darreneedensmusic

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An old soul with the imagination of a child, darren eedens tells stories, bends truths, and creates upbeat rhythmic tracks with hauntingly morbid lyrics. With his many influences ranging from the folk and bluegrass pickers of the past, he uses his unique and powerful voice to captivate anyone within earshot.  With an unmatched live energy, he shares his views on life and more often death, shedding a beautiful light on the tragic tale. Standing on tables belting out words beyond his years, audiences are silent, only adding the necessary stomp clamps to many of the entirely acoustic pieces.  You can catch darren eedens playing hard and fast, with his banjo, guitar and mandolin as his weapons of choice, sometimes using his voice as his only instrument. 

He brings his music everywhere he can, and has every intention of bringing it to a venue near you. Touring many parts of Canada, United States, UK and Europe, he travels with nothing but his instruments and the clothes on his back; he puts every penny earned into travel, food, and making more music. darren has toured with acts such as Juno nominated Emm Gryner, and has shared the stage with the likes of Royal Wood, Melissa McClelland, and Luke Doucet.

In September 2009, darren was offered the chance to go on the first tour of his career. At this time he also released his debut album Owls; and Other Birds of Prey. With this release not only did he put out nine of his first songs, he released a brand and an image that people recognized. At every show porcelain owls were placed around the venue it became apparent that this was more than a song or an album; this was darren eedens. As he moved forward, darren worked to better portray the stories that were so vivid in his mind. This brings us to present day: a new view on life and the opening of the floodgate for new songs to emerge. darren will be releasing a triple album set to come out in May 2011, titled Cardboard Caribous; and Artificial Trees. This triple uses each CD to represent a different side of his songwriting, still using his upbeat energy but also proving he can get in touch with his gospel roots, doing acapella tracks, as well as slow ballads. This album is sure to leave a mark and with it a new and even more memorable image. 

darren's career is on the upward slope and his music is sure to reach you; whether it makes you simply tap your toes or reflect on the lesser evils of the world, you will not forget him.