Dean Phelps
Give Us a Song
© 2008 Dean Phelps, Going Over Home Music (700261244853)
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Songs about faith, love and a dog named Jesus. Maverick Magazine gave Give Us a Song five stars, calling it "an amazing sounding album which combines great harmonies with fantastic songs."
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"An amazing sounding album which combines great harmonies with fantastic songs that at times are played with just an acoustic guitar; all of which is to Phelps advantage and certainly a joy to hear." Maverick Magazine
"Dean Phelps has an inviting voice that draws you into his music and his guitar playing is crisp, clean, and drives the songs where they need to go." C.W. Ross, Christian Rockers Online
A voice from the past motivated Dean to record Give Us a Song when a friend from college sent a cassette that he had recorded for her and her roommate when they were students at the University of Kentucky in the 1970s. The memories of songs from those years, coupled with a new original song and several new arrangements of traditional hymns, prompted him to head back into the studio two years after recording This Old House.
From age nine, when he first picked up a guitar and learned the shape of a G-chord, Dean Phelps has made music to bring enjoyment to anyone willing to listen. His folk style, positive demeanor and family-friendly repertoire make his music appropriate in a variety of venues, including churches, coffee shops and restaurants.
Influenced by a number of singer songwriters like John Prine, John Hiatt, Nanci Griffith and Kate Wolf, his music is an acoustic blend of folk, gospel and Americana. Dean sings songs that are both religious and secular and has made several original arrangements of traditional hymns and songs of the Christian faith.
The songs he sings tell stories about people, life and faith. They are not all explicitly Christian songs, but they are songs offered by a Christian; Dean’s faith runs through it all.
Born and raised in Maysville, Ky., Dean now lives, works and makes music in Indianapolis, Ind. He grew up singing in churches, often traveling to congregations around eastern Kentucky. His family and musical roots both trace back to the rural areas of Kentucky.
Doc Possom of Indy Folk News writes: "Dean is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He is Reverend Dean Phelps, with no apologies, but although he's a Reverend, he's not very churchy. He is a regular guy with a fun repertoire, a relaxed manner, nice picking, and a friendly way of putting a song across!"
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Dean runs the field of emotions
author: Rick GarrettI've been a fan of Dean's ever since I first heard him, a couple of years ago. His latest effort is something special. Indeed, the first cut has me smiling and feeling groovy. Ain't Misbehavin' has me snapping my fingers along. Precious Memories takes me back to a little Church in East Tennessee, many years ago. I listen to a lot of music. A LOT of music. Track #4, "If You Come up Empty" brings tears to my eyes every time. It's a fine a piece of music as I've ever heard. If you like your music wrapped around you like a comfortable sweater....that's exactly what you'll find here. It's a rare treat.