Christopher Dean:

National touring blues, soul and roots music act performing throughout the East Coast since 2000.

He started playing guitar at age 15 and studied various styles of blues and soul guitar after high school in 1992. Early influences Charlie Patton,BB King ,Magic Sam. Later David Ruffin, Al Green, Sarah Vaughn. Formed the Christopher Dean Band 1995 and started working the hardcore blues area in Newark, Elizabeth, Plainfiled NJ mostly. Was recommended to Big Jack Johnson agent /manager Hooter Saslaff and joined Big Jack and The Oilers in Jan 1997.For next 3 years toured worldwide and recorded 2 highly acclaimed blues cds with Big Jack."All The Way Back,(98) Roots Stew (2000).Re started the Christopher Dean Band early 2000 and recorded several cds since then including: Three Times A Fool ( Johnny Rawls Deep South Sound)03. Where I Need To Be (2007;Lost World Music , What I Need (Lost World Music;2010) and April 2014 release, "Call Me Later" is the latest release.The cds all got great reviews from blues and soul publications alike. They have toured non stop since 2000 180 days /year and have played many special concerts ,clubs and events during that time. Including American Music Fest ( Harrisburg) Central PA Arts Fest ,The Kennedy Center DC, Miami Dade Cultural Center and BB Kings NYC along with hundreds of other festivals and concert venues along the east coast. The Christopher Dean Band continues to perform at festivals, concerts series, theaters, wineries, clubs, and special events throughout the United States. Now celebrating over 25 years of touring. The band remains dedicated to delivering authentic original music, exceptional musicianship, and unforgettable live performances.

Available as a solo acoustic performer, duo , trio or full band.