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Deena
Folk Rock / Alternative / Country

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Jerseygirl, New Jersey
United States

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Last Login:  11/11/2009
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   Deena: General Info
Member Since12/17/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.thecucumbers.net
Band MembersDeena Shoshkes singing and playing with Tom Lucas (guitar), Ed Iglewski (bass), Roger Moutenot (guitar) and Tom Cottone (drums), Brian Wolfe (drums), Glen Fitten (drums), Pat Karwan (guitar) Jon Fried (guitar & background vocals) Dave "LG" Ross (background vocals) Jonathan Gregg (pedal steel guitar) Jesse Fried (keyboards), Stone Jack Jones (harmonica).
InfluencesThe Laughing Boys (Tom & Ed), The Cucumbers, David Graham, Starksy & Cox, Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Hank Williams, John Lennon, Woody Guthrie, Gram Parsons, Flying Burrito Brothers, Over the Moon, 60s Girl Groups, Milt Jackson, Jon Fried, Dan Griffin, Vaughan Daniel, Tommy Southard, Taiko Zoku, Elvis..and many more...
Sounds LikeDeena’s songwriting has been called “direct and artful,” by the New York Times. Her voice has been described as “…incredible: kidstuff and wisdom merged,” by the Village Voice. “The more I hear of her vivid sweetness, the more sexy and unprecedented it seems,” said legendary critic Robert Christgau.
Record LabelLife Force Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 18 2009 3:30P
Jon & Deena on BlowUpRadio.com Webathon Everywhere on-line, New Jersey
Jan 2 2010 11:00P
Independisc Holiday Party New Haven, Connecticut

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   About Deena
Here are songs from Deena’s new solo album, "Somewhere in Blue," just released on Life Force Records. The CD features collaborations with producer Roger Moutenot (the result of a great trip to Nashville!) and “The Laughing Boys” (Tom Lucas & Ed Iglewski) as well as several songs co-written with lyricist David Graham. Available now on

cdbaby.com/deena

For more information and credits visit my new website:

deenashoshkes.com

In addition to writing, producing and recording with The Cucumbers, RockDownBaby and Over the Moon, Deena’s songs have been recorded by Jackson Browne, Valerie Carter & Jonatha Brooke (for “Songs of the Spectrum”) and commissioned for tv film, radio and live theater. Her recordings have been included in several feature film soundtracks and on NBC, HBO, MTV and DSC.  


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Deena's Friends Comments
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Playasville Entertainment(Twitter.com/Playasville)

Playasville Entertainment(Twitter.com/Playasville)



Oct 13 2009 11:05 PM

What's Up!

how are you doin today?
Lynn Langham

Lynn Langham



Oct 6 2009 1:40 PM

Hi Deena,
Thanks for the friend request and the compliments.  I'm glad you like the music!
Lynn
Slight Imperfection - Odarka and Redentor

Slight Imperfection - Odarka and Redentor



Jul 13 2009 1:42 PM

Tuesday July 14th at Cafe Monet in Millburn
French Food and a Revolutionary attitude!

Stop for dinner or a coffee.
We'll be there starting around 7pm onwards (?)

NOW on Facebook (Become a FAN!)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Millburn-NJ/Odarka/86215708497?ref=mf
add myspace.com/GeraldEdward

add myspace.com/GeraldEdward



Jul 7 2009 3:08 PM

Thanks for adding us! Please stop by and check out some of our tunes.

-Jerry
The Wave Gathering

The Wave Gathering



Jun 24 2009 7:04 PM

Thanks so much for being part of
The Fourth Annual Wave Gathering Emerging Artist Music Festival!
www.WaveGathering.com

Be sure to visit us on FACEBOOK & check out Wave Gathering on Twitter!
Jack Brag

Jack Brag



Jun 21 2009 3:12 PM

Wonderful set at the Wavegathering Festival last night!
Slight Imperfection - Odarka and Redentor

Slight Imperfection - Odarka and Redentor



Jun 18 2009 3:59 AM

Hey Deena, Wishin' you a great summer-
Odarka & Red
Shane Cooley

Shane Cooley



Jun 16 2009 4:23 PM

Hi Deena, I'm looking forward to seeing you!  I'm going to be performing on Friday night though, at America's Cup Cafe' on Cookman at 9:45pm.  See you then :)

Best,
Shane
The Wave Gathering

The Wave Gathering



Jun 14 2009 1:57 PM

Full 2009 schedule has been posted on www.WaveGathering.com
 
Be sure to visit us on FACEBOOK & check out Wave Gathering on Twitter!

The Fourth Annual Wave Gathering Emerging Artist Music Festival  will be held in Asbury Park, NJ on June 19th, 20th, & 21st.  Tickets for one- and three-day passes Available Now via TicketWeb 
Skip

Walter Rollenhagen



Jun 8 2009 2:10 AM

Third song played tonight was "I Wish I Could Be Enough". Told folks traveling to Jersey to look up your live schedule....
The Wave Gathering

The Wave Gathering



Jun 7 2009 12:29 AM

We're looking forward to your participation in this year's Wave Gathering!
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Full 2009 schedule has been posted on www.WaveGathering.com



Be sure to visit us on FACEBOOK & check out Wave Gathering on Twitter!

The Fourth Annual Wave Gathering Emerging Artist Music Festival will be held in Asbury Park, NJ on June 19th, 20th, & 21st. Tickets for one- and three-day passes for the 2009 Wave Gathering are available now for sale online and by phone via TicketWeb. http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/EventListings.action?orgId=23381

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Deena

Deena



Jun 6 2009 9:22 PM

Thanks for the add, Deena!

LOL

Deena
Straw Dogs

Straw Dogs



May 26 2009 3:12 AM

Deena, Deena-
Thanks for the kind words! I am diggin' your stuff...
Dave
STRAW DOGS
Karling Abbeygate

Karling Abbeygate



May 15 2009 8:08 PM

Thanks for finding me! Real glad to have ya as a friend!
Karling
~^.^~
xx

ROBERT

robert higgins



May 12 2009 12:46 AM

Thank You for Your Friendship...PEACE....Robert..
The Music Rhino

The Music Rhino



May 11 2009 6:20 PM

Debut airplay for Deena this weekend on House of Mercy radio....for stations/sites/platforms and times go to
www.houseofmercy.net
a three hour show and Eileen Rose in session
The Wave Gathering

The Wave Gathering



May 9 2009 7:41 PM

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Thanks for the Friendship!

The Fourth Annual Wave Gathering Emerging Artist Music Festival will be held in Asbury Park, NJ on June 19th, 20th, & 21st. Tickets for one- and three-day passes for the 2009 Wave Gathering are available now for sale online and by phone via TicketWeb. http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/EventListings.action?orgId=23381



Wave Gathering '09
www.myspace.com/wavegathering
www.wavegathering.com
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Jack Brag

Jack Brag



May 4 2009 2:19 PM

Happy Birthday, Deena!
Off the Beat-n-Track

Off the Beat-n-Track



Apr 27 2009 6:25 PM

Your music was played on the nationally syndicated "Off the Beat-n-Track Radio Show"
Gary Pig Gold

Gary Pig Gold



Apr 20 2009 12:46 AM

...and
always remember,
Deena,



The Rhythm's
in the Guitars !!




The Wave Gathering

The Wave Gathering



Apr 15 2009 2:12 AM

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Welcome to our space
Thanks for reaching out & the request
Asbury Park New Jersey Wave Gathering


The Fourth Annual Wave Gathering Emerging Artist Music Festival will be held in Asbury Park, NJ on June 19th, 20th, & 21st.
All artist submissions for the 2009 Wave Gathering Festival are currently being accepted thru Sonicbids.com

Wave Gathering '09
www.wavegathering.com

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Maplewood

Maplewood



Apr 6 2009 3:41 PM

CALL FOR ARTISTS, CRAFT VENDORS, and LOCAL MERCHANTS

Maplewoodstock VI - Memorial Park, Maplewood, New Jersey
Sat July 11 & Sun July 12 - 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You are invited to participate as a merchant/exhibitor
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

* Exposure to an estimated 3,000 attendees
* Your own 10’ x 10’ space to display and sell your business/products.

Register NOW to avoid disappointment, as space is limited.

All applications AND payments MUST be received by June 30, 2009.

For application and additional information, please email us at

maplewoodstock@yahoo.com

We look forward to celebrating Maplewoodstock with you

Or visit http://www.maplewoodstock.com for vendor forms and information
JohnNed

JohnNed



Apr 2 2009 12:31 AM

Deena & The Laughing Boys Rocks!! Great show last night.
Jack Brag

Jack Brag



Apr 1 2009 7:17 PM

A wonderful set at The Saint last night! Kudos to Deena and The Laughing Boys!
Off the Beat-n-Track

Off the Beat-n-Track



Mar 30 2009 7:11 PM

Your music will be played on the nationally syndicated "Off the Beat-n-Track Radio Show"
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