derrenraser.com, the official site of the musician Derren Raser.
San Diego based artist combines classic folk with pop style, great lyrics and memorable melodies.
His music has been described as "Simon & Garfunkel meets the Shins," and has also drawn comparisons to Elliott Smith, James Taylor, Rufus Wainwright and Paul Simon.

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Shows:

  • UPCOMING SHOWS:
       Aug 5 @ 6:30pm / The Pageant, w/Hanson, St. Louis, MO
       Aug 12 @ 7:00pm / Borders, In-Store Event, Indianapolis, IN
       Aug 13 @ 6:00pm / Blossom Music Center, w/John Mayer, Cleveland, OH
       Aug 15 @ 3:00pm / Walker's Bluff Winery, Carterville, IL

    Watch Hanson Interview Derren LIVE!! 
    Thursday, Aug. 5th @ 5:30pm 



    Derren opening for JOHN MAYER & HANSON!! 
    Derren was recently announced a winner in both John Mayer's "Sidestage Warfare" and Hanson's "Shout It Out" competitions, and is so honored to be performing before John at his Cleveland, OH show on August 13th and to be supporting Hanson at their St. Louis, MO show at the Pageant on August 5th! See the SHOWS page for more information.

    New Album  NOW AVAILABLE
    Nominated for a 2009 Hollywood Music In Media Award

    "Home In This Direction"
    BUY NOW on iTunes and CDbaby

    New Album - Home In This Direction


    News:

    New Album REVIEW!!
    A review of Derren's new album recently featured in Music News Nashville!!


    Derren WINS Hollywood Music Award!!
    Read More about on the NEWS page


    NEW LIVE EP NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!!
    See MUSIC page for details


    Other News:

  • Derren nominated for a Hollywood Music Award!!
  • Two of Derren's songs to be included on a new Civil War compilation CD.
  • Derren's recent Benefit concert for Harvesters in Kansas City raises
          resources for over 1,800 meals!
  • Article about recent Benefit Concert in Kansas City in the KC Pitch Weekly.
          Take a look online at the Pitch Weekly's article.
  • Denver CBS Morning News LIVE VIDEO
  • Interview w/ Derren featured in Colorado's Summit Daily News
  • Derren's song "Letter Never Sent" included on new compilation
          Chillout West Coast Vol. 2
  • Derren to perform at the Colorado Music Summit in Denver, Colorado!!
  • See live video of Derren's NEW song "Missing the Point" HERE

    Press:
  • Derren featured in San Deigo Union Tribune!

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