Darrell Power was born on June 3,1968 and is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, music producer, and former member of Canadian folk rock band Great Big Sea.
17 Facts About Darrell Power
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Darrell Power is a guest host of VOCM Nightline and Open Line.
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Darrell Power later attended Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he met the other members of Great Big Sea.
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Darrell Power retired from Great Big Sea in 2003 to spend more time with his family.
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Darrell Power has since made guest appearances with the 7 Deadly Sons at the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival and with Great Big Sea at Torbay 250.
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Darrell Power wrote and produced the theme songs for the successful provincial political campaigns of Premiers Williams, Dunderdale, and Ball.
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Darrell Power produced the album Tarahan's Town for the Newfoundland folk group Tarahan.
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In January 2018, Darrell Power launched a series of solo performances at the small Black Sheep pub in downtown St John's.
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Darrell Power described it as a combination of Canadiana, Americana, and Great Big Sea music.
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Darrell Power produced and directed the film Where There is Love.
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Darrell Power was the subject of the 2022 documentary The Power of Music - Darrell's Story produced by his son Ben Power.
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On September 4,2017, Darrell Power announced he was running for Councillor at Large in the City of St John's.
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Darrell Power ran on a platform of reduced taxes, improved efficiencies at city hall, and development of cultural industries.
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Darrell Power received endorsements from former bandmates Alan Doyle, Sean McCann, and Bob Hallett.
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Darrell Power was endorsed by comedians Mark Critch and Pete Soucy.
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Darrell Power served as Master of Ceremonies for a Refugee Immigrant Advisory Council event.
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Darrell Power has been a songwriter volunteer for Art Smart Songwriting.