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Derrin Nauendorf[Acoustic Roots, Solo Artist]
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Arriving here fresh from gigging with Paul Young and fellow Aussie Jeff Lang and a tour of Germany Derrin returns to The Barn for a long awaited solo show!
Determined to make something of his music career, five years ago Derrin Nauendorf arrived at Heathrow airport from Australia with a guitar, £1200 and several extra layers of clothing to acclimatise to the drop in temperature. From this, Derrin spent those next five years playing anywhere that would have him, sleeping on floors and living on tuna baguettes. Things looked up a few years ago when he purchased an old Post Office van, which then became his home for the next six months, more importantly, it allowed him to get gigs, and essentially his music, out into the real depths of the UK.
Literally over 1000 gigs later (a lot of them listed on his website), Derrin finds himself with fans not only in England, but Scotland, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, France and his native Australia too. He has since managed to sell over 12,000 albums from the back of that van, and become a bit of a hit on the festival circuit too. He's supported Van Morrison and played to dignitaries and politicians in grand Parisian castles right down to WW2 bunkers in Germany and two-men-and-a-dog type shows in Denmark - all without the help/ hindrance of a record label, manager, agent or press officer. Derrin is a determined sort and this independence has meant that he can turn up anywhere and get a show out of it. He's now played practically anywhere and everywhere, building up a small barmy army of supporters who'll follow him for several dates at a time. Derrin's new album, The Rattling Wheel, is actually his fifth release following such titles as 2005's New History and 2003's Wasteland, The Rattling Wheel is a personal leap forward. Alongside tell-tale nods to his main influences of Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Martin Stevenson and Richard Thompson, there's hints of John Martyn and traditional British folk, blended in with his own rootsier, bluesier, and altogether gutsier sound.
From selling the music out of the Post Office van to now having his songs on iTunes; it's obvious things can only get hotter. An intense and raw performer, Derrin works best in the live setting - it is, after all, how he got his reputation - and why we're here now, at the cusp of the bigger, better things for a man who's more than paid his dues and kept the receipts. The only way now is up.
Forthcoming gigs (1 of 1 total): Tue 5th Aug: The Barn @ Square & Compass, Ilminster | |
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| Tue 5 Aug | | | Derrin Nauendorf at The Barn @ Square & Compass, Ilminster Determined to make something of his music career, five years ago Derrin Nauendorf arrived at Heathrow airport from Australia with a guitar, £1200 and several extra layers of clothing to acclimatise to the drop in temperature. From this, Derrin spent those next five years playing anywhere that would have him, sleeping on floors and living on tuna baguettes.
Literally over 1000 gigs later Derrin finds himself with fans not only in England, but Scotland, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, France and his native Australia too. He has since managed to sell over 12,000 albums and become a bit of a hit on the festival circuit too. He's supported Van Morrison and played to dignitaries and politicians in grand Parisian castles right down to WW2 bunkers in Germany and two-men-and-a-dog type shows in Denmark. Derrin is a determined sort and this independence has meant that he can turn up anywhere and get a show out of it. He's now played practically anywhere and everywhere, building up a small barmy army of supporters who'll follow him for several dates at a time. Derrin's new album, The Rattling Wheel, is actually his fifth release following such titles as 2005's New History and 2003's Wasteland, The Rattling Wheel is a personal leap forward. Alongside tell-tale nods to his main influences of Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Martin Stevenson and Richard Thompson, there's hints of John Martyn and traditional British folk, blended in with his own rootsier, bluesier, and altogether gutsier sound.
An intense and raw performer, Derrin works best in the live setting - it is, after all, how he got his reputation - and why we're here now, at the cusp of the bigger, better things for a man who's more than paid his dues and kept the receipts. The only way now is up. 8.30pm - 11.30pm adv £8.00 |
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| Page last updated 9 January 08, gig/event details last updated 27 April 08. |
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