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Dean Phelps
Greenwood, IN        Folk / Traditional / Fingerstyle

Bio

My love of folk, old-time and gospel music dates back to growing up in Kentucky.  My dad was a skilled carpenter and an engineer but also a self-taught musician. If an instrument had frets, he could play it.
One evening—I must have been about 9—I had Dad’s guitar and was just strumming strings, banging on it, really. He took my left hand, I think so my banging would sound like something, and said, “Put this finger here and this finger here; now that’s a G.” From that time on, I’ve played musi...

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My Dog Jesus (live with Brian K...
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My Dog Jesus (live with Brian Keith Wallen)
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This Is My Father's World
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This Is My Father's World
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In the Sweet By and By
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In the Sweet By and By
My Dog Jesus
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Simple Gifts
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If You Come Up Empty
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If You Come Up Empty
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Comments

Donnie Stovall
Donnie Stovall: Great sounds,great songs,,,,,  Jan 27
Ben Aaron
Ben Aaron: Very nice guitar work here, Dean. You are very talented. Keep up the great work and good luck on your upcoming shows. From a fellow folkie, -Ben Aaron  Sep 29
CELESTINE
CELESTINE: Dean, brilliant music and just beautiful playing!!! I really enjoy it. God bless! Celestine  Dec 16
Christine Bauer
Christine Bauer: You have some nice music here, I enjoyed listening  Dec 12
Luciano Martella
Luciano Martella: Hi Dean, I’m playing and really enjoying your tracks. I love the emotion and heart you put into all your songs; "Wade in the water" is terrific. Thank you so much for fanning and all the very best to you from Italy. Lots o...  Oct 15
Mike Callan
Mike Callan: Dean, awesome music my friend! Mike  Jul 22

Press

“Dean Phelps is one of the artists that I hold up with pride when folks from elsewhere ask about the Indianapolis music scene. His original songs, first-rate guitar work, and live performances possess an underlying sincerity that audiences find irresistable.”
—  Cary Allen Fields, host, Fields of Bluegrass Radio Hour and Redbud Radio

Chart Position

Folk charts
for Greenwood, IN.

Status

Twitter_icon_for_status: Dean Phelps has a show on 02/12/2012 at 06:00 PM @ Union Christian ... in Franklin, IN http://t.co/0v0pPigm #concert

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