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Darren Watson is New Zealands' finest practitioner of the blues - a singer and guitarist who can give you goosebumps with the passion and intensity of his playing. He's also an original songwriter of rare skill and imagination.
By Nick Bollinger (NZ Listener, Radio NZ)

Watson's songwriting is sharp as a spear . . . (his) voice oozes emotion like a fat guy at the gym oozes sweat - profusely, in great running rivulets, until there are puddles of it on the floor!
By Grant Smithies (Sunday Star Times)

The Real Deal Blues Band features ex-Chicago Smokeshop drummer Richard Te One, ex- Southside Of Bombay bassist Elliotte Fuimaono, and ex-Warratah Alan Norman on Piano, Organ and Accordion.

Awards & Nominations:
1989 NZ Music Awards - Most Promising Male Vocalist
1990 NZ Music Awards - Top Male Vocalist
1993 Wellington Music Awards - Best Live Act
1996 Wellington Music Awards - Best Blues Artist
2003 NZ Music Awards - Best Roots Album 'King Size'
2008 International Songwriting Comp. 1st Place Blues.
2009 International Songwriting Comp. 3rd Place Blues.
2009 International Songwriting Comp. Hon. Mention.

The new album Saint Hilda's Faithless Boy is out now.

http://www.marbecks.co.nz/detail/index.lsdcatalogID=601009

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