Dennis Warner
Biography
Performance Arrangements: Solo, Duo, Trio or Quartet
Americana/folk singer and songwriter Dennis Warner blends humor, audience participation and serious music into a memorable and fun concert for adults and families.
"Songs that ring true.... Like a heart to heart with an old friend."
—Bobby Vee; Music Legend
—Bobby Vee; Music Legend
"Warner's music consistently shines in its tight compositions and beautiful melodies."
—Kris Bergquist; St. Cloud Times (MN)
—Kris Bergquist; St. Cloud Times (MN)
Warner has toured extensively throughout North America during his twenty plus year career, appearing numerous times on both television and radio. He has also been honored with an invitation to perform in concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Live! Volume 2 is Dennis Warner's eighth CD and was released in February 2007. The CD was recorded in concert at the Pioneer Place Theater in Minnesota and features Warner as a solo artist and also with his band. Several of the songs speak to Warner's love for the environment and the outdoors, but also included is the stunning "One More Angel" he wrote for a family member who had passed away.
Warner's career blossomed a few years ago with the release of his song "Beads on One String" as a children's book. Already into its fourth printing, "Beads on One String" has become a favorite with teachers and parents alike for its powerful, positive message of Unity along with its beautiful illustrations.
Dennis Warner accompanies his smooth vocals with his own unique, percussive style of playing the six and twelve string guitars. Warner's concerts are suitable for "all ages".
Beads on One String
The Beads on One String Project came about as an "Anti Bullying," "Character Education" curriculum connection for elementary schools.
During the past four years, over 100,000 kids have experienced The Beads on One String Project, where the whole school comes together to learn about tough issues but in a fun and positive manner.
In conjunction with The Beads on One String Project, Dennis Warner has developed a remarkable concert for elementary schools, incorporating bullying and diversity issues into a show filled with music and humor.
The Players
Dennis Warner - 6 & 12 String guitars, vocals
Dan Neale - guitars
Derrick Raiter - Percussion
DK Kennedy - Harmonica, Marimba
