The Deans

There is more then one Band with this name. The Bio is that of Ireland's finest Rock /Blues trio called The Deans.The video below is of the Rock/Blues Deans. The Deans are a musical trio from the west of Ireland whose roots are firmly planted in Blues, Country and Folk music. They have adapted their influences into a more progressive and diverse rock setting which some fans describe as ?crazy music? for its spontaneity.

The Deans are a musical trio from the west of Ireland whose roots are firmly planted in Blues, Country and Folk music. They have adapted their influences into a more progressive and diverse rock setting which some fans describe as ?crazy music? for its spontaneity.

The Deans consist of Gavin Dean (Guitar, Harmonica and Lead Vocal), Gary Dean (Bass Guitar and Vocals) and Gary Keon (Drums and Vocals). The 3 have a unique companionship between them and boast a very energetic live show. In their 3 year existence as The Deans they have worked with some of the most prestigious rock and guitar legends including Woodstock veteran Henry McCullough (Joe Cocker & The Grease Band, Paul McCartney & Wings) Eric Bell (Thin Lizzy), Johnny Fean (Horslips) as well as Irish traditionalists Sharon Shannon and Liam O'Maonla? (Hothouse Flowers).

In June 2008 The Deans released their debut original album simply called ?The Album? which consisted of 12 tracks. Exactly one year on they have just released their new E.p which is called ?Distraction?. Distraction has a definite atmosphere throughout right from the opening chord. Songs from which have been getting rave responses from audiences and critics alike all across Europe.

2009 saw their first extensive tour of Europe which included 35 shows in 7 countries in the space of 6 weeks. They have just returned from their second European tour of 2009 which took in a performance at the prestigious 43rd Montreux Jazz Festival on the 4th July.(See http://www.euronews.net/2009/07/07/montreaux-jazz-festival-opens/). Later in July they played two shows with the legendary Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall, in The Academy in Dublin and proved to be hugely popular.