drums
Influences
Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, Union Station, Bruce Springsteen, Tony Joe White, Ry Cooder, John Martyn, Geoff Achison, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Jeff Lang, Martin Stephenson, Richard Thompson, Steve Earle, Jose Gonzalez,Marco Goldsmith, Stevie Wonder, Harry Manx, Loudon Wainwright, Hendrix, Chris Whitley, James Brown
"Derrin is one of Australias finest roots artists" Triple J
"Derrin's music moves my soul" Tony Joe White (US)
"stunning performance" BBC Radio 2 (UK)
"A sheer musical genius" Forte Mag, OZ
"power beyond the scope of the instrumental forces involved" Hi-Fi Plus Magazine. Album review 9/10 (UK)
Derrin's journey into the music industry began around 7 years ago when he left his native Australia to attempt to make a splash in the UK and Europe. He arrived at Heathrow with one telephone number, £1200 and a mountain of energy and enthusiasm. Since arriving on European shores, Derrin has played anywhere and everywhere throughout the UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Holland as well as returning to his native homeland for the occasional tour. Derrin has opened for Van Morrison and countless others and has always been a major hit whichever stage he graces.
Derrin has recorded 6 albums and sold close to 17000 of them from the back of his van to an army of devoted fans in too many places to mention. Whilst Derrin has recorded 6 albums, his latest record "Skin of the Earth" is only actually his second commercial release. After years of shunning the music industry he released "The Rattling Wheel" on his own label Rising Records Ltd in 2006 to much praise and acclaim. Following this first commercial release, Derrin received attention from Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2) who invited him in for a solo live session and interview and Paul Jones (BBC Radio 2) also hosted a live session for Derrin and his band at the famous Maida Vale studios.
The lyrics to Derrin’s song "Shipwrecked" from the "The Rattling Wheel" album (after being heard on Radio 2) were published by Cambridge University Press in a text book for English Literature and the album also received a 4 star review in the Sunday Express alongside Jools Holland, Tom Waits and The Beatles! Glowing reviews followed in publications such as Blues Matters and Maverick Magazines and Derrin has gone on to feature in many other music publications. Derrin is also endorsed by Yamaha Guitars which is a testament to his extremely talented guitar skills.
His highly anticipated follow up to "The Rattling Wheel" due for release in October 2008 is called "Skin of the Earth".
This latest album sees Derrin hitting new peaks as a songwriter and artist. Promotional copies of "Skin of the Earth" were sent out and received the attention of international Blues and Roots label Ruf Records who are releasing the new album with a view to pushing Derrin's music to more people around the globe. This is what Derrin had to say about Skin of the Earth...
"I wanted to make an album of music that supported lyrics that are very stylised and broad for interpretation. I didn't want to spell out a specific journey in the songs. I have tried to create a wide spectrum of lyrics that could apply to the listeners own journey, not just mine. I have also played some electric guitar for the first time to add a different dimension and give it a slight southern rock feel"
"Skin of the Earth" will be released by Ruf Records in the UK on October 6th 2008 and Holland on October 16th. More release dates to follow.
"Skin of the Earth" is available via the following Distributors:
"The Logicals" de Manchester UK en Directo en ARTEstación Viernes 30 Octubre a las 22.30h Entrada Libre Indie Rock http://www.myspace.com/thelogicals Álora Estación BIENVENIDO
Friday October 23rd – Lee Rosser + TH3, live @ The Pub, Bendigo VIC
This will be one of THE VERY LAST SHOWS to be staged in the famed Band Room of The Pub (173 Hargreaves Street Bendigo), as it will be closing it's doors on Oct 31st.
Sadly, the well-sized band room, which has seen some fantastic nights for live music in Bendigo, will be closed due to lack of punter support over recent times.
Show Gav and the rest of the gang at The Pub that the live music scene in Bendigo is alive and kicking... come along and check out a brilliant night of blues & roots music besides, as the mighty Lee Rosser makes a long-awaited return to Bendigo!
Praise for Lee's new album “Giving Yourself Away”...
"This debut solo record from the former Rambunctious frontman has the rare quality of working as well in the studio as it does live. Blessed with a three octave vocal range, and grooving right hand the album uses only voice, guitar, and drums (Nicky Bomba)."
Don't miss this opportunity to see some of the finest blues/roots/rock music Victoria has to offer!
Buenas. Me paso para avisarte que somos finalistas en el heineken greenspace, y que necesitamos los votos de todos nuestros amigos para pasar a la gran final, asi que si quieres echarnos una manita, te dejo el banner por aqui para facilitar las cosas....gracias
Any possibility of blogging, bulletining, e-mailing, telephoning, jungle drumming, texting, pigeon messaging, or anything else ending in ing to anyone at all who might have an interest in turning out for the RIbFEST Ocober 9th, 10th & 11th at Howden please?
Hi Derrin, thanks a lot. Was a great evening at Berlin Guitars. I really enjoyed listening to your songs. Have a good one in Lüneburg tonight. Best wishes, much success. LB
Great show in Berlin Guitars on Saturday evening. I will try and catch you again on Tuesday at the Osternkirche show. Looking forward to you coming back again. Leonard
La Folie are back in town again and we playing at the O2 Academy on Friday 11th of Septmeber! It's £4 a ticket and you get in to Transmission afterwards for free! Entry to that is usually £5 so it makes blatent sense to come see us first and you save a quid as well! get in touch if you fancy coming down
Derrin Nauendorf track 'Queensland' to be aired on Merlin's Magical Music Moments; Wednesday 29th July 2009. Live on air on Soundart Radio 102.5 fm 20.30 - 22.00 pm GMT. The full play list is now up on my blog.
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