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Dennis Florine

About Me

“Dennis performs with passion and charm. His love for the music and its power to transform people's lives is evident in every note.”
- Deb Alley, Artistic Director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (Ranked 9th in the Nation)
“Dennis's work is authentic and engaging, and his performance is energetic and raucous. The students at Fremd High School loved him.”
- Tony Romano, author of the award winning books When the World Was Young and If You Eat You Never Die and Co-founder of ‘Writers Week’ at Fremd High School.
Born and raised in Chicago, Dennis Florine has been touring the country for the past four years. In addition to performing countless music venues and schools across the nation, he has toured in 8 European countries. Attracting all sorts of audiences, Florine is currently performing for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival in Bloomington, IL, as well as touring full time. He has shared the stage with bands like Fred Shafer and Oval Opus, and had the privilege of working with Grammy winning engineer Rico Lumpikin (Outkast, Monica) and producer Nate Yaccino (Jessica Sonner, Brandon Grissom).
His music has been featured on radio stations such as Bloomington’s 99.5 The Eagle, Colorado Spring’s 91.5 “The SOCC” and countless college radio stations across Chicago.
With a voice compared to Tracy Chapman and Jason Mraz, and a writing style like Matt Kearney, he brings something special to every show.
Dennis just released his newest EP, “Scratching at the Surface Now” featuring the hit single ‘Romina.’ He is currently working on his next album, set to release in the spring of 2010.
For booking information, visit him at his website www.mypsace.com/dennisflo, email [email protected], or call 847/293-5961.
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Member Since: 20/11/2005
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Sounds Like: Video of the Week: Week 3 - "Soul" Check out this video: Soul Live at Pub 2

Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Video of the Week 1: I Dont Need You

Hey friends!So wanted to let you all know about the video of the week that I am doing now, starting with this song called, "I Don't Need You."  I'd love to hear what you think, so please comment or me...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:53:00 GMT

Twittering, Official EP release date, New Shows, Music Videos...There's so much to talk about!!

What's up Family!  How are you?  It's been awhile!Sorry for the lapse in time guys.  If you take a look at a few blogs back, "More Questions on Balance" I'm starting to fall back into that same issue....
Posted by on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:26:00 GMT

Twitchy Fingers....

What's up Family!  How are you doing on this holiday weekend?Speaking of the holiday, does anyone know where Labor Day started?  I looked it up, and apparently it started with union strikes in Canada,...
Posted by on Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:28:00 GMT

New Headshots! Which would you chose?

Hey all,So I just had my head shots updated, and am having to chose two of them for an agency; I need a serious one and a smiling one.  I've been racking my brain trying to decide, but I'm awful at se...
Posted by on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:06:00 GMT

Lyrics # 4: Shakespeare's Lullaby

I said there's something in the wayYou always seem to look me in the eyes.Now I never thought you'd say"I think it's time we start to say goodbye."Do you remember all the timesStaying on your drive-wa...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:22:00 GMT

Lyrics # 3: For the Sinews in your Footsteps

I know that you're saying it's the end,I can see it in your eyes.I don't know why we triedSo hard to keep this all inside.But you're telling me that it'sThat it's time to go, but yourYour heart it's b...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:24:00 GMT

Lyrics # 2: Romina

When time stands stillYoure not aloneJust say it I will, but you just dontJust let him goYou knowYou know You knowSo Hold youre head up highHold it up for youDont hold your breath for him this tim...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:17:00 GMT

Lyrics #1: I Am the One

When she speaks its like she swallowed a sun riseShe gives it back in pieces so I can seeWhat beauty sounds likeI built her elaborate gardensWith whispering rocksSang her thousands of symphoniesShe c...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:45:00 GMT

More questions on balance...

What up Floripino's!  How is everyone today?So I've really been struggling the past few days with the balance between marketing my music, and being able to write new material.  As an artist, I really ...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:28:00 GMT

Summer update...

What up Floripino's!This summer has been a challenge of balance; the dichotomy between doing and being is always on my mind, as I am consistently working to be present.  I find myself wanting to be in...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:59:00 GMT