Bio
Born & raised near Saginaw Michigan, I grew up listening to Artists such as: Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Marty Robbins, Nat King Cole and the Everly Brothers. My Father was a big Country Music fan, but my Mother also had an ear for Popular Music of the time. Listening to my parents record collection is one of my earliest memories. Later it was bands like the Beatles and Buffalo Springfield that inspired me to learn to play Guitar and start writing my own songs. Those two Bands continue to influence my writing style today.
Dennis obtained his 15 minutes of fame in 1988 by winning a National songwriting contest for the song Bird of Prey. With his CD "Still Waters", which was released in 1999, Dennis showcased his eclectic songwriting with 10 original songs ranging from Acoustic Blues to Contemporary Folk. His Song " Life's Highway" was also included on the Northern Michigan Songwriters compilation CD "Risin' Shine".
In the Summer of 2002 Dennis collaborated with Playwright Dave Kann to write and record acoustic instrumental music for the play "The Cherry Buggy Whip".
Palmer is a thoughtful, multi-talented singer-songwriter .. Northern Express
"CherryTown"- released in the spring of 2003- contains 13 well crafted songs. From the haunting "Dakota Dream" to the thought provoking "CherryTown"
. Audio Voice
Upland released 2005
peaceful easy feeling, Leelanau County style
a distilled in the bottle oration that flows straight and true...Northern Express
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