News
12 Mar 10
Dear Friends,Though we’ve been quiet with E-communication as of late, Denison has busy over the last several months. Here are a few highlights we have been wanting to share with you.
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Denison did an interview with Marie Claire while he was on tour in S. Korea this past October. The interview ran in the December 2009 issue and can be read/seen by following the link below.
Denison Witmer / Marie Claire S. Korea
Sorry we don’t have a translation…
2)
Rosie Thomas, Sufjan Stevens, and Denison made a record together called “These Friends Of Mine” in back in 2006. A documentary film crew joined the for most of the tour that followed the album release. In late October 2009, Factory 25 released a beautiful documentary about Rosie entitled “All the Way from Michigan Not Mars.” The documentary focuses on Rosie’s career choices and features a large amount of footage from their shows together (Denison appears throughout the film; at one point he tells a hilarious story about a promoter in Germany).
Factory 25 also released “These Friends Of Mine” on vinyl. The vinyl release comes with the DVD and features never heard before bonus audio from the 2006 recording sessions.
For more info:
Factory 25 / All The Way From Michigan Not Mars
3)
In January 2010, Denison did an interview with the Georgia based music website The Blue Indian. This interview is on of the most in depth interviews Denison has given. We highly suggest reading it if you’ve been curious about what Denison’s been up to lately. Check it out here:
The Blue Indian
4)
Denison started recording a new EP with his dear friend Devin Greenwood. He’s been recording off and on in NYC and Philadelphia since mid December and hopes to finish up in the next few weeks. We are aiming for a mid summer 2010 release. More info will be available on this soon.
19 Jan 10
Haiti Disaster Relief:
Please consider donating to the relief efforts in Haiti.
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PARTNERS IN HEALTH:
Partners in Health has been working in Haiti for 20 plus years and has operated very well organized, respected, and caring public health clinics there. Please consider donating to Partners In Health’s relief efforts in Haiti by following this LINK.
2)
RED CROSS:
To donate to the Red Cross, please click HERE. You can also donate via cell phone by texting Haiti to 90999 – a $10 donation will be added to your phone bill.
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Partners In Health has been the main recipient of Denison's charity site Happy Birthday Denison or the last few years.
17 Jun 09
CARRY THE WEIGHT released in S. Korea !!
Beatball Records has just released “Carry The Weight” in S. Korea. Denison will be performing in Seoul at the Mint Festival in October 2009. More information coming soon! For now, please see the press release below. (Click on the image to see full size).
11 Jun 09
New Denison Witmer videos:
Thanks to Laundromatinee.com, You can watch Denison perform three songs from Carry The Weight. Follow the link above or stream the embedded videos below.
Denison Witmer~Carry The Weight from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.
Denison Witmer~Isn’t It Poetry from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.
Denison Witmer~Life Before Aesthetics from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.
15 Apr 09
Denison’s song “Carry The Weight” will be soon be featured on ABC’s hit TV show “Private Practice”. Season 2, Episode 21 (titled "What You Do For Love") will air on Thursday, April 23rd at 10pm / 9pm C.
23 Feb 09
Denison Witmer – American Songwriter – Interview
American Songwriter is currently featuring an in-depth interview with Denison on their website. To read all about it, please click the American Songwriter logo or link below.
American Songwriter: Interview with Denison Witmer
12 Jan 09
Of Great and Mortal Men – Live – Washington DC January 17th
Denison will be participating in the Songs for Presidents concert in Washington DC on Saturday, January 17th, 2009. Songs for Presidents is the concert version of the album “Of Great and Mortal Men: 43 Songs for 43 U.S. Presidencies,” which was released late 2008 by Standard Recording Company. For more info, please read the press release below:
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Washington City Paper PRESENTS:
A Bands for Lands benefit celebrating the Presidential inauguration with performances from the critically acclaimed Of Great and Mortal Men: 43 Songs for 43 U.S. Presidencies
Featuring:
- Nellie McKay * Jukebox the Ghost * These United States * Laura Burhenn * Tim Fite * Joe Pug * Denison Witmer * Silver Darling * Hiss Golden Messenger * Reid Maclean * J. Matthew Gerken * Jefferson Pitcher * Christian Kiefer * and many more yet to be announced!
Saturday, January 17th, 2009
at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
Washington, DC
The show features live performances of songs from:
J. Matthew Gerken, Jefferson Pitcher, and Christian Kiefer’s
Of Great and Mortal Men: 43 Songs for 43 U.S. Presidencies
A 3-Disc box set that explores American history with a song written for each American president, performed by Alan Sparhawk (Low), Mark Kozelek (Red House Painters/Sun Kil Moon), Califone, Xiu Xiu, Bill Callahan, Radar Bros., Rosie Thomas, Denison Witmer, Tom Brosseau, Marla Hansen, Wooden Wand, and many others. The song for the 44th President will debut the week of inauguration.
======You can listen to a great NPR story about Of Great and Mortal Men: 43 Songs for 43 U.S. Presidencies by following this link to All Things Considered.
Related Links:
Of Great and Mortal Men
National Public Radio | All Things Considered
09 Dec 08
Denison Witmer - STORE OPEN / HOLIDAY SPECIALDear Friends,
I am writing to let you know that I have finally opened my own online store. Please click the image below (and link below the image) to visit.
There you will find my CDs, Vinyl, and T-shirts. You will also find a holiday special “Carry The Weight CD / T-shirt” deal that will be available through the end of the year.
Please stay tuned for more T-shirt options and my back catalog of music. I am also hoping that a few of my albums will resurface on vinyl before too long.
Thanks and all the best,
Denison
17 Nov 08
Interested in winning a free copy of Carry The Weight on vinyl?
Our friends at Indie Rock Reviewsare giving away 2 copies of the Carry The Weight (Burnt Toast Vinyl).
Each record comes with a MP3 digital download code of the entire album, so all your listening formats will be covered.
To Enter: Make your way over to Indie Rock Reviews.The contest will run from 11/13/08 11/30/08. Winners will be announced on the frontpage of IRR. All Rights Reserved IRR!
04 Nov 08
Today is my Birthday. Give me a present. Go
