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Darren Watson sings & plays blues guitar out of Wellington, New Zealand. His band features the cream of the most soulful, old school r&b musicians in town, including Wellington stalwart Alan Norman on piano & organ, ex-Southside Of Bombay bassist Elliotte Fuimaono, and legendary blues drummer Richard Te One Jnr. Watson writes his own tunes and also works as a solo artist at times . . .

Latest news May 2010
Darren won 3rd place in the blues section of the International Songwriting Competition, placing 'on the podium' for the second year running. This time for his new song Can't Get Enough Of You. Last year he won first place with All Going Wrong, a cut from his previous album South Pacific Soul.

Check the gigs section for the latest news on upcoming appearances by the band . . . Wanganui & New Plymouth in May!

Image by Dean Zillwood www.zillwood.co.nz