Recognized
for his crafty wit and skillful musicianship, Folk/Americana
musician and entertainer Dennis Warner captivates audiences in
over 100 cities each year with his smooth vocals and six
and twelve string guitars. He is also a popular guest speaker
at various community gatherings throughout the country.
Warners
credits include appearing on numerous regional television and
radio programs as well as NPRs "Great Acoustics,
Live!" and "River City Folk". He has hosted
his own radio special, "Jammin with Dennis Warner"
broadcast by public radio affiliates. Dennis is about to release
his ninth CD and is the author of the childrens book
Beads on One String.
Though
he is widely admired for his moving interpretations of songs written
by other artists, Dennis has been honored with a concert at the
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
for his songwriting talents. Other songwriting accolades include
being a three-time New Folk finalist for songwriting
at the internationally acclaimed Texas based Kerrville Folk
Festival, co-founded by producer Rod Kennedy and legendary
performer Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary). Dennis has also
appeared multiple times at Nashvilles famed writers
club, The Bluebird Café.
Warner
has collaborated with many noted musicians, including vocalist
Prudence Johnson, and instrumentalists Peter Ostroushko
and George Maurer. Most recently, he recorded with musician
and humanitarian J.D. Steele.
Besides
being a gifted musician, Dennis Warner is also an outstanding
entertainer, cleverly blending ballads with uptempo songs,
audience participation and humor into a memorable event. He is
noted for his warm stage presence and ability to connect with
his audience.
Now
in its Fourth Printing, Warners popular book Beads
on One String evolved from one of his songs and led to the
creation of The Beads on One String Project, an elementary
school curriculum being used throughout the country as a meaningful
and fun way to teach kids about the negative effects of bullying
and the positive effects of recognizing our connectedness
with others. In support of his book and the curriculum project,
Dennis is often a guest musician and speaker at schools and libraries.
Though
he calls Minnesota home, Warner loves to travel and has visited
every state during his twenty plus year career. Dennis tours
solo and also with his band The Ds. On and
off the stage, Dennis is personable and good-humored. When not
working on his music, he can be found sailing, eating ice cream
or listening to a Minnesota Twins baseball game.
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