Denise Vasquez is an Award Winning, professional published Artist whose talents run the gamut from Illustration, Singing, playing guitar and acting to dancing, and writing. Denise was influenced by art at a very early age by her mother who was an artist. They didn't have much, but music, art and the theater have always been a part of her life. Denise began singing from the time she could talk, dancing from the time she could walk, drawing from the moment she could hold a pencil, and writing from the time she could form a sentence!
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-Denise Vasquez performed during closing ceremonies at Jedi Con in Germany!
-Denise Vasquez is working on her 4th album!
Press Release for Denise Vasquez
NOMINATED FOR BEST INDIE FEMALE VOCALIST BY THE LA MUSIC AWARDS, FOUR TIME WINNER of the ASCAP PERFORMING SONGWRITERS AWARD, Selected by MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE to be on their HOT 100 LIST FOR SIX CONSECUTIVE YEARS, Denise Vasquez brings her big heart and unique mix of music to audiences around the world.
Denise finished recording her third album "FRAME OF MIND" in Nashville with producer Lauren Stalnecker. Denise has already received over 80,000 plays on myspace and is currently recording her 4th album "LIFE HAPPENS".
Denise has been compared to "Janis Joplin meets Jewel", but Denise writes and sings from her own soul. Her considerable vocal range and songwriting talents have earned her the praise of critics and industry alike. Denise was selected to be a FEATURED ARTIST in WESTLAKE AUDIO STUDIO'S ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. She has released two other self-produced albums "LIVE IN ONE TAKE", and "FIGHTING DARKNESS". Her radio play includes being featured LIVE on KCLA 99.3 FM, KPFK 90.7FM "ARTS IN REVIEW", LIVE on 88.5 FM "TIED TO THE TRACKS", NETTE RADIO, CLASSIC FM and INOCULATED RADIO. Denise has acquired some wonderful SPONSORS and ENDORSEMENTS: Daisy Rock Guitars, Audix Microphones, G7th Capos, Minawear, UnityCorps.
Denise is a passionate Singer/Songwriter who performs quite extensively as a solo artist for charity events (Relay For Life, Worldfest, South Central Farm Aid, Wo+men 4 a cause, World Vegan Day), as well as in some of the most respected venues worldwide including: The Cavern Club (UK), The Dublin Castle (Camden, UK), Under The Boardwalk (Sheffield, UK), The Bitter End (NYC), Borders Bookstores (CA), The El Rey Theatre(CA), Caneel Bay (USVI) and more.
Denise was influenced by art at a very early age. Her mother was an artist. They didn't have much, but music, art and the theatre have always been a part of her life. Denise began singing from the time she could talk, dancing from the time she could walk, and writing from the time she could form a sentence. High School was where Denise got a taste of performing as an actress which led to Denise enrolling at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and at The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre Training Unit. Being onstage is a natural place for Denise. She's performed in many Theatrical Productions (NYC), Improv Shows (NYC), which led to Feature Films (Carlito's Way, Jungle Fever, Malcolm X), TV (Law & Order, SNL, MTV,) as well as dancing in Music Videos (Kenny Chesney's "How Forever Feels").
Having grown up between New York City and the Virgin Islands, Denise proudly incorporates all of her experiences as an actress, singer, guitarist, painter, in her life as well as her music. She has travelled extensively living in places like Scotland, London, the US Virgin Islands, and now Los Angeles. These experiences have led Denise to be a spirit that is deep, pure and real. Her songs speak of her positive outlook of love, life and the pursuit of happiness. Denise says "My purpose is to share my life, help spread Peace, joy, love and understanding through my music. Thanks to my mom who raised my sister and I on her own; for showing us through her challenges that if you believe, work hard, focus, treat others as you want to be treated, stay true to yourself and your dreams, and never give up...everything that I have experienced has led me to be the woman I am today. My music is all that I am!"