Darren Watson is an engaging and fiery singer with electric and acoustic guitar skills to burn! Whether it’s a solo show for fifty people or a sold-out and pumping electric gig, he brings passion and fire to every occasion.

Since leaving rhythm & blues showband Chicago Smoke Shop in the early 1990's Watson has cemented his reputation as the nation's most original, contemporary, blues-based voice. He's released seven albums including 2002's King Size (which was nominated for Best Roots Album | 2002 NZ Music Awards), 2005's South Pacific Soul, 2010's internationally acclaimed Saint Hilda's Faithless Boy, and Introducing Darren Watson from 2014.

For more information check out the muzic.net.nz Profile for Darren Watson

Getting Sober For The End Of The World debuted in the Official New Zealand Top 40 Albums on 5 October 2020. It has been in the Top 40 Albums for one week with a highest position of #23. There are three albums by Darren Watson in the Top 40 Albums.