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Hometown: Fort Erie, ON, CA
Label: Independent
Management: singerdrummer@outlook.com
Website: www.deanyoungmusic.com
Sounds Like: Dean Young Music
Genre: Country
"To Thine Own Self Be True..."
~William Shakespeare~
Niagara Ontario musician | singer | songwriter Dean Young put these famous words to work in his life the day he left his 23 year factory job at Rich Products of Canada to fully pursue his true passion – music.
Shortly after making this decision, Dean’s young family dealt with the hard news that his wife and children battle a chronic illness with Lyme disease. Having lost his Mom to cancer when he was just 17 and then his older brother Marty a couple of years later, Dean is no stranger to difficult times. He pushed on and played full time in a tribute band to support his family while continuing to write his original music.
Drawing from his own family and the musical upbringing with his Dad and the bond of music they shared while dealing with the loss of his Mom and brother, the release of his self-funded debut album Makin' A Life is a culmination of Dean’s life, values, morals, and struggles. Encouraging people to stick with it, not give up and to work things out; whether in love, work or life in general. To embrace and be thankful for all the good things in life.
Dean Young’s original country music work is described as a twist of modern with classic country sounds that carries meaningful messages to listeners about the important things in life.
A down to earth guy who loves family, friends and good food, Dean is an avid outdoorsman and a Taxidermist! He loves to cook and share his wild game harvests with friends and family, while sharing relatable music about life and making the best out of it. If you have fallen in love, worked hard, had some hard times, had your heart broken, enjoyed the privilege of raising children, or just shared some great times with good friends and family - then you will understand why people are loving this new artist!
"Congratulations Dean Young
On behalf of Music Resource Group and the distinguished judging panelists, it is our pleasure to announce that Dean Young is Nominated in the Country Album Category for Makin' a Life in The 16th Annual Independent Music Awards!"
Independent Music Awards (IMA's) - 16th Annual Independent Music Awards
"Dear Dean!
Congratulations!! We are so excited to let you know that you were one of the semi-finalists out of thousands of entries in the Music City SongStar contest!! Yay! We loved your song and are so thankful you submitted it!"
CARNIVAL RIDE
Music City SongStar - Music City SongStar
“Dean Young has released his latest studio album, Makin’ a Life. With his neotraditional country sound, and soulful twang Young adds another chapter into his musical career with Makin’ a Life and continues to carry on his country music craft. The eight song album contains some hard hitting country tracks including the singles, “Carnival Ride” and “Tennessee Honey.” Released across all major music retailers, Makin’ a Life is sure fire addition to round out your summer 2017 album collection.
From humble beginnings and lots of hard labor, Young has fought hard and fought long to launch his musical career. Through it all the one thing Young maintained was his love for country and his natural ability to create and perform quality music. Makin’ a Life showcases Young’s talent and displays it proudly in the form of a great country album. The album opens up with the single “Carnival Ride,” which is one of my favorites. I love the tempo and Young’s vocal performance on th”
Dutch Bickell - Canadian Beats
“Young released the album’s first single, “Tennessee Honey” in July 2016. With a twist of modern and classic country sounds, the first single is a great indication of the caliber of Young’s musical talent. The second single about to hit radio waves on January 27, 2017 is the upbeat track “Carnival Ride.” Already released to iTunes, CD Baby, Spotify, and Deezer, “Carnival Ride” is a song that “pulls you into the excitement of falling in love; with all of its twists and turns.”
Dutch Bickell - Canadian Beats
“Ontario Country artist Dean Young drops by to chat about his two recent singles "Tennessee Honey" and "Carnival Ride". Dean is also part of the successful Eagles tribute band Hotel California in which he sings as Don Henley. (Interview from February 2017)”
Dave Woods - In The Country
“Tennessee Honey
The first new single released by Dean Young from his upcoming country album.
"There's nothing quite like the buzz of summer love! Summertime's a time to kick back and make memories that will last a lifetime. So crank it to 11 and enjoy Dean Young's HOT new rockin' country tune."
This song is sure to get you rockin', clapping and feet stompin'.”
Steven Graham - Canada Country Aircheck Digital Magazine - Issue 1
"Niagara resident Dean Young was born and raised in Port Colborne, Ontario Canada.
Blessed with a voice that has been described as “sunshine that should be bottled”, Dean has had musical interests since early childhood...."
Randy Lockhart - Indie Music Magazine
“Interview with Dean Young by Anthony Luongo, The Source TVCogeco, Niagara Falls Ontario”
The Source - TVCogeco - September Source Stories - TVCogeco
“Sterling Heights - Sterlingfest Concert Series 2010”
SHTV - Sterling Heights Television (SHTV)
“Fort Nelson Community Update - Ken Johnson - exclusive interview with Hotel California”
Fort Nelson Community Update
“The Eagles Tribute Band, Hotel California, performing Wasted Time Live”
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“LCMT~Hotel California....”
London City Music Theatre
“Desperado live by Hotel California ~Dean Young”
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“youtube - live performance ~ Hotel California performing "Hotel California"”
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“itvbrandon.com interviewing Dean and Hotel California band mates in Brandon Manitoba at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair - where they played 3 shows/day from Monday March 29th 2010 - Friday April 2nd 2010”
itvbrandon - itvbrandon.com
