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...
Comments
Donnie Stovall:
Great sounds,great songs,,,,,
Jan 27
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:
Dean, brilliant music and just beautiful playing!!! I really enjoy it. God bless! Celestine
Dec 16
Christine Bauer:
You have some nice music here, I enjoyed listening
Dec 12
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:
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.”
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