Denison Witmer

Denison Witmer is a TracksandGigs favourite. In the league of 'American acoustic guitar singer-songwriters' he is probably currently number one.

2005's 'Are You A Dreamer' was a superb album, deserving of far more recognition than it received. A set of songs inspired by dreams, memories and old photographs, it was a lovely, warm album to listen to and in particular the song 'Castles and Cathedrals' is just a brilliantly written ballad that everyone should hear.

He has taken his time over a follow-up, but then that album also took a while to come after the equally excellent 'Philadelphia Songs'. It seems that a new record is not far off anyway, it has been recorded and if you go to Denison's Myspace (link below) you can hear a new song called 'Carry The Weight'. Sung with Rosie Thomas, this indicates that Denison's work with Don Peris has led him to be even more influenced by the Innocence Mission than he was already. This can only be a good thing. Can't wait for the LP.

http://www.myspace.com/denisonwitmer