Desiree Aguirre
About.
Desiree Aguirre is a writer/story teller that likes to sing. An outstanding (and upright) member of the District 1A/Idaho Old-Time Fiddler Association, Desiree has played in the old time string band Ruff Shodd, performed at Renaissance Fairs, local bars, folk festivals, and farmer’s markets in the Inland Northwest, and been published in Sandpoint Magazine, Idaho Magazine, the Sandpoint Reader, the River Journal, and Trestle Creek Review.
Desiree has a room dedicated to her musical instruments, which includes an 80 string hammer dulcimer named Sunshine, a guitar named Mathilda, a Hurdy-Gurdy named Grace, a homemade mountain dulcimer named Mariah, and a violin, Jewel, created by local luthier Mark Weber.
She lives in Sagle, Idaho with three cats, two horses, and a dog that no longer howls when she plays the fiddle. She became a member of the worst day club when her son, Nikolas J. Aguirre, died in a car accident. In attempting to find meaning in his death, she found the courage to turn her writings into song.
Desiree believes music is a multilayered art form that inspires love, laughter, and tears, encourages dance and promotes healing. Her connection with people, animals and Mother Nature all comes alive with her musical and lyrical talents, and her music is traditional, folksy, and wrapped with love.