"Denise Vasquez takes the standard Singer/Songwriter formula and adds elements of jazz, classic rock... a unique and engaging sound... a songwriter with an ear for melody... her strong voice is the focal point of her sound... really good songs in her repertoire."
-MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE, CLUB REVIEW (May 2006)
DENISE IS PROUD TO ENDORSE "DAISY ROCK GUITARS" AND AUDIX MICROPHONES!!!
NOMINATED FOR BEST INDIE FEMALE VOCALIST 2004 BY THE LA MUSIC AWARDS, FIVE TIME WINNER of the ASCAP PERFORMING SONGWRITERS AWARD (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007), Selected by MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE to be on their HOT 100 LIST FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006), Denise Vasquez brings her big heart and unique mix of music to audiences around the world.
Denise recently finished recording her third album "FRAME OF MIND" in Nashville with producer Lauren Stalnecker. The release date is set for September 1, 2006, due to Denise wanting to make the "Grammy" submission deadline. The album has yet to be released, and it is already generating quite a buzz from the few songs being promoting on the internet. Her songs have been added to the following radio playlists: LIVE365.COM: BLUE SKY FM (london, UK), MUSICTOGOUSA.COM, MUSICFORTE.COM, NETTERADIO, FEMININE GROOVE/ENGAGE RADIO, 88.5 FM "TIED TO THE TRACKS", CLASSIC FM and more! Her songs "RIGHT HERE IN MY DREAM" and "THANKSGIVING DAY" have been #1 on webcds.com TOP 10 TRACKS (THE WEEKS MOST LISTENED TO TRACK) for weeks, and her song "THE PERFECT ONE" was voted by listeners FAVORITE SONG ON BLUE SKY FM. "FRAME OF MIND" will feature Denise singing and playing guitar on 10 fully produced songs she wrote and co-produced. Track 11 on her album is an acoustic, intimate, Spanish/English version of Lowen and Navarro's 80's Hit "We Belong". Denise has already received over 25,000 plays on myspace.com and she only put up her songs a little over a month ago! Denise was recently selected as a FEATURED ARTIST in AUDIOXPOSURE'S PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN & was just informed that she will be one of the artists featured ON THE COVER of the next Edition of "INDIEBIBLE".
Denise has been compared to "Janis Joplin meets Jewel", but Denise writes and sings from her own soul. Her considerable vocal range and songwriting talents have earned her the praise of critics and industry alike. Denise was selected to be a FEATURED ARTIST in WESTLAKE AUDIO STUDIO'S ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Denise has released two other self-produced albums "LIVE IN ONE TAKE"(Limited), and "FIGHTING DARKNESS". Denise has been featured LIVE on KPFK 90.7FM "ARTS IN REVIEW", LIVE on 88.5 FM "TIED TO THE TRACKS", and her recent LIVE INTERVIEW ON VM UNDERGROUND has received a wonderful response. Denise has acquired some wonderful SPONSORS: Audix Microphones, The Wish.org, Minawear, UnityCorps, and she will be working with Rock4Orphans, UnityCorps, 24/24 Concert, Artists For Autism in the near future.
Denise is a passionate Singer/Songwriter who performs quite extensively as a solo artist for charity events (Relay For Life, Worldfest, South Central Farm Aid, Women For A Cause, World Vegan Day), as well as in some of the most respected venues worldwide including: The Cavern Club (UK), The Bitter End (NYC), Borders Bookstores (CA), The El Rey Theatre(CA), Caneel Bay (USVI) and more.
Denise was influenced by art at a very early age. Her mother was an artist. They didn't have much, but music, art and the theatre have always been a part of her life. Denise began singing from the time she could talk, dancing from the time she could walk, and writing from the time she could form a sentence. Her first experience on stage was at the age of 6 with "Mrs. Dorothy's Dance Troupe" at Lincoln Center. Throughout elementary, Denise had many opportunities to perform on stage with her chorus. In junior high, Denise performed at Avery Fisher Hall as a violinist with selected students from her class. High School was where Denise got a taste of performing as an actress which led to Denise enrolling at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and at The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre Training Unit. Being onstage is a natural place for Denise. She's performed in many Theatrical Productions (NYC), Improv Shows (NYC), which led to Feature Films (Carlito's Way, Jungle Fever, Malcolm X), TV (Law & Order, SNL, MTV,) as well as dancing in Music Videos (Kenny Chesney's "How Forever Feels").
Having grown up between New York City and the Virgin Islands, Denise proudly incorporates all of her experiences as an actress, as well as a dancer, singer, guitarist, painter, poet in her life as well as her music. She has travelled extensively living in places like Scotland, London, the US Virgin Islands, and now Los Angeles. These experiences have led Denise to be a spirit that is deep, pure and real. Her songs speak of her positive outlook of love, life and the pursuit of happiness. Denise says "My purpose is to share my life, help spread Peace, joy, love and
understanding through sharing my positive messages. I've learned I can by expressing my experiences through my art and my music. Thanks to my mom who raised my sister and I on her own; for showing us through her challenges that to believe, work hard, focus, treat others as you want to be treated, stay true to yourself and your dreams, and never give up...everything that I have experienced has led me to be the woman I am today. My music is all that I am! |
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