Denise Vasquez

DENISE VASQUEZ BRINGS A UNIQUE MIX OF MUSIC TO AUDIENCES AROUND THE WORLD "Denise Vasquez takes the standard Singer/Songwriter formula and adds elements of jazz, classic rock... a unique and engaging sound... a songwriter with an ear for melody... her strong voice is the focal point of her sound... really good songs in her repertoire." -MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE, CLUB REVIEW DENISE WAS SELECTED AS AN ARTIST TO ENDORSE "DAISY ROCK GUITARS" NOMINATED FOR BEST INDIE ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2006 & NOMINATED FOR BEST INDIE FEMALE VOCALIST 2004 BY THE LA MUSIC AWARDS, FOUR TIME WINNER of the ASCAP PERFORMING SONGWRITERS AWARD (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006), Selected by MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE to be on their HOT 100 LIST FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006), Denise Vasquez brings her big heart and unique mix of music to audiences around the world. Denise released her third album "FRAME OF MIND", recorded in Nashville with producer Lauren Stalnecker in his studio. The album was released, September 2006, and it has been generating quite a buzz from the songs being promoting on the internet. She was invited to be amongst the many celebrities that participated in Mickey Sinardi's "SHOWSTOPPERS SPECTACULAR" CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPH SHOW www.showstopperstars.com on Sept 17th, 2006. Denise is receiving lots of radio play all over the internet on webcasts, podcasts, radio streams including: 88.5 FM "Tied To The Tracks", BSS RADIO, LIVE365.COM, BLUE SKY FM (LONDON, UK), VM UNDERGROUND, FLAT CAT RADIO, NETTE RADIO, CLASSIC FM, DOOGZ.NET, FEMININE GROOVE/ENGAGE RADIO, NETRADIO100, EVOLVINGARTISTS.COM, MUSICFORTE.COM, and MUSICTOGOUSA.COM. Her songs "RIGHT HERE IN MY DREAM" & "THANKSGIVING DAY" were #1 on webcds.com TOP 10 TRACKS (THE WEEKS MOST LISTENED TO TRACK) for over three weeks, Her songs have been voted listeners favorites on 88.5 FM and BLUESKY FM (LONDON), Denise was selected as THE FEATURED ARTIST OF THE DAY on webcds.com, imovemusic.com, and FEATURED AS THE SPOLIGHT ARTIST on Musicforte.com, and is one of the artist being FEATURED ON THE COVER OF THE NEW ISSUE 5th Edition of "INDIBIBLE" as well as on their website. "FRAME OF MIND" features Denise Vasquez singing and playing guitar on 10 fully produced songs she wrote and co-produced. Track 11 on her album is an acoustic, intimate, Spanish/English version of Lowen and Navarro's 80's Hit "We Belong". Denise has already received over 54,000 plays on myspace.com Denise has been compared to "Janis Joplin meets Jewel", but Denise writes and sings from her own soul. Her considerable vocal range and songwriting talents have earned her the praise of critics and industry alike. Denise was selected to be a FEATURED ARTIST in WESTLAKE AUDIO STUDIO'S ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Denise has released two other self-produced albums "LIVE IN ONE TAKE"(Limited), and "FIGHTING DARKNESS". Denise has also been featured LIVE on KPFK 90.7FM "ARTS IN REVIEW", LIVE on 88.5 FM "TIED TO THE TRACKS", and VM UNDERGROUND. Denise has acquired some wonderful SPONSORS: Daisy Rock Guitars, Audix Microphones, UnityCorps, and Rock4Orphans. Denise is a passionate Singer/Songwriter who performs quite extensively as a solo artist for charity events (Relay For Life, Worldfest, South Central Farm Aid, Women For A Cause, World Vegan Day), as well as in some of the most respected venues worldwide including: The Cavern Club (UK), The Bitter End (NYC), Borders Bookstores (CA), The El Rey Theatre(CA), Caneel Bay (USVI), The Roxy (LA), The Coffee Gallery (Altendena), and she is excited about returning to the UK for her Acoustic Mini Summer Tour July 2007. Denise was influenced by art at a very early age. Her mother was an artist. They didn't have much, but music, art and the theatre have always been a part of her life. Denise began singing from the time she could talk, dancing from the time she could walk, and writing from the time she could form a sentence. Her first experience on stage was at the age of 6 with "Mrs. Dorothy's Dance Troupe" at Lincoln Center. Throughout elementary, Denise had many opportunities to perform on stage with her chorus. In junior high, Denise performed at Avery Fisher Hall as a violinist with selected students from her class. High School was where Denise got a taste of performing as an actress which led to Denise enrolling at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and at The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre Training Unit. Being onstage is a natural place for Denise. She's performed in many Theatrical Productions (NYC), Improv Shows (NYC), which led to Feature Films (Carlito's Way, Jungle Fever, Malcolm X), TV (Law & Order, SNL, MTV,) as well as dancing in Music Videos (Kenny Chesney's "How Forever Feels"). Having grown up between New York City and the Virgin Islands, Denise proudly incorporates all of her experiences as an actress, as well as a dancer, singer, guitarist, painter, poet in her life as well as her music. She has travelled extensively living in places like Scotland, London, the US Virgin Islands, and now Los Angeles. These experiences have led Denise to be a spirit that is deep, pure and real. Her songs speak of her positive outlook of love, life and the pursuit of happiness. Denise says "My purpose is to share my life, help spread Peace, joy, love and understanding through sharing my positive messages. I've learned I can by expressing my experiences through my art and my music. Thanks to my mom who raised my sister and I on her own; for showing us through her challenges that to believe, work hard, focus, treat others as you want to be treated, stay true to yourself and your dreams, and never give up...everything that I have experienced has led me to be the woman I am today. My music is all that I am!

Having grown up between New York City and the Virgin Islands, Denise's voice reflects the stregnth NYC has given her and she proudly incorporates all her experiences as an actress, dancer, violinist, singer and painter into her life as well as her music. As her mother was an artist, Denise was influenced and surrounded by music and art at a very early age. Denise began singing from the time she could speak, dancing from the time she could walk, and writing from the time she could form a sentence. Denise graduated from High School at a very early age, 15! She studied at Hunter College for a couple of years until she found out about a work exchange program where she could live abroad. Denise lived and worked in Scotland, London, Whales...that was the beginning of her journey. Later on, Denise ended up moving to the Virgin Islands during a vacation while considering a move to Los Angeles. It wasn't until she moved to the Virgin Islands that Denise began to utilize all of her skills-writing, singing and performing. Denise was invited to perform at Tillet Gardens Arts Alive Festival for Womens Month which inspired her to Create, Produce, Host, Perform in her "LADIES NIGHT MUSIC FESTIVALS I-VI", developing a following of hundreds, receiving rave reviews from the press (The Daily News, The St. John Times, The Island Trader).

I play live quite frequently! I love performing in front of a live audience, especially for a cause...Los Angeles, New York City, The US Virgin Islands, Ireland, UK, Europe...at some of the most respected venues including: The Cavern Club, The El Rey Theatre, The Roxy, Genghis Cohen, Molly Malones, The Monsoon Cafe, Borders Bookstores, The Rainbow, Harvelles, Room 5, The Acoustic Playhouse, Westwood Brewing Company, The Joint, Kulaks Woodshed and Caffeinds Lounge...to name a few! In New York City: The Bitter End, The Duplex Cabaret, Room 55. In the Virgin Islands: The Westin Resort, Caneel Bay Resort, Skinny's, The Beach Bar. In Sommerville: The Burren. Most memorable performance to date: performing at the legendary CAVERN CLUB (Home of The Beatles) & being asked to sign the wall during Beatles Week!

Some of my musical influences include: The Beatles, The Police, Pink Floyd, John Lennon, Jeff Buckley, Janis Joplin, Ani DiFranco, Sheryl Crow, Sarah Maclaughlan, Beth Hart, The Cranberries, Rikki Lee Jones, U2, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Linda Perry, Billie Holiday, Prince, Carole King, James Taylor...to name a few!

For a microphone, I use AUDIX OM6 & AUDIX VX10...my Favorite guitar is an acoustic/electric DAISY ROCK GUITAR "WILDWOOD SERIES" , my acoustic amp is Carvin AG100D.

I write songs about things that have meaning to me that people all ages can relate to and I perform from my heart! My goal is to entertain as well as touch my audience. My music is all that I am! Through my music I hope to continue spreading Peace & Love in the world while entertaining!