10.18 - Andreas Kapsalis Trio - CD Release Details Announced

The Andreas Kapsalis Trio CD Release Show at The Morse Theater in Chicago will take place on Friday November 14. The Lonesome Organist opens the show at 8pm.

The evening will include a live photoplay presentation to Maya Deren's silent film 'Meditation on Violence' (1948). The night will also showcase a handful of musical guests to perform songs off the new AK Trio album 'Original Scores.' Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. The Morse Theatre is located at 1328 W. Morse Ave in the East Rogers Park neighborhood. More info can be found at: www.themorse.com


10.7.08 - Andreas Kapsalis Trio - Original Scores

The new Andreas Kapsalis Trio record will be available everywhere in November. The AK Trio will be on tour the second half of October with some pre-release copies of 'Original Scores.' For those of you in Chicago, join the trio at the Morse Theater on Friday November 14 for the official release party and performance with special guests and live photoplay. Visit the AK Trio's official MySpace page for a sample of the new material: http://myspace.com/aktrio.

Upcoming AK Trio shows:

10.17 Oak Creek Brewing Co - Sedona, AZ
10.18 Flagstaff Brewing Co - Flagstaff, AZ
10.19 Plush - Tucson, AZ
10.21 Raven Cafe - Prescott, AZ
10.22 Taos Inn Adobe Bar - Taos, NM
10.23 The Summit - Durango, CO
10.24 Bubble Lounge - Telluride, CO
10.25 Bongo Billy's - Salida, CO
10.26 Vine Street Pub - Denver, CO
10.27 Road 34 - Fort Collins, CO
10.28 Laughing Goat - Boulder, CO
10.29 Goofy Foot Lodge - Omaha, NE
11.1 Kryptonite - Rockford, IL
11.14 Morse Theater - Chicago, IL
11.28 Acorn Theater - Three Oaks, MI
12.6 The House Cafe - DeKalb, IL


9.1.08 - New Media Player

DarrenGarvey.com now has sound! Click on 'Launch Music Player' below to hear a sampling of the music that Darren has been involved with over the past years. Includes some solo work for film & tv as well as collaborations with Andreas Kapsalis, Cameron McGill, Ernie Hendrickson, Bill Lowman, Joe Goodkin, Dave Miller, Lindsay Anderson, and more!!! Stay tuned for new music from Buddy Nuisance and mixes from the upcoming solo record.


8.10.08 - September Tour

9.4 Cafe Montmartre - Madison, WI
9.5 Cranky Pat's - Neenah, WI
9.6 Kryptonite - Rockford, IL
9.9 The Mill - Iowa City, IA
9.10 Box Awesome - Lincoln, NE
9.11 Slowdown - Omaha, NE
9.12 Road 34 - Fort Collins, CO
9.13 Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO
9.15 B.Side Lounge - Boulder, CO
9.16 Kilby Court - Salt Lake City, UT
9.17 Velour - Provo, UT
9.18 Walnut Room - Denver, CO
9.19 Knickerbockers - Lincoln, NE
9.20 Mojos - Columbia, MO
9.21 Randy Bacon Gallery - Springfield, MO
9.22 Off Broadway - St Louis, MO
9.23 Mike N' Mollys - Champaign, IL
9.26 Schubas - Chicago, IL

All shows are with Darren behind the drumset for Cameron McGill & What Army. Check www.cameronmcgill.com for more info.


5.30.08 - Upcoming Festivals

After tours with Cameron McGill & What Army and the Andreas Kapsalis Trio festival season is upon us. Look for Darren at the following summer festivals:

7.3 RIBFEST - Naperville, IL
(w/ Ernie Hendrickson)
7.6 SUMMERFEST - Milwuakee, WI
(w/ Cameron McGill & What Army)
7.25 MIDWEST FEST - Mount Pleasant, MI
(w/ Cameron McGill & What Army)
7.26 MINI TAKES THE STATES - Elkhart, WI
(w/ Cameron McGill & What Army)
8.30 STRIPMINES MUSIC FEST - Murphysboro, IL
(w/ Ernie Hendrickson)
9.13 MONOLITH MUSIC FESTIVAL -
Red Rocks - Morrison, CO
(w/ Cameron McGill & What Army)
9.19 LINCOLN CALLING - Lincoln, NE
(w/ Cameron McGill & What Army)


5.15.08 - Cancelled Shows

The Andreas Kapsalis Trio will be ending their June Tour in San Francisco and Los Angeles for a handful of private events. Due to this drastic routing change, 3 shows have been cancelled: Plush (Tucson, AZ), Carousel Lounge (Austin, TX), and Chatroom Pub (Fort Worth, TX).

AKtrio June tour:
6.5 b.Side Lounge - Boulder, CO
6.6 Road 34 - Fort Collins, CO
6.7 Appaloosa - Denver, CO
6.8 Laughing Goat - Boulder, CO
6.11 Bubble Lounge - Telluride, CO
6.12 The Summit - Durango, CO
6.13 Flagbrew - Flagstaff, AZ
6.14 Oak Creek Brewing Co - Sedona, AZ


4.5.08 - May Tour Dates Announced

Cameron McGill & What Army will be touring as support for Margot & The Nuclear So and So's in May. The dates with Margot are below...stay tuned for more What Army shows at the front and back of this run.

5.6 Randy Bacon Gallery - Springfield, MO
5.7 Lucas School House - St Louis, MO
5.9 Stage Door - Madison, WI
5.10 Cactus Club - Milwaukee, WI
5.12 Turf Club - St Paul, MN
5.13 The Waiting Room - Omaha, NE
5.14 Jackpot Saloon - Lawrence, KS
5.16 Larimer Lounge - Denver, CO
5.17 Kilby Court - Salt Lake City, UT


3.4.08 - Solo Performance - Wed April 2nd

Since November 2007, Darren Garvey has been working with engineer Manny Sanchez (Umphrey's McGee, The Hush Sound, Plain White T's, Bound Stems) at In Vault Lab Studios on his first solo record due for release later this year.

The debut solo performance in support of this new material is on Wednesday, April 2 at the new Uncommon Ground location (1401 W. Devon Ave). Darren will play guitar, bass drum, hi hat, piano, and sing. Temporarily stepping away from the drums... opening for Cameron McGill, show starts at 9pm.


2.20.08 - South By Southwest / C & C Drum Company

In preparation for Austin's South By Southwest music festival in March, The Hideout is hosting its 2nd Annual Sending the Four-Star City to the Lone Star State musical showcase on Saturday March 8th. Darren will be playing with Cameron McGill in this all day benefit for SXSW bound Chicago musicians. Cameron McGill and band will be touring to and from Austin in March. Check the shows page for details.

Darren Garvey has accepted a recent invitation to become a C & C Custom Drums endorser. C & C Drum Company is making amazing maple drums with a vintage look and sound. Look for Darren's new C & C kit in May!


1.24.08 - Live on MOKB SIRIUS Blog Radio, Left of Center

Listen to a radio spot Cameron McGill and friends recorded en route to Nashville this past weekend. Live cuts, photos, and songs from the new album can be found at My Old Kentucky Blog.


12.12.07 - New Website / Vic Firth

Welcome to the newly redesigned website! Darrengarvey.com is a means to promote the upcoming dg solo release as well as keep you up to date on performances and any news. If you are interested in more information about specific projects, please follow the links from the 'projects' page. The artwork you see behind this text is by Jeff Walcott and the design comes from Stelios Constantinides.

Darren Garvey has accepted a recent invitation to become a Vic Firth endorser. Vic Firth sticks and mallets have been a staple of Darren's playing since the beginning. Check out the very informative Vicfirth.com.