Darren Watson
Worlds of Music Episode 212 features a celebration of tracks that resonated on Worlds of Music in 2020
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
Mixtape - Darren Watson
Wellington musician Darren Watson has always had a passion for the blues. He's been committed to his craft for over 30 years, playing in a variety of bands including Smokeshop in the late 80s and… Audio
Worlds of Music Ep 199 features an IV with Jazz Gospel singer Gregory Porter.
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
The Sampler: Burna Boy, Fantastic Negrito, Darren Watson
Nick Bollinger reviews the global hip-hop of Nigerian rap star Burna Boy; a funky tonic for dark times from Fantastic Negrito; and the personal, political blues of Darren Watson. Audio
Worlds Of Music Ep 198 featuring Wellington Singer-Songwriter Darren Watson
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
Jacinda Ardern art posters deemed party advertisements
Posters featuring Jacinda Ardern by two well known Kiwi artists have been ruled party advertisements by the Electoral Commission. The posters have been under investigation for nearly three weeks… Audio
The Sampler: Bob Dylan, Four Tet, Darren Watson
Nick Bollinger reviews an epic lament from Bob Dylan, a set of nature-inspired electronica from British dance producer Four Tet; and and a reflection on the times from local bluesman Darren Watson.
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Darren Watson - sings the blues down the phone
Darren Watson sings the blues down the phone line and has a chat with Bryan Crump. Audio
Got the kiwi blues
Blues man Darren Watson has a gig on this Saturday in Wellington and he's dropped into our wellington studio to talk NZ blues. Audio
The Sampler: Too Many Millionaires by Darren Watson
Nick Bollinger pays attention to an acoustic set from Kiwi bluesman Darren Watson. Audio
The Sampler: 30 October 2018
Superturtle come from a place where it's always the early 80s; Darren Watson makes his home in the blues, and Neneh Cherry mixes slow jams and politics. Nick Bollinger listens. Audio
Worlds of Music: Darren Watson
Episode 82 features something of a 'blues' theme including an interview with Wellington musician Darren Watson who has just released a new album, (his 6th) called Too Many Millionaires - an acoustic… Audio
Chicago Smokeshop back singing the blues
Bluesman Darren Watson is best known as the frontman to 1980s rhythm and blues band Chicago Smokeshop. They had hits such as "Mind on My Sleeve", "I Can't Live Without Your Love", and "You Want… Audio
Song satirising PM shouldn't have been banned - Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal says a parody song satirising John Key in the build up to the last general election should never have been banned by the Electoral Commission. Audio
NZ Live: Darren Watson - in studio
Blues guitarist Darren Watson, who is also known for satirical song 'Planet Key', performs a song from his album Saint Hilda's Faithless Boy. Video
NZ Live - Darren Watson
Darren Watson is an award winning song writer and a smokin' hot blues guitarist, performing live from our Wellington studio on NZ Live. Video, Audio
Darren Watson: NZ Bluesman
NZ Blues musician talks about his current tour and plays live in the studio. Video, Audio
Playing Favourites with Jeremy Jones
Director of the Auckland multi-media company Propeller Motion who created the video for Planet Key, and the Animation Nation series for TV3's The Nation. Audio
Darren Watson on BB King
Local bluesman Darren Watson recalls the time he met B.B. King, and talks about his lasting legacy. Audio