Dare Wren Smiles
!= Musician =!
//Portal//
Out On All Platforms, Ya!
BIO//
Dreamy folk with inspiring personal lyrics.
Flavorful classical guitar playing.
All money raised from shows and online streaming will be donated to the RAVEN Trust.
I am based around the Pacific Northwest, Canada.
Videos of performances can be found below.
More info about the album can be found in the slideshow below.
Thank you so much!
FAQ for Promoters:
You will receive a tax receipt after donating directly from RAVEN (see Donate link below). You can use this tax receipt for your tax return the following year. You help Indigenous Communities and the Environment, get a great performer, AND can recoup costs from hiring me? COOL!
Depending on how far I need to travel, I may require help with transportation related costs. I know venues and musical organizations operate on tight budgets. However, musicians are often under-appreciated at every stage of their careers by organizations that profit off of us. Musicians deserve to be paid fairly!
Thanks for your consideration.
PORTAL//SLIDESHOW
PHOTOS//
VIDEO//
--FIXTURES--
A live performance filmed in a memory.
Is focusing on the static objects we create in our lives a good plan?
How do we define ourselves?
REVIEWS//
“Portal” is an eclectic acoustic folk album, with elements of pop and rock that up the energy of some tracks while still allowing the intimate core of the tracks to shine through. Throughout the album, intricate guitar playing, mournful strings, and reverberating vocals paint an almost spiritual listening landscape, and at certain points, swaying drums and satisfying bass join the arrangement and work to ground the listener.
- Rising Artists
"Portal resists easy categorization, shape-shifting from track to track as collaborations and sonic textures intertwine. It’s a record that embraces a communal spirit, where different voices and musical approaches come together to form something greater than the sum of its parts. The production leans into warm, organic tones, making each song feel like it exists in a living, breathing space rather than a sterile studio environment. ... Portal is ambitious, sprawling, and immersive, inviting listeners into a world of shifting sounds and ideas. It’s the kind of album that rewards repeat listens, revealing new details and connections with each pass. Take a listen."
- Pitch Perfect
"Overall, this is a record that deserves time and care. It needs to be absorbed, understood and treated with respect – Dare Wren Smiles will reciprocate with some of the most stunning music you have heard in a long time."
- Mesmerized
“Portal” isn’t just an auditory experience; it’s a mission of change. With all proceeds going to the RAVEN Trust, the album underscores the importance of environmental conservation, marrying art with activism. Smiles notes how music’s emotive power can bridge societal divides, urging listeners to reflect deeply and alter their perspectives."
- Songplode
"The album, ”Portal”, just like its title suggests, opens a window to a world of self-reflection, expression, and discovery. This is a great work with great collections, leaving no room for boredom."
- Each Measure
EXPERIENCE//
Otherworld (Local Burn) - Multiple Years - Vancouver Island
Pete's Variety Show - Multiple Years - Victoria BC
Hermann's Jazz Club - Multiple Years - Victoria BC
Valhalla Fest - 2025 - Terrace BC
Valentino's and multiple smaller shows - 2024-2025 - Haida Gwaii
Helped Start Spirit Square Open Mic - 2025 - Haida Gwaii
Edge of the World - 2025 - Haida Gwaii