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"What Else Is New"

What Else Is New
1. Produced by: J.K. Gulley
(with J. Richard Hutt)
(13 Selections - Playing Time 48:38)
Darcy Lynne Ward is a Victoria Harbour, Ontario (Georgian Bay), singer / songwriter who has teamed up with veteran songwriter/producer J.K. Gulley on this debut disc. Ten songs on the album are co-written by the Ward / Gulley combo.
The songs and the music are not mainstream country, but more a moody blues, alternative, with a Bobbie (Ode To Billy Joe) Gentry feel. Ward is able to deliver the songs with a strong, convincing vocal style; smooth when it needs to be, and biting where needed.
Several cuts have definite potential. The mid-tempo That Girl's in Love is a standout, as are the more funky Thrill, and the moody ballad, Small Moves. There's a good bounce to tunes like Jealous Jane and Readin' My Heart; while the heavy duty blues item Ain't Gonna Find Me, with a tasty piano intro, might suggest that Charlie Rich was one of Darcy Lynne Ward's 'inspirations'.
Darcy Lynn Ward also shows some Scottish roots, with two songs here, Neap Tide and Banks Of Clyde, coming complete with tin whistle and Highland Pipe accompaniment. It makes for an interesting diversion. Also included is a solid version of the cabaret classic Fly Me To The Moon, which had been countryfied, recently by Nashville's Lorrie Morgan.
J.K. Gulley's touches on the project are extensive. His production work (with J. Richard Hutt) is tasty and effective; his songwriting continues to be a major asset, and his impeccable guitar work rates with the best in the business. Having these talents so central to the overall project, makes this Darcy Lynne Ward album all that much more interesting and enjoyable.
What Else Is New was recorded at The Power Plant Studio, with J.K. Gulley's production and musical touches supported by an all-star cast of musicians including special guest Colin Linden on several of the key cuts.
Larry Delaney, Editor of Country Music News

- Country Music News


"What Else Is New"

What Else Is New
1. Produced by: J.K. Gulley
(with J. Richard Hutt)
(13 Selections - Playing Time 48:38)
Darcy Lynne Ward is a Victoria Harbour, Ontario (Georgian Bay), singer / songwriter who has teamed up with veteran songwriter/producer J.K. Gulley on this debut disc. Ten songs on the album are co-written by the Ward / Gulley combo.
The songs and the music are not mainstream country, but more a moody blues, alternative, with a Bobbie (Ode To Billy Joe) Gentry feel. Ward is able to deliver the songs with a strong, convincing vocal style; smooth when it needs to be, and biting where needed.
Several cuts have definite potential. The mid-tempo That Girl's in Love is a standout, as are the more funky Thrill, and the moody ballad, Small Moves. There's a good bounce to tunes like Jealous Jane and Readin' My Heart; while the heavy duty blues item Ain't Gonna Find Me, with a tasty piano intro, might suggest that Charlie Rich was one of Darcy Lynne Ward's 'inspirations'.
Darcy Lynn Ward also shows some Scottish roots, with two songs here, Neap Tide and Banks Of Clyde, coming complete with tin whistle and Highland Pipe accompaniment. It makes for an interesting diversion. Also included is a solid version of the cabaret classic Fly Me To The Moon, which had been countryfied, recently by Nashville's Lorrie Morgan.
J.K. Gulley's touches on the project are extensive. His production work (with J. Richard Hutt) is tasty and effective; his songwriting continues to be a major asset, and his impeccable guitar work rates with the best in the business. Having these talents so central to the overall project, makes this Darcy Lynne Ward album all that much more interesting and enjoyable.
What Else Is New was recorded at The Power Plant Studio, with J.K. Gulley's production and musical touches supported by an all-star cast of musicians including special guest Colin Linden on several of the key cuts.
Larry Delaney, Editor of Country Music News

- Country Music News


"Review Of What Else Is New"

Review of "What Else Is New", a recording by Darcy Lynne Ward.



This is a very tasteful first recording by Ontario, Canada songstress Darcy Lynne Ward. The highlight is her warm, inviting voice and tender original lyrics. Her melodies range from rollicking to gentle lullabies which are very effective at relaxing the listener. Don't go to sleep though, you won't want to miss the rest of the recording. I particularly liked Cowgirl's Lullaby. It has that rare ability to carry the listener off somewhere else. I felt myself curled up by a warm fire in some remote area ready to sleep after a long day. Most of the songs are about love and relationships and winning and losing at the game of life. This is a multi influenced collection of songs with hints of country, pop and folk music throughout. Her song Neap Tide is traditional in feel but, contemporary in presentation. The bag pipe solo at then end of Banks of Clyde can send a shiver up the spine of the coldest hearted soul. Her covers are done so well they sound like originals. Runaway Train fits seamlessly into the flow and feel of the album. It is well recorded and the instrumentation is top notch. There are some terrific musicians making Darcy's voice and songs stand out above a lot of other performers in this field. Produced by Nashville veteran J.K.Gulley, this collection deserves to be listened to over and over again and played on the radio. For more information go to www.darcylynneward.com

Russ Musgrove
Mundy's Bay Folk Society
- Mundy's Bay Folk Society


"Review Of What Else Is New"

Review of "What Else Is New", a recording by Darcy Lynne Ward.



This is a very tasteful first recording by Ontario, Canada songstress Darcy Lynne Ward. The highlight is her warm, inviting voice and tender original lyrics. Her melodies range from rollicking to gentle lullabies which are very effective at relaxing the listener. Don't go to sleep though, you won't want to miss the rest of the recording. I particularly liked Cowgirl's Lullaby. It has that rare ability to carry the listener off somewhere else. I felt myself curled up by a warm fire in some remote area ready to sleep after a long day. Most of the songs are about love and relationships and winning and losing at the game of life. This is a multi influenced collection of songs with hints of country, pop and folk music throughout. Her song Neap Tide is traditional in feel but, contemporary in presentation. The bag pipe solo at then end of Banks of Clyde can send a shiver up the spine of the coldest hearted soul. Her covers are done so well they sound like originals. Runaway Train fits seamlessly into the flow and feel of the album. It is well recorded and the instrumentation is top notch. There are some terrific musicians making Darcy's voice and songs stand out above a lot of other performers in this field. Produced by Nashville veteran J.K.Gulley, this collection deserves to be listened to over and over again and played on the radio. For more information go to www.darcylynneward.com

Russ Musgrove
Mundy's Bay Folk Society
- Mundy's Bay Folk Society


"Roots Music Report"

“The lyrics of her original tracks reveal inspired heart-felt emotions and the creativity of an extraordinary storyteller... Lovers of mixed country and blues do not miss talented Darcy Lynne Ward’s debut CD “What else is New.” Brenda Barbee- Roots Music Report

- Brenda Barbee


"Roots Music Report"

“The lyrics of her original tracks reveal inspired heart-felt emotions and the creativity of an extraordinary storyteller... Lovers of mixed country and blues do not miss talented Darcy Lynne Ward’s debut CD “What else is New.” Brenda Barbee- Roots Music Report

- Brenda Barbee


"Country Music Round Up Magazine"

"If you like to musically break into tingling pins-and-needles and you like your country Canadian -you won't find it comes more inviting than this...grassroots expression of the Canadian genre on full throttle. Highly recommended, her earthy-country album is a beauty!"
Paul Davis, Country Music Round Up Magazine
- Paul Davis


"Country Music Round Up Magazine"

"If you like to musically break into tingling pins-and-needles and you like your country Canadian -you won't find it comes more inviting than this...grassroots expression of the Canadian genre on full throttle. Highly recommended, her earthy-country album is a beauty!"
Paul Davis, Country Music Round Up Magazine
- Paul Davis


Discography

CD "What Else Is New..." is an Indie on The Producer's Collective Label.
The single "That Girl's In Love" International Release on Hot Disc for Radio.
"What Else Is New..." released to Americana Radio

New Single "Runaway Train" Radio Mix to be released to Canadian Radio TBA

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Bio

WINNER OF THE 2006 HEMI AWARDS BEST COVER SONG-- RUNAWAY TRAIN!!! WIVK AMERICANA HIGHWAY, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE

A featured Singer Songwriter at the Canadian Country Music Awards Songwriter's Cafe in St. John, New Brunswick 2006.

Raised in Midland, Ontario, Canada, Darcy has been playing and singing long before she learned fractions in school. She possesses a diverse background in musical history from R & B, to sixties cover bands, acapella, country, and many years of studio performances. Her studio experience has graced her name on dozens of albums, and now, her voice headlines her first CD, "What Else Is New..." Produced by Nashville veteran, J.K. Gulley and, musical legend J. Richard Hutt, her record features 13 tracks, 11 penned by Ward. Her sound is not mainstream country but more a rootsy alternative with a moody blues edge.

Her live performances draw you in and can captivate your senses as you experience the imagery in her lyrics, and the pure emotional aspect of her musical influences. Her feel and raw passion is something she can deliver hands down in her performances.

Ward has quite a diverse history--with a degree in Marketing, 10 years working in a smokey bar slinging beer, hosting karaoke & spinning records. She returned to school for nursing and has spent the last 6 years as a direct front line staff at a maximum security psychiatric hospital for men. It was during this time, Darcy felt some of the burdens that come with the job, and slowly eased back into song writing to alleviate the stress of her job.

When Darcy writes, she describes the vibe of her home a perfect place for her music to melt like butter on paper. And who wouldn't-- on 278 acres with 5 horses, a 175 lb irish wolf hound, a 90 lb german shepherd, 4 cats, and her wonderful husband (who thankfully is a veterinarian with all those animals.)

Visit her www.myspace.com/darcylynneward