Darrelle London: News

Darrelle is the featured Artist of the Month on Wildy's World, a fantastic US-based music blog!

Wildy's wrote a great five-star review for Edible Word Parade and dug Darrelle's music so much, he bestowed her with the Artist of the Month title for the month of June.

Check it out here: wildysworld.blogspot.com

Thanks Wildy!

I just felt like I should take a minute to tell everyone how much I love Canada.

I love Canada soooooo much. I kind of want to marry it and have 10000 babies with it.

The drive back from Nova Scotia reminded me of how beautiful our country is. Plus all the awesome programming on CBC that kept me company, including some live Joel Plaskett action.

What a wonderful country to call home. That's all.

...ends up on the internet!

The fine folks at TAN CAFE filmed my show the other night, so we'll have some clips up on YouTube in the next week or so.

I dropped by TAN Cafe again last night to pick up the DVD of my show, and it happened to be karaoke night! They said they'd feed me dinner if I sang karaoke. I'm in no position to turn down free food.. so... there might be some video surfacing of me singing "Summer Nights" from Grease with a new Mova Scotian friend.

After my karaoke fun, I continued on to my show at the Wick Pub in Berwick. The people there were fantastic and I had a great time. After my set, we opened up the stage and enjoyed some local talent... Nova Scotians really know how to jam! All in all, a fun night and a great way to wrap up my tour.

In other news, Gregory Charles played my song "Bad" on his CBC Radio2 show, In the Key of Charles, last Sunday. I guess a lot of people tuned in, because I've had a great reponse from people wanting to know how to get their hands on my CD. Vancouver-based Virgin Radio DJ Buzz Bishop also took notice and wrote about me in his blog:
http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2009/05/26/in-the-key-of-charles/

So it's been a great week! I'm a bit sad the the tour is over, but I have some exciting Toronto shows coming up soon, ESPECIALLY June 10 with Amanda Mabro at the Rivoli!

Thanks for checking in!!

I'll be back.
Darrelle

Hello friends!

I am now in Halifax, one of my favourite cities! I'm sitting in the Just Us Cafe, where I played my show last night. I'm actually sitting in the same nook that I performed in... kind of strange. But it's a lovely little spot and the show was lots of fun.

Yesterday I went with my cousins to the citadel -- Halifax's giant old fortress up on the hill. We learned a lot about gun powder... something I must say I knew nothing about. All in all, an educational experience.

I have the day off today so I think I'm going to the beach with my friend Alicia! It's beautiful out, so I'm excited.

Tomorrow I'm off to play at Paddy's in Wolfville... apparently that's where all the rowdy Acadia students hang out. Hopefully they like quirky piano-pop!

Thanks for tuning in,
Darrelle

I played a show last night at Crumbs Cafe in Fredericton to a small but beautiful audience. Sometimes I come across venues that I wish I could just pick up and take home with me to Toronto and this is DEFINITELY one of them. It's a great space with a wonderful owner named Bill. The staff, the promoter and the audience were so nice. And this is why I love the Maritimes!

I have the day off today to explore Fredericton. Then off to Rothesay tomorrow to play at the legendary Sessions Cafe!

Until next time.....
Darrelle

Hello from New Brunswick/Nouveau Brunswick, Canada's only constitutionally bilinugal province, (according to Wikipedia).

Thanks for checking in on my tour blog. Today I drove from Montreal, Quebec to Edmundston, New Brunswick. The drive wasn't too exciting but it was very pretty.

I don't have a show tonight so I don't have much to report, EXCEPT that Edible Word Parade just got a 5-star review and was designated a Desert Island Disc by Wildy's World, a U.S.-based music blog. Check it out here: http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/05/review-darrelle-london-edible-word.html

Tomorrow I'm playing at Crumbs Cafe in Fredericton, NB. Show starts at 9pm so tell your Frederictonian friends to come on out!

Let's keep in touch,
Darrelle

Hello from Montreal! The show last night at Centre-Ste-Ambroise was great! The room was packed, and the audience was fantastic. And as usual, Matt Stern and Daryl Lamoureux were wonderful.

In true Montreal style, we went to Dunn's for some smoked meat after the show. MMMmmm.

We had the day off today, so we decided to make a music video for "Understand"! It was a lot of fun to make, and I'm excited to post it when it's all ready. The concept is kind of hard to explain, but it involves running on a treadmill and boozing with stuffed animals. It's all very deep and metaphorical.

Talk soon,
Darrelle

Don't you love being on tour?? I do! Thanks to everyone who has come out to these shows and been a part of these fun times! I've seen some old familiar faces out at schows, and lots of new faces too!

I've had the best time travelling and playing shows with Daryl Lamoureux and Matt Stern for the past few days. Tonight is the last show of our Canadian Invasion Singer/Songwriter Mini Tour. We are playing at Centre-Ste-Ambroise in Montreal. We're thinking about collaborating on a song tonight... maybe "The Boy is Mine" by Brandy and Monica?? We were practicing in the car and it sounds AMAZING.

After I bid farewell to Matt and Daryl and our HUGE entourage (ie my manager, Jordan-na), I will be continuing east by myself, with shows in Fredericton, Rothesay, Truro, Halifax, and more! So stay tuned....

xo
Darrelle

Well... technically I'm still in my apartment in Toronto, but the tour kick-off show was last night, so that means I'm on tour!!

Thanks to everyone who came to the show at Cameron House, the audience was so great. Tonight we'll be playing at Fox and Fiddle in Guelph so come on out if you're in the Guelph area!

Darrelle is packing her bags and getting ready to hit the road in May! First, she'll be joining the Canadian Invasion Singer-Songwriter Mini Tour, showcasing the best up-and-coming songwriters with stops in Toronto, Guelph, Ottawa and Montreal.

After the tour, Darrelle will be headed to the Maritimes on her own for some solo dates in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Check out the SHOWS section for dates! Hope to see you at a show!

After the successful launch of Edible Word Parade in Toronto (we packed the Supermarket with over 90 people!), Darrelle is ready to hit the road and bring her music to all you lucky Eastern Canadians! She's booked many shows for the next few months in southern Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes! Hurrah! Check the SHOW section for a full list of dates and keep checking back as we are adding new ones weekly.

You can also get updates straight to your inbox by signing up for the mailing list in the little box in the lower left corner. Facebook users can also become fans of Darrelle's by visiting the LINKS section of our website.

Thanks for your enthusiasm and support! We couldn't do it without you.

Hurrah hurrah! Edible Word Parade is finally here!

We are super-excited to have this fantastic debut album by Darrelle London available to you all. It's been a lot of hard work and a lot of fun. We hope you'll enjoy Darrelle's music as much as she enjoys making it!

There are many ways you can get Edible Word Parade . Click on the Buy tab to find out how to get your copy!

Darrelle is currently booking Canadian shows to promote Edible Word Parade Look for her to tour this spring and summer!

Thanks for all your kind words and support! Hope to see you at a show!

We're happy to announce that Darrelle's much-anticipated debut album, Edible Word Parade will be officially released in Canada on Tuesday, Feb 17th, 2009! It's nine little pop gems that showcase Darrelle's songwriting talent, great voice and quirky personality.

To celebrate the release of Edible Word Parade , we'll be hosting an album release show at Supermarket in Toronto, ON on the day of the release. Darrelle will be playing songs from her album live and there will be a few fun surprises! Doors are at 7pm and cover is only $5. Bring your friends and keep checking here for more details! We'd love to have you!

-Jordan-na

Hey Darrelle fans and friends,

As you might already know, Darrelle's debut full-length album, Edible Word Parade, will be coming out in February 2009! Hurrah!

We've gotten a head start on radio play as CBC Radio 2 Drive will be airing a track this Thursday, December 11 during the 3pm hour. So tune into Radio 2, check it out and call in to tell them you dig Darrelle's music and want to hear more! CBC Radio 2 can be picked up at different frequencies across Canada, on satellite with Bell TV and StarChoice and streamed online. Please visit http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/r2drive for more details.

(Pssst! Their toll-free number is 1-866-306-4636)

Stay tuned for details on the new album and release party!

Happy holidays!

--
Jordan-na

Tonight, after I finished my set, some of my new friends pulled out their guitars, mandolin, and fiddle and started jamming in the middle of the cafe. A few songs in, the venue owner joined in on harmonica. People wandered in off the street and took a seat at any table, regardless of who else was sitting there. It felt like a giant kitchen party. And that is why I love Nova Scotia.

I'm packing up in Amherst, Nova Scotia and I'm about to drive to Halifax.

This tour is going by so fast, and it has been an amazing experience so far. The way that people (some of whom I'd never met) have welcomed me into their homes along the way is amazing. I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to do what I love right now.

Exactly one year ago I was driving out east on a very similar route, but for a very different reason: I was looking at east coast law schools. taking campus tours, and meeting with admissions directors. It feels surreal to be back here one year later with such a different purpose. Law school may be right for me in the future, but this past year has made me realize that right now I must pursue my passion, which is making music. A year ago my plans for the future were confusing and hazy, but right now things are looking pretty clear (crystal clear, one might say haha).

I have lots of exciting things to look forward to when I return to Toronto, like Indie Week, upcoming shows, and finishing my album. But right now I'm just loving every minute of being on the road, playing my music for new audiences, and exploring a part of the country that I've always been drawn to. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.

Hello from Saint John!

I’ve only been away for a week and two days, but it feels like it’s been forever! Probably because I’ve covered a LOT of ground a played a lot of shows (five, to be exact).

The radio interview in Fredericton was so much fun. Jim, the program director, was really cool and is very dedicated to giving independent music a voice. Throughout the interview, he played my tracks “Selfish,” “Bad,” and “Understand.”

When Jim asked me what my upcoming album is called, I realized that I should probably give it a name! I spent most of the drive from Fredericton to Saint John thinking of possible names, but I didn’t come up with much. I’m actually horrible at naming things, including my songs. It took me months to name “Crystal Clear,” and it was a friend who came up with that one. Now that name seems like the obvious choice, but it wasn’t so obvious to me! So if anyone has any suggestions for an album name, I want to hear them!!

Now I have a couple of days off before my show in Truro, Nova Scotia. Today I’m hanging around Saint John, maybe I’ll do some touristy things like check out the Reversing Falls! I have no idea how that works, and I’m pretty curious.

In other news, I was selected to play a showcase at INDIE WEEK Toronto, on October 8th at the Free Times Café. This will be my first Toronto show in several months, so it should be a good time! I’ll be judged by a panel of industry professionals for a chance to perform in the finals on Saturday, October 11th. Finalists compete for huge prize packs, and a trip to Ireland to play in Indie Week Ireland 2009! I would love it if you guys could come out for this show! Let’s impress the judges!

OK I’m off to the Reversing Falls!
Darrelle

Hello!

I just arrived in Fredericton, NB for my show tomorrow at UNB's Cellar Pub. I will also be going on CSHR Fredericton, which is UNB's college radio station. I'll be on air between 2:30 and 4pm and there's a chance I'll be performing a song. I think you can tune in online: http://www.unb.ca/chsr/home.html.

The second Montreal show was awesome. Grumpy's is now one of my favourite venues, and it was full of interesting people! I definitely plan to come back there some time.

I'm having trouble with my myspace right now, so my website is the only place I'm posting the blogs. So check back in a few days!!

Bye bye,
Darrelle

Hi friends!

This is my fifth day on tour, and so far it has exceeded all my expectations!

The first show in Montreal went really well. My booking agent/publicist, Jordan-na, is from Montreal so she told her friends and family about the show, and a bunch of them came out! They were a great audience, and they all displayed their excellent snapping skills when I played “Bad.” I had a really good time, and I hope I’ll be back at the Shaika Café sometime soon. I’ll post pictures soon.

My show in Ottawa at the Rainbow was also a success. I shared the bill with Zachari Smith, a singer/songwriter from BC who is also on tour. He had some great songs, and we swapped CDs, so I’ll have something new to listen to on the way to New Brunswick.

Tonight I’m playing in Montreal again at Grumpy’s. You should come (if you live around here)!

The only glitch so far was running out of gas on the way to Montreal. That’s never happened to me before, so it was a little freaky when the car sputtered to a halt out in the boonies just outside of Cornwall. Luckily there was an auto shop close by, and a nice mechanic came to the rescue with a jerrycan. I’ve learned my lesson though – I’ll be filling up at every gas station I see!

Until next time…
Keep fit and have fun! (I made that up myself.)

Darrelle

The recordings of "Selfish" and "Bad" are finished, which is really exciting!
Please visit Darrelle's MySpace and take a listen. We'd love to have your input!
The final song for the demo, "Understand" is in the works right now.

Stay tuned for another update when all the new demo recording is done.