DEVIN GUTIERREZ
Devin Gutierrez
Devin Gutierrez
Music has always been Devin’s passion and lifeline. Born in Abilene and raised in Sweetwater, Texas, Devin’s first experience with the piano was at the age of 3 playing Jingle Bells on a Casio WTK483. At the time, his family thought he had pushed the demo song button on the keyboard, before they realized he was playing by ear.
After a few years of searching for a teacher who would instruct a blind student, he started piano lessons with Noreen Carson, a local classical pianist.
Unfortunately, in 2012, Devin stopped making music for 4 years because of some discouraging comments uttered by a staff at his home school.
All that began to change when Devin came to the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in 2014. The school and fine arts activities confirmed to him that music was his true calling. While at the school, he was the lead in musical productions—as well the sound designer and music director, part of the choir, a member of the guitar ensemble, and a member (and now assistant director) of the school's jazz band, The New Motown.
Devin is also an accomplished mixer and producer. He is well-versed in recording hardware and software and has worked with a variety of clients: The Texas School for the Blind theatre department, the legendary Blue Mist band, and his own sponsored project with the Music Moves Mountains Foundation.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Devin is a passionate activist for disability rights. He has worked as a website accessibility tester for county voting websites in the State of Texas and assisted the Autism Society of Texas to create a video to train employers on best accommodating for the needs of autistic individuals in the work place.
Devin lives and works in Austin, Texas.
Music
PERIPHERAL VISION
Recorded Live at The East Austin Piano Shop
PERIPHERAL VISION
Recorded Live at The East Austin Piano Shop
(D. Gutierrez/BMI)
August 15, 2020
2. Love's in Need of Love Today
(S. Wonder)
August 15, 2020
3. Bridge Over Troubled Water
(P. Simon)
August 15, 2020
4. Your Song
(B. Taupin/E. John)
December 5, 2020
5. You've Got a Friend
(C. King)
Devin Gutierrez - vocals, piano
Nico Leophonte - drums
Chris Maresh - bass
Paul Deemer -trumpet
December 5, 2020
(D. Gutierrez/BMI)
August 13, 2020
7. All in Love is Fair
(S. Wonder)
Devin Gutierrez - vocals, piano
Rodney Hyder - drums
D-Madness - bass
June 5, 2021
8. Georgia on My Mind
(H. Carmichael/S. Gorrell)
Devin Gutierrez - vocals, harmonica
Collin Shook - piano
December 5, 2020
9. Higher Ground
(S. Wonder)
Devin Gutierrez - vocals, piano
Nico Leophonte - drums
Chris Maresh - bass
Paul Deemer - trombone
December 5, 2020
(D. Gutierrez/BMI)
All instruments: DG
October 3, 2021
Produced by Devin Gutierrez
Recorded: (1-9) East Austin Piano Shop - Engineered by Collin Shook
(August 13, 2020, December 5, 2020, June 5, 2021)
(10) The SPA, Austin, Texas - Engineered by Robert Pierson (October 3, 2021)
Final production mix & mixing by Devin Gutierrez
Mastered by Golden Dragon Productions, Austin, TX
Live recordings are from 3 streaming events produced by Julie Frost and the Music Moves Mountains Foundation's All Abilities Rock program.
Released November 16, 2021
℗©2021 Devin Gutierrez
Distributed by Distrokid
PERIPHERAL VISION
PERIPHERAL VISION
Guests on the album include some of Austin’s most esteemed musicians: Chris Maresh, Nico Leophonte, Paul Deemer, Collin Shook, and members of Blue Mist, a local, legendary band consisting of alumni from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
The Music Moves Mountains Foundation is a perpetual series of projects, programs, and services utilizing the scientifically proven powers of music to change and improve the quality of lives.
Visit www.musicmovesmountains.org.
for more information.
Videos
NEWS and SHOWS
Devin will be playing the Music Moves Mountains Foundation 10-year anniversary all-day Jam-a-thon at The Far Out Lounge and Stage on Sunday, July 17th from 3pm-10pm! Featured will be some of their past alumni, mentors, and program recipients. This will also be the launch event for a special music scholarship fund. There will be a silent auction with rock-and-roll collectibles from legendary rock photographer Bob Gruen and more.
The event is all ages, family friendly, ADA accessible, free parking, doors open at 2pm, and there is a suggested $20 donation (kids 12 and under are free).
Devin has been accepted as a Professional Member of RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities). Devin joins an impressive group of artists and musicians in this organization. RAMPD's mission is to amplify disability culture, promote inclusion, and advocate for accessibility within the music industry. Devin had a great meeting with the president and director of RAMPD, Lachi, in March during SXSW in Austin.
Devin will join musicians Paul Val, Josh Klaus, and Deer Fellow for the Imagine A Way's 2022 Ambassador's Pickleball Classic Benefit.
Sunday, April 10, 2022
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bouldin Acres
2027 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
Devin is slated to play from around 11:00am - 12:00pm.
Hope to see you there!
Huge thanks to Casey Claiborne on FOX 7 for this wonderful feature promoting Devin's record release for "Peripheral Vision" at the East Austin Piano Shop with Collin Shook and Music Moves Mountains Foundation !
Join us Monday, March 14th at 7:30pm to celebrate.
Doors open at 7:00pm
Chris Cebrian: 7:30pm.
Blue Mist w/ Robert Kelley: 8:00pm
Devin Gutierrez: 9:00pm
501 Pedernales St, Unit 2E,
Austin, TX 78702
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Pre-show ticket sales here
Album Release Show!
Monday, March 14th @ East Austin Piano Shop
Join the Music Moves Mountains Foundation as we celebrate the official record release of MMMF sponsored artist Devin Gutierrez. Devin's debut solo album "Peripheral Vision" is a collection of live performances at the East Austin Piano Shop, now available on all digital platforms.
Devin will be joined by the legendary band Blue Mist featuring Robert Kelley (all alumni from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired), along with a special guest
501 Pedernales St, Unit 2E,
Austin, TX 78702
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Pre-show ticket sales here
Photo by Kim Yarbrough
January 24th at 9am.
Big news from the Music Moves Mountains Foundation:
Tune in on January 24th at 9am to hear Devin Gutierrez featured on the CBS morning show We Are Austin for their Music Monday segment! We had fun filming at his home studio and look forward to his television debut promoting his new album “Peripheral Vision.
UPDATE: If you missed it, the link is below.
Photo by Julie Frost
Photo by Julie Frost
The NEW album Peripheral Vision is out now on all streaming platforms.
Cover photo by Patty Bushland
The Music Moves Mountains Foundation presents a special sensory-friendly concert on Sunday, October 31st, 2021 at 1pm.
The Old Souls, Henri Herbert, and Devin Gutierrez are all on the bill to play this fun event.
Photo by: Kim Yarbrough
Devin leads an all star band including Blue Mist, D-Madness, and more in a tribute to Stevie Wonder. East Austin Piano Shop and Soundstage will host the festivities.
Check out the video at the link below.
The Spinrockers played a series of concerts over the course of the lockdown with their "Live from the Living Room - The COVID Concert Series." Head to thier Facebook page to find out about The Spinrockers and check out all the great videos.
Photo by: Patty Bushland
In an article for Austin Monthly, Austin Classical Guitar's Matt Hinsley and TSBVI's Jeremy Coleman talk about an innovative new teaching tool that has changed the lives of student musicians at TSBVI and beyond.
UPCOMING SHOWS
MMMF 10th anniversary Jam-a-thon benefit concert & Scotty Mescal memorial music scholarship launch!
Photo by: Kim YarbroughPREVIOUS SHOWS
04-17-2022 - Cherrywood Coffee House
04-10-2022 - Imagine a Way - Pickleball Classic Benefit, Devin plays from 11:00AM - 12:00PM
03-14-2022 - PERIPHERAL VISION - ALBUM RELEASE SHOW W/ BLUE MIST @ East Austin Piano Shop, 7:00PM - 10:00PM
02-19-2022, 9:00pm - Smokin' Beauty with David Morrison and Sasha K.A
02-05-2022, 7:30pm - Smokin' Beauty with David Morrison
01-24-2022, 9:00am - WE ARE AUSTIN (CBS MORNING SHOW)
12-09-2021 - Belmont Village Senior Center
10-31-2021 - Music Moves Mountains Foundation - Sensory Friendly Show - Halloween in the Park
06-05-2021 - Stevie Wonder Tribute Show @ East Austin Piano Shop
12-05-2020 - Live from East Austin Piano Shop
08-13-2020 - Live from East Austin Piano Shop
11-19-2019 - WOW - World of Wonder, Stevie Wonder Tribute Concert @ Scholtz Garden
Producing
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