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Deano

About Me

Deano. Multi-instrumentalist and background vocalist for Country recording artist Tim McGraw has been writing songs for over fifteen years. "I've always enjoyed putting thoughts together and trying to express myself in song. The idea of touching someone with a lyric has always amazed me." Deano, a Texas native, moved to Nashville in 1992 after living in Austin where he fronted his own band "Sierra." He quickly moved into the music scene making important connections and great friends. In 1994 he joined the DanceHall Doctors, the band for up and coming artist Tim McGraw. "The rest has been a rollercoaster ride through my childhood dreams." Performing on numerous television shows, some of the most successful tours in country music and in 2002 playing on his first album project, "Tim Mcgraw and the DanceHall Doctors". "I am so blessed to be a part of the Tim McGraw organization. Tim has been a great friend and an inspiration. Everytime I think 'this is as good as it gets' Tim does something that pushes it to a new level. To me, songwriting is my way of moving to next level." When Deano isn't on the road or in the studio, he's home with his wife and family. "I love having the ability to be a positive influence on my four boys. It's definitely a priority in my life to spend quality time with my wife and children." Deano loves what he does and wishes everyone the blessing of reaching their childhood dreams.

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Member Since: 02/11/2006
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Influences: Merle Haggard, Bob Wills, Charlie Daniels, Santana, James Taylor, The Eagles, Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Buck Owens, Robert Johnson, Johnny Gimble, Stephane Grapelli, Foriegner, The Police, YES, Queen, Dio, Fiddlin Frenchie Burke, Al Dean, Boz Scaggs, Steven Bishop, Michael Jhonson, Herb Albert, Leo Sayer, Styx, Triumph, Molly Hatchet, J. Giels Band, Kenny Rogers, Cheep Trick, Alice Cooper, KISS, Jhonny Lee, Mickey Gilley, Journey, Eric Jhonson, Joe Satriani, Frank Sinatra, Mark O'Connor, Chubby Wise
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Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

I'm just a donut maker

26% battery on the ol Apple better make it short and sweet...So far the new year has been a blast.Still dealining with the fact that I'm a "DAD" and yes now a "GRAND PA" but don't tell anybody.IT's n...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:34:00 GMT

Vintage Deano

John Boy our bass player is such a dweeb.See what he did to me! I thought it was hilarious and I had to share. Happy New Year to everyone! Deano
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:35:00 GMT

Last of the Mohegan

What a time we had!!It was a blast! You guys don't even know what you all do for us!We got there Friday around 4:30. I had the opportunity to fly in with Tim so it was straight there and straight to s...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:28:00 GMT

itchin to play

Man,It's been since September since we've jammed and I gotta say, "I'm addicted"You never really know how much you love something until it's gone and I've always known I love my job but man do I reall...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:25:00 GMT

One More Thing...

Just sitting in my room in K.C. and thinking about the next couple of months...the tour is rockin' had an amazing fathers day I'll have to tell you about at a later date...watched the most golf in the...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:31:00 GMT

Pacific Time

Traveling across this beautiful land is a real treat and playing music for millions of smiling faces is the icing. BUT!! (there's always a big BUT) Why the zones...time zones...I realize the whole "su...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:03:00 GMT

Keeps me Runnin

Since I last blogged so many things have happened! I know I'm going to forget the tastyiest bits but what the $%^&!!We'll I survived the 1300 plus road trip to SLC. I love the bus but I find it hard t...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:31:00 GMT

1311 miles

From St. Paul, Minnesota to Salt Lake City, Utah.Left last night with my ears still ringing from our performance at the Xcel Center. A great time was had by all. Cindy and the boys shipped out just be...
Posted by on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 11:14:00 GMT

Omaha

Just finished the first run through of rehearsals. Sounds great in the big rooms. The set list has morphed and some of the things we spent so much time working on have now gone away. Oh Well! either w...
Posted by on Tue, 29 May 2007 14:57:00 GMT

Fun flies when you're having time

I recall back in September of 2006, celebrating my 39th birthday while enjoying the "End of Tour" party atop the city of Las Vegas in the posh lounge of "The Hotel" thinking " I can't believe it's ove...
Posted by on Fri, 25 May 2007 23:16:00 GMT