darden

grosso modo set list

talking bout us / snow / mary / old dog new tricks / broken branch / jimmy’s song / stronger / what could never be
all that i wanted / all those pretty horses / mortal coil / all I ever get to do / sierra diablo
deepest secret / field of crows / belle

encores
i don't want to wait in vain/ without love / just like a woman / no way to say goodbye

working in the office
with
Ramsay Midwood & Randy Weeks
popping in for a jam
monday 28 june 2004

new cd "Circo" Dualtone

1st set list
Hunger / Stronger / Daydream / Two Dollar Novels / Bottom of a Deep Well
Late Train To London / What Are We Gonna Do / Levee Song
Hands on the Wheel

2nd set list
Turning to You / Beat My Head / Midnight Train
Love Me Like A Soldier / Heaven Must Have Felt Like This
Little Victories / Talk To Me / Reminds Me A Little Of You
Rescue Me / Lovin’ Arms
encore
Frankie & Sue / ?

Ramsay Midwood Randy Weeks & Darden
Dreary Life / Wait In Vain / Esther / Crazy Out There

"The fact is, I am a Texas singer songwriter, in the music that I play and compose. Though my work may not fit the exact definition of the idiom, it defines who I am.
When it all boils down, I am a folk singer..."

To hear what it sounded like on the night click on the photo below

Born in Brenham, Texas, between Austin and Houston, Smith initially established himself as one of the most promising young artists in the progressive company camp, in league with the likes of Lyle Lovett and Nanci Griffith. After receiving strong notices for the folkish country of 1988's Darden Smith, produced by Asleep at the Wheel's Ray Benson, Smith showed the "don't fence me in" spirit that has continued to mark his career, teaming with British rocker Boo Hewerdine for 1989's Evidence.

Darden & stand-up comedian Reginald D. Hunter
22 nov 2004