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With rich harmonies, introspective writing, and musical accompaniment ranging from electric guitar to the mandolin, Levi Dean of Dean Station creates a progressive style that draws heavily on roots, rock, and bluegrass to make a distinct sound that is rooted in tradition, yet contemporary.
Levi Dean, 26, was born into a family of songwriters and artists. He received his first mandolin from his father when he was a teenager, and, as a self-taught musician, has been playing and writing music ever since. Levi grew up in Virginia and went to school in the Appalachian Mountains. There, he played in a progressive bluegrass band called The Blueweeds. He moved to Taos, NM, in 2002 where he formed a band with his brother aptly named The Dean Boys. From 2004 to 2008, Levi collaborated with Amanda Trainer as Dean Station. Currently, Levi resides in Santa Fe as a solo singer/songwriter, playing music with a combination of musicians that come together as Dean Station for live performances. Levi's style is influenced by a diverse group of musicians ranging from Hank Williams, Sr. to The Band. Dean Station has completed three U.S. tours to promote their debut eponymous album in Dec 2006, their second album "Raising the Root" in Aug 2007, and most recently "Quarter of a Century" in May 2009. During the summer months, Dean Station is very active in the festivals scene in the Rocky Mountain west. Some festivals to their credit include: The Santa Fe Traditional and Bluegrass Festival in Santa Fe, NM; Wild Life West in Edgewood, NM; the Larimer and Arapahoe County Fairs in CO; South Park Music Tour in Fairplay, CO; Summer Solstice Festival in Golden, CO; and The Tucson Folk Festival.
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