Domenic
DeCicco
musician, vocalist, composer, producer, engineer and workshop facilitator.
Domenic is an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer/producer, who has travelled the world sharing his music as a solo artist and as co-founder/lead vocalist of the innovative acoustic roots band Praying for the Rain. He is a deeply soulful and compelling musician and storyteller who brings a rich, uncluttered quality to his music that fills his songs with evocative imagery and lyrical narrative. Originally from Canada, of Italian heritage, he now makes his home in Somerset, UK. During his musical history, he has travelled throughout Europe, Canada,Africa, USA, Japan and the Middle East, with performances at festivals such as Glastonbury, Womad, Trowbridge Pump, Stainsby, Frome, Colourscape Music Festivals, at the famous Spiegeltent during the Islington International festival and at London’s Union Chapel and South Bank as part of a world music series presented by the National Theatre. Through his experiences of performing and traveling, he has learned to play a variety of eclectic instruments such as Native
American flutes & hand drums,African drums & percussion,
middle eastern Darabouka and Ghatam, Cretan Laouto & Outi,
the
Madura (reeded flute) to name a few.
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The energy of sharing with other people and cultures has made
it’s way into many aspects of his singing, writing and music
and through the language of music
and his study of sound, he has come to a broader understanding of the world around him.
Following the successful release of the album Never Letting Go in 2021, a singer-songwriter based acoustic album, Domenic promoted his latest album (2023) entitled, Earth to Sky, through a series of live performances. The album’s collection of instrumental pieces features Native American flutes that were recorded over many years both in Canada and the UK. They were inspired by the beauty of this world we share and our connection with the land, the sea, the sky & the air. Following the online release of the song entitled, Red Sky on the Horizon (2024) which has been listed as Semi-finalist at the ISC (International Songwriting Competition 2025), an instrumental piece featuring Cretan Laouto, Native American flutes, voice and percussion, he has started 2025 by sharing another song entitled, Floating Away. Both songs will be part of a new instrumental album scheduled for 2025. The songs are available across all streaming platforms as well as on our Bandcamp
and Reverbnation pages.
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Recent performances include a few
special Praying for the Rain festival shows (summer 2025), a solo performance at the River Stone Gathering on Dartmoor in Devon, the Earth to Sky concert series (2024-25) with Michael Ormiston
and Candida Valentino, performances at Colourscape Music Festival (2025) with Michael Ormiston, as a solo artist and touring with world music group, Bamboo Cedar Oak (2024) on vocals, Laouto,
Native American flutes and percussion. Upcoming concert dates can be seen on news page.
Reviews
"Terrific and powerful stuff..wonderfully layered sound...Call for Freedom is a hypnotic driving chant."Frank Hennessy, Celtic Heartbeat BBC Wales
"The latest album is a beautiful mix of soothing vocals, meaningful lyrics and peaceful guitar work. DeCicco’s voice is exceptional. Over all, Seeds of Evergreen is a great listen, and DeCicco’s reputation will have been done no harm by this marvelous release." Maverick Magazine.
“He has a chameleon voice, sometimes rough and husky, sometimes sweet and clear. There are fleeting glimpses of Dylan and Paul Simon in his delivery; his voice is strong and true, capable of passion and drama as well as gentleness .” Folking .com
"packed full of well-crafted songs and beautifully played throughout, so if the idea of an easygoing, rootsy album perfect for a Sunday morning appeals, you won’t do much better than Seeds of Evergreen". Rock n Reel
"Overtures of acoustic folk mix effortlessly with softly expressive jazz, dig deeper and touches of country, as is a miasma of roots influences from across the globe. Inventive, pluralistic, expressive and diverse..This is an album that could easily become part of your regular playlist." FolkWords
“Stunning songs make up this inspirational new album from an
innovative writer/performer.”
The Musician
"Moody and reflective... draws you in and invites
you to listen and share his feelings and experiences. Domenic
is a talented musician, composer and producer of whom many
people will soon begin to take note." Mardles
Magazine
"There is a haunting quality to this performance that really
draws me into the songs. Domenic’s vocal performances
are really compelling emotionally. Lyrical theme and imagery
seem especially sincere. Delicate yet intensely powerful.
Beautiful songs and passionate sounding performances." Taxi Mag
"Splendid
picked acoustic guitar accompaniment...he has that singular talent
of making the listener feel he/she is a personal friend, specially
chosen to be party to his innermost thoughts." Properganda
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