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Darden Smith

Darden Smith

“When I write a song,” says Darden Smith, “the way it ends up is usually not the way I thought it would be when I started.” And that notion of exploration, of following unexpected paths, has been a constant force in his 25-year career as a musician. Smith has long transcended traditional singer-songwriter boundaries, and his varied, fascinating musical legacy continues to evolve.

His dozen critically acclaimed albums, recorded from New York to Nashville and London to Los Angeles, weave together rock, pop, country, folk and Americana influences with the musical roots of his home state of Texas. Smith, praised by All Music Guide as “a singer-songwriter blessed with an uncommon degree of intelligence, depth, and compassion,” enjoys broad appeal on both the American and British music scenes. Likened to songwriters such as Nick Drake, John Hiatt, Leonard Cohen and Elvis Costello, Smith is one of contemporary’s music’s most winning and gifted artistic treasures whose consistent creative excellence keeps blossoming.

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South Africa, Paris, London...cool. But I missed my cortado from Houndstooth Coffee in Austin, TX.

8 hours ago

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I woke up this morning with "love calling" playing in my head. I went to my computer 'cause I HAD to have it. No Dice! Siriusly, I'll trade my son-in-law for that song if you'll just tell me how, and I really like your music, thanks

15 hours ago

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Heard "Say a little prayer" again on Sirius "The Coffee House" and still want it!! Back in the winter you told me you were going to start an album of similar songs soon... I hope you have xoxo

15 May, at 10:54 AM

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Love your Sunflower CD! Would like to send you info on a friend who ,makes custom leather instrument straps. Can I get a land address for her? Thanks

10 May, at 8:17 AM

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Darden, What tuning are you using on Love Calling? I don't think it's standard tuning.

7 May, at 7:30 PM

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The 50 Cent Hair Salon -- Katlehong, South Africa. I don't think it's about the price.

6 May, at 2:25 PM

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Simon Musolu playing my '52 Gibson in Sefhare, Botswana. Using his words, I wrote a song called 'Three Pillars.'

6 May, at 6:36 AM

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In Sefhare, Botswana, with my new friends Angel and Innocent.

5 May, at 1:21 PM

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Crossing the Tropic of Capricorn on Tuesday in Botswana.

5 May, at 6:05 AM

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THIS IS SOME OF THE GREATEST MUSIC EVER. TX FOLK, DARDEN SMITH IS A MASTER UNTO HIS OWN. HIS OWN SOUND, SONGS, AND perfectly framed pictures for the listener's mind... check it out!

4 May, at 2:29 AM

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DardenSmith South Africa, Paris, London...cool. But I missed my cortado from Houndstooth Coffee in Austin, TX. http://t.co/lGKzIFvr
7 hours ago

DardenSmith The 50 Cent Hair Salon -- Katlehong, South Africa. I don't think it's about the price. http://t.co/dFm5URCN
6 May

DardenSmith Simon Musolu playing my '52 Gibson in Sefhare, Botswana. Using his words, I wrote a song called 'Three Pillars.' http://t.co/LDxNGxG4
6 May

DardenSmith In Sefhare, Botswana, with my new friends Angel and Innocent. http://t.co/KM4vL2Py
5 May

DardenSmith Crossing the Tropic of Capricorn on Tuesday in Botswana. http://t.co/YE5PansY
5 May

DardenSmith Pete Fornatale, one of the best dj's in the land, the airwaves miss you. I'll always remember you being nice to this young kid from Texas.
28 April

DardenSmith Even in the rain, Paris manages to be beautiful. http://t.co/uXhsCu1O
27 April

DardenSmith Tomorrow I take off for Johannesburg and Botswana, writing songs with people there for a documentary project... http://t.co/sOCmmcZH
27 April

DardenSmith Paris is a spooky place. http://t.co/OQGmovL8
27 April

DardenSmith Maybe it will work this time... http://t.co/tdTPL32z
23 April