Celtic Spirit, Country Soul
Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s finest singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Ricky Ross, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand.
New album Southern Wind (his 7th solo) is released Feb 2018, on At The Helm Records, with its official launch at Celtic Connections on 2 Feb. Recorded in Nashville with producer Neilson Hubbard and award winning guitarist Will Kimbrough.
Armed with a searingly soulful voice and a neat line in memorable heart-twisting melodies, Dean filters his love of Americana through a gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility. A compelling and engaging live performer (whether solo or with his Whisky Hearts band) with an emotional hurricane of stories and songs. A "must see" performer!
In September 2017 he became the first Scottish musician to officially showcase at Americanafest, Nashville, and in October 2018 will undertake his first US headline tour, including the historic Levitt Shell in Memphis (where Elvis made his debut in 1954) and Albino Skunk Music Festival SC.
Recent headline shows include Celtic Connections, Southern Fried, Summertyne and a showcase at AMA-UK Conference/Awards in Hackney, London, as well as opening for Rosanne Cash at London’s Union Chapel, Jason Isbell and Gretchen Peters. In summer 2017 he toured with Grant Lee Phillips to London, Dublin and Cork.
His 2015 album – Into the Sea – was recorded in Nashville (with producer Neilson Hubbard) and released to rave 4 and 5 star reviews and claims of “best yet”. It appeared on numerous "Best of 2015" lists, including at no 5 in the Sunday Herald Top 50 Albums. Recent radio sessions include Bob Harris Country (BBC Radio 2), The Quay Sessions, Iain Anderson Show and Ricky Ross Another Country (all BBC Radio Scotland).
In his early career Dean was the front-man of the much loved Scottish Americana band The Felsons. His music has taken him far and wide, including Europe, USA and Australia, playing shows and touring with the Mavericks, Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris among others.
One of the best singer songwriters in Scotland... Sunday Herald