Darden Smith

Darden Smith is a Texas based singer-songwriter with a 35-year career that continues to evolve and grow. He has released fifteen critically acclaimed albums and toured extensively in both the US and Europe. Among his other diverse projects, Smith has composed a symphony, scored three full-length dance theater works and produced a documentary for BBC2 Radio. His visual art is in both private and corporate collections. "The Habit of Noticing: Using Creativity to Make a Life (and a Living)" a collection of his writings, photos and drawings was published in 2018. He is the co-founder and former creative director of SongwritingWith:Soldiers. In 2021 he co-founded Frontline Songs, which uses collaborative songwriting to help tell the stories of frontline healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. His latest project, "Western Skies," will be released in early 2022. www.dardensmith.com. www.dardensmith-art.com.