"Indigenous in the News"
Interview with Darren, Enjoy!

Podcast

Host/Producer: Larry Knudsen, Ho-Chunk Nation
Engineer:  Chris Paul, Fort Angle, Ontario
Paul Meek, Minneapolis



Enjoy Music from Darren's
"Audiobiography" CD

Darren and Madhats

Born and raised in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Darren Geffre started writing music and lyrics when he was 12 years old.  Since then, he has pushed his pop/rock music all over the globe.  Darren's music has captured fans of all ages.   Darren has been playing and singing in bands since the age of 16 with previous groups such as Black Diamond, Crimson and "Nammy" Nominated group "Wakinyan".

His stage presence is distinguished by his vibrant energy. Darren's original music was nominated for a 2001 Native American Music Award for the single "If I Ever", in the category of Best Independent Recording. Darren's album "Uncivilized" has sold over 9000 copies, enough to get him a 2004 entry level "Grammy" nominated for "Best New Artist" and "Album of the Year".

He has been featured on LA's legendary Pacifica Radio, NPR (National Public Radio), National Native News, The American Indian Cable Network - Comcast, XM Satellite Radio, Darren was August 2003's "Music Maker of the Month" on nationally syndicated "Native America Calling", Men's Health Magazine, Native People's Magazine, APTN (Aboriginal People's Television Network), TNT's "Into the West" and ABC Family's "Wildfire" pilot in 2005.

Darren's music landed #1 on 9 different CMJ College Radio stations in 2003 and he can be heard on 180 radio stations across the United States and Canada including XM Satellite radio.  Darren is also the first Native American Artist to be on Podcasting. Darren's latest CD was produced by Duncan Pain and Pop Maestro Peter Amato.

Darren recently won the award for "Outstanding Musical Performance" for 2003 from FAITA (First Americans in the Arts).  Won the 2004 "Award of Distinction" Music Video Award at Indian Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI, Darren was also nominated for "Best Pop Album" at Indian Summerfest 2004.  Darren was featured twice in "Men's Health Magazine", once in December 2002 and then again in August 2005 for his incredible 125 pound weight loss.

Darren's constant drive and determination is making him something to reckon with in the music industry.

Mrs. Darren Geffre

Watertown 2006

Past Artists

Michael Joseph April 2008 Nortec Collective March 2008 Nspire February 2008 Forth Yeer Freshman Januuary 08 Nosotros November 07 Night Shield October 07 The Johnnys September 07 Shawn Michael Perry August 07 Tracy Bone July 07 Native Era June 07 Stevie Salas May 07 Jackie Bird April 07 Buggin Malone March 07 The Plateros February 07 Darren Geffre January 07 Bluedog December 06 South Thunderbird November 06 Elk Soldier October 06 Jimmy Wolf September 06 Sarah Hindsley August 06 UPGROUND July 06 Paul Underwood June 06 Myron Pyawasit May 06 Bill Miller March 06 Wade Fernandez February 06 M. Cochise Anderson January 06 Michael Jacobs