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Darren Poyzer
Darren Poyzer

I write songs and cover classics, love a bit of banter, I have played live all across the UK including many theatres and festivals, I am primarilly acoustic guitar, harmonica & vocals, with optional duo & trio line-ups.

I am flexible, accessible, friendly, I have transport and on-road accom, easy tech set-up, I drink coffee, have great reviews and I love making new friends :-)

Thank you

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"memorable ... rabble rousing ... excellent" - Acoustic Magazine

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one of the most infectiously good natured performers I've seen in 35 years in the business" - Henry Normal

Reviews

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A rare songwriting talent, as entertaining as he is inspirational, singer of dynamic anthems and cutting edge love song, Darren has appeared at prestigeous theatres and festivals across the UK (Glastonbury, Edinburgh, Belladrum etc).

Biography

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Darren plays solo, with around 3 hours of original songs and classic anthems, or for special occasions can team up in duo and trio line-ups, accompanied by outstannding festival standard musicians.

Line-Ups

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As special guest Darren has opened shows for, or toured with, a wide range of outstanding artistes and bands: Steve Coogan, Wishbone Ash, Fisherman's Friends, John Cooper Clarke, Eddi Reader, Hawkwind ...

Support / Touring

 upcoming events

  • Darren Poyzer live @ Ribble Valley Festival (7pm)
    Darren Poyzer live @ Ribble Valley Festival (7pm)
    4 days to the event
    03 May 2025, 19:00 – 21:00 BST
    Clitheroe, 1-3 Wellgate, Clitheroe BB7 2DS, UK
    03 May 2025, 19:00 – 21:00 BST
    Clitheroe, 1-3 Wellgate, Clitheroe BB7 2DS, UK
    *please note 7pm - 9pm event! An evening (2 sets) of original songs and acoustic classics, in a very welcoming, safe and friendly bar, promoted by and as part of The Ribble Valley Jazz, Blues and Music Festival.
  • Darren & Trish (live streaming)
    Darren & Trish (live streaming)
    Multiple Dates
    6 days to the event
    05 May 2025, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    StereoGraffiti.com / You Tube / Fbk / Insta
    05 May 2025, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    StereoGraffiti.com / You Tube / Fbk / Insta
    A one hour show celebrating creativity, streamed live on Mondays at 7pm UK time, with catch-up replays on Friday late 10pm UK time, and Sunday mornings 11am UK time. Live original songs, friendly banter, snippets of internet wonder, community shout-outs & creative guests :-)
  • Darren & Trish (live streaming)
    Darren & Trish (live streaming)
    Multiple Dates
    20 days to the event
    19 May 2025, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    StereoGraffiti.com, You Tube, Fbk, Insta
    19 May 2025, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    StereoGraffiti.com, You Tube, Fbk, Insta
    A one hour show celebrating creativity, streamed live on Mondays at 7pm UK time, with catch-up replays on Friday late 10pm UK time, and Sunday mornings 11am UK time. Live original songs, friendly banter, snippets of internet wonder, community shout-outs & creative guests :-)
  • Audlem Music & Arts Festival
    Audlem Music & Arts Festival
    25 days to the event
    24 May 2025, 12:30 – 13:20 BST
    Audlem, Audlem, Wharf CW3 0DX, UK
    24 May 2025, 12:30 – 13:20 BST
    Audlem, Audlem, Wharf CW3 0DX, UK
    Darren & Trish with very special guest Jamie Parkes on fiddle :-)
  • Nick Harper + The Hayes Sisters + Darren & Trish
    Nick Harper + The Hayes Sisters + Darren & Trish
    33 days to the event
    01 Jun 2025, 19:00 – 23:00 BST
    Marple, 105 Strines Rd, Strines, Marple, Stockport SK6 7GE, UK
    01 Jun 2025, 19:00 – 23:00 BST
    Marple, 105 Strines Rd, Strines, Marple, Stockport SK6 7GE, UK
    A brilliant line-up - we're on early, early doors 7pm - headlined by arguably the UK's very, very best singer, guitarist and songwriter.
Sunday Morning Footballer performed by Darren Poyzer live on Channel M TV
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Sunday Morning Footballer performed by Darren Poyzer live on Channel M TV

Darren Poyzer appears live on the Channel M Breakfast Show at ridiculous o'clock in the morning, to perform the song 'Sunday Morning Footballer'
Keep Your Heart Sunny (live stream version, Nov 2021)
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Keep Your Heart Sunny (live stream version, Nov 2021)

A live stream 'Sunday Service' performance of 'Keep Your Heart Sunny' Copyright: Darren Poyzer
Darren Poyzer - Julie Rainbow
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Darren Poyzer - Julie Rainbow

Singer/songwriter Darren Poyzer joins FatPigeonLive to perform a series of his lyrical original compositions. Here Darren performs Julie Rainbow, supported on the harmonica by PigMan. FatPigeonLive is passionate about filming quality live music. Please subscribe to our channel or visit the website: http://www.fatpigeonlive.com
Rewarded For Violence - Darren Poyzer
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Rewarded For Violence - Darren Poyzer

One of the little-known and yet most poignant and powerful anti-war songs in the Poyzer set, this true-story looks at the experience of the boy coming home, reflecting on the trauma through a troubled mind. Performed on this occasion with the brilliant and incredible backing of Fluff on the violin. Featured on the 2003 live concert DVD 'Global', filmed at The Globe, Glossop, England. Copyright Darren Poyzer . www.poyzer.com Filmed and Recorded by Mark Tolle and Paul Higham Live Sound Rae Leeson
Heavy Heavy Heart
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Heavy Heavy Heart

Brilliantly animated by Rachel Appleton, produced in the studio by Nino Errico and written by Darren Poyzer, this is a song rarely played live ... however as you see here, it sits beautifully with session musicians and bespoke animation. Heavy Heavy Heart is available to download at www.poyzer.com either as a stand alone track as one of three tracks on the Firework Moon ep. Musicians: Darren Poyzer (acoustic guitar vocals) Jono Massey (drums) Matt Thelwell (harmonica) Nino Errico (keyboards) Rachel Lloyd (backing vocals) copyright: Darren Poyzer
Catch If You Can - Darren Poyzer
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Catch If You Can - Darren Poyzer

Written and performed by Darren Poyzer Audio produced by Nino Errico Video: Stereo Graffiti Creative / Darren Poyzer www.stereograffiti.com
Mad World (live) - Poyzer, Fluff and Farrell
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Mad World (live) - Poyzer, Fluff and Farrell

Artiste info: www.poyzer.com. Tears For Fears classic given beautiful dark acoustic love courtesy of Darren Poyzer, Fluff and Kevin Farrell, filmed live at DeBees in Winsford, Cheshire, courtesy of Ian Scanlan (Absolute Media).
Petticoat Tales performed by Poyzer, Fluff and Farrell
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Petticoat Tales performed by Poyzer, Fluff and Farrell

Live at DeBees, Winsford 2008, the dynamic trio perform one of those lively pop songs that Mr P cooks up occasionally ... courtesy of Ian Scanlan / Absolute Media
Beautiful Addiction - Darren Poyzer
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Beautiful Addiction - Darren Poyzer

Darren Poyzer with Fluff on fiddle and Kirk McElhinney on 2nd acoustic, capture a stunning Poyzer love song. Taken from the 2003 live DVD 'Global', filmed live at The Globe, Glossop. Copyright Darren Poyzer Filmed and Recorded by Mark Tolle and Paul Higham Live Sound Rae Leeson

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