Denison Witmer

Denison Witmer is a singer/song-writer from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. With his first release in 1995, his discography includes 6 LPs, 2 live albums, 3 EPs and more. CYLS is happy to be involved in the first vinyl pressing of his most critically acclaimed record, Are You a Dreamer?

Originally released on July 26, 2005, Are You A Dreamer? sold more than 10,000 copies worldwide. It features a talented collection of musicians, including Innocence Mission’s Don and Karen Peris, Sufjan Stevens, James McAlister (Sufjan Stevens, Alexi Murdoch), and Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond), filling out the sound of Witmer’s personal narrative tales.

Critical praise for Are You A Dreamer?:

"[Witmer] sounds ready...cannily fleshing out his sound with help from friends, but never losing sight of the style he's honed for years."
- Pitchfork

" If you're a fan of Elliott Smith or Sufjan Stevens, I definitely suggest picking this up."
- Absolute Punk

“Witmer manages without apparent effort the tremendously difficult task of making hugely attractive music"
- Allmusic (4 stars)