Dwight Edwards

 Dwight Edwards
Singer/Songwriter/Producer

Dwight Edwards has arranged, produced and recorded numerous original Blues and R&B tunes, the best of which he has compiled onto three outstanding CDs. These CDs have received worldwide recognition. Over the years, Dwight has performed in clubs and festivals throughout the Midwest.

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Dwight Edwards began pursuing his love of music at the age of 8 when he began singing in school choirs and church programs. At age 12 he taught himself to play the guitar and began playing the Blues. It was at this time he began writing his own songs.

At age 21 Dwight began to tour the Mid-west, while gaining much insight into the world of professional music. He learned self-discipline and the contractual, legal, financial and management aspects of the music business. It was at this time that he expanded his area of expertise to include R&B music.

When Dwight returned to Indianapolis he put together a band and played in local clubs, becoming known as the best Blues singer in the city. He combined his love of music with his knowledge and business sense to establish the Sounds of Naptown Recording Studio. As vice-president he recorded and booked 5 local bands for a period of 3 years.

At Age 35 Dwight traveled to Detroit to record what was to be his first single release. As he entered his 40s, Dwight turned his emphasis to a combination of Blues and R&B.

It was at this time that he arranged, produced, and recorded his first CD in a period of 3 months. In March of 1996 “Out Of The Blue” was released and was immediately distributed throughout the United States and as far away as Ontario, British Columbia, Argentina, France, Japan and the Netherlands. This CD has received Outstanding responses and has resulted in ratings of “#1 New Release” in Mississippi by Jack the Rapper magazine and “#1 Best New Local Band” by Vogue magazine in Indianapolis. It has also received rave reviews in blues magazines worldwide.

In July 2001 “Rivers Of Blues” was released, featuring 10 additional original tunes. As with his first CD, “Rivers Of Blues” has been released worldwide. Both CDs exude
heart-felt emotion with a variety of Blues sounds to appeal to all tastes.

Dwight established a state of the art recording studio, which he used to record his third CD, “Heart Of The Blues” released in July of 2003. This showcases Dwight’s talents and abilities as a vocalist, writer, arranger, performer and engineer.