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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

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 & Trish (live streaming)
    Darren & Trish (live streaming)
    Multiple Dates
    14 Jul 2025, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    StereoGraffiti.com, You Tube, Fbk, Insta
    14 Jul 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 :-)
  • Buxton Fringe: Darren, Trish & The Fascist Regime
    Buxton Fringe: Darren, Trish & The Fascist Regime
    Multiple Dates
    6 days to the event
    20 Jul 2025, 19:15 – 20:15 BST
    Underground Venues, 11 Spring Gardens, Buxton SK17 6DF, UK
    20 Jul 2025, 19:15 – 20:15 BST
    Underground Venues, 11 Spring Gardens, Buxton SK17 6DF, UK
    Our first, very special fringe theatre show together and we would LOVE YOU to comer and support us! Trisha has a debilitating health condition, Darren wants to raise a righteous racket. Trisha wants to crochet, Darren needs more cowbell. Domestic compromise and new-world technology uni
  • Darren & Trish live: Slumber On The Humber Festival
    Darren & Trish live: Slumber On The Humber Festival
    25 days to the event
    08 Aug 2025, 18:00 BST – 10 Aug 2025, 18:00 BST
    Chalk Farm, Salters Lane Whyam Grimsby DN36 5RS
    08 Aug 2025, 18:00 BST – 10 Aug 2025, 18:00 BST
    Chalk Farm, Salters Lane Whyam Grimsby DN36 5RS
    Darren & Trish are playing Friday, two sets on Saturday, then hosting the open mic acoustic stage on Sunday :-)
Sunday Morning Footballer performed by Darren Poyzer live on Channel M TV
03:02
Keep Your Heart Sunny (live stream version, Nov 2021)
04:46
Darren Poyzer - Julie Rainbow
06:11
Rewarded For Violence - Darren Poyzer
04:40
Heavy Heavy Heart
04:39
Catch If You Can - Darren Poyzer
04:04
Mad World (live) - Poyzer, Fluff and Farrell
05:30
Petticoat Tales performed by Poyzer, Fluff and Farrell
04:26
Beautiful Addiction - Darren Poyzer
05:07

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