Dean Phelps - vocals, 6- and 12-string guitars, lippersonics and the occasional clawhammer banjo
Influences
John Prine, Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith, Kate Wolf, Lowell George, Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, Mike Cross, John Hiatt, Doc & Merle Watson, Merle Travis, Leo Kottke, Chet Atkins, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Goose Creek Symphony, A.P. Carter, J.D. Souther, John Matsel, Jack Phelps
Dean Phelps's love of folk, gospel, and Americana music dates back to his childhood in Maysville, Ky. His father was a skilled carpenter and an engineer but also a self-taught musician: "If it had frets, he could play it."
"One evening--I must have been about nine--I had his guitar and was just strumming on strings," Dean recalls. "He took my left hand and said, 'Put this finger here and this finger here; now that's a G,' and I've been playing in G pretty much ever since!"
From that time when he first picked up a guitar and learned the shape of a G-chord, Dean Phelps has made music to bring enjoyment to anyone willing to listen. His folk style, positive demeanor and family-friendly repertoire make his music appropriate in a variety of venues, and he has been well received at festivals as well as in churches, cafes and coffee shops across central Indiana.
Doc Possom of Indy Folk News writes: "Dean is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He is Reverend Dean Phelps, with no apologies, but although he's a Reverend, he's not very churchy. He is a regular guy with a fun repertoire, a relaxed manner, nice picking, and a friendly way of putting a song across!"
"An amazing sounding album which combines great harmonies with fantastic songs that at times are played with just an acoustic guitar; all of which is to Phelps advantage and certainly a joy to hear."
Just stopping by to say hi! I am always posting new songs (all original) DEMO quality and craving your feedback. My latest song is "Whispers in the Dark" featuring some sweet rhymes by my new friend JoJo N. from naptown. It's a fusion of Jazz and Rap! Check out my local calendar to see where I perform next! Please add my new site "Charlie B and The Hive" featuring the band members for the group that we are forming! -Peace
You are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for being a friend!!! Hope you are having a great summer!!! I sure am, Hope to hear from you soon!!!
Wrapped Up In Me is #31 on the New Music Weekly Country Main Chart!!!! I am also #12 on the top 30 Indie Chart this week!!! It is on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!! Also, If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas with the Spiffingtons in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
HEY! a shout out to our great JUNK BOX friends! june 6th @ Krazy st. grille!! starts 9pm till ??? 31 and thompson, southside indy behind the new taco bell! free t-shirts and goodies :) merch. and get your copy of "Promises Never Kept" bill,"reggie" and junk box mike rockin the place apart this sat. night! this is classic 3piece JUNK BOX....poor josh may be stuck in Vegas lol other cool date's for JUNK BOX in june, but none like this one! we want EVERYONE there to party with us and be a part of the show :) see you there!! peace, JUNK BOX
well, it has been a long and winding road, and an even longer time coming, but my debut CD, I Remember, is FINALLY HERE!!! YAY!!!!!
to celebrate, American HeartBeat Records(tm) has arranged a FREE DOWNLOAD of Now Is The Time in exchange for a valid email address. Now Is The Time is a brand new, upbeat song I wrote: we are living in turbulent times. suddenly it is okay to be greedy and heartless? no way! a song of hope for our future, a new vision of America and the world.
we have a bunch of exciting things planned to kick this whole thing off, and we need to get a better picture of who our friends are, so the FREE DOWNLOAD form will ask you a few questions, like, what is your country and nearest major city. it all takes maybe 15 seconds.
Wrapped Up In Me is on radio stations across the Nation as of this week. Request it NOW! If you sign up on my mailing list this week you will be entered in the drawing for a copy of my new self-titled CD Susan Hickman. you also get a free download just for singing up. Just fill in the mailing list form on my MySpace page!!! Hope you have a great week!!! Love, ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
24 Things to Always Remember. . . and One Thing to Never Forget
Your presence is a present to the world. You're unique and one of a kind. Your life can be what you want it to be. Take the days just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles. You'll make it through whatever comes along. Within you are so many answers. Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don't put limits on yourself. So many dreams are waiting to be realized. Decisions are too important to leave to chance. Reach for your peak, your goal, and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying. The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously. Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way. Remember that a lot . . . goes forever. Remember that friendship is a wise investment. Life's treasures are people . . . together.
Realize that it's never too late. Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way. Have health and hope and happiness. Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don't ever forget . . . For even a day . . . How very special you are.
About this page: I have been very active in Domestic Violence causes all of my adult life. I noticed a need in the world pertaining to Same Sex Domestic Violence. It happens more than people know. Unfortunately there are a number of gay people who barely consider themselves worthy or valued as a gay person much less a Domestic Violence Victim. There are also very limited resources, statistics, or information, for Same Sex Domestic Violence. Hopefully through empowerment and education we can change some of this. :D
