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On his new record, Lessons(and other things learned), Deon continues to show growth as both a writer and a player, milking more and more out of his vocals and guitar playing. For this second recording Deon teamed up with the pop producing duo James Murdoch and Chris Wynters, allies in the struggle to produce smart and original Canadian pop songs. You’re going to recognize the Blue Rodeo in his rural roots and the Crowded House in his late ‘80s musical education. But you’re also going to get mariachi trumpet, banjo, hammond and a patchwork quilt of audio delights.

Deon is currently touring to promote his new album Lessons (and other things learned).

Since the release of "lessons"

- CD release shows in Toronto, Edmonton and Calgary.

Radio;

- Featured artist on CBC "In the Key of A"

- Featured artist on CKUA "Luka and Nightcap"

- Live appearance and performance on CJSW Calgary "Folkcetera"

- Live appearance and performance on CJSR Edmonton "Fake it till you make it"

- Live appearance and performance on CKUA Calgary "The Afternoon Edition" with David Ward

- Live performance and appearance on City TVs morning show BT in Calgary

Showcase concerts

- Canadian Music Week Showcase at The Dakota Tavern in Toronto

- Western Canadian Music Awards Showcase at The Velvet Underground in Edmonton.

- USA debut showcase at Kenny's Castaways (Greenwich Village) in New York City, New York.

Current Shows

Jul.31/10 - The Haven Social Club - Edmonton, AB - Opening for Chris Wynters CD Release
Sep.14/10 - Vern's Pub - Calgary, AB
Oct.15/10 - The Ironwood Stage -Calgary, AB

Show history 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

July .10/10 - SOS Fest - Edmonton, AB
May.23/10 - Arlene's Grocery - New York City, NY
Apr.10/10 - The Marquee Room - Calgary, AB - Opening for Matthew Barber

Apr.9/10 - Breakfast Television - Calgary, AB
Mar.13/10 - The Ship and Anchor - Calgary, AB
Mar.11/10 - The Palomino - Calgary, AB
Mar.08/10 - The Ironwood - Calgary, AB
Feb.20/10 - The Ironwood - Calgary, AB With Kit Johnson and John Rutherford
Feb.06/10 - The Moonshine Café - Oakville, ON
Feb.05/10 - The Free Times Café - Toronto, ON
Jan.14/10 - The Palomino - Calgary, AB
Nov.25/09 - Arlene's Grocery - New York City, NY
Nov.18/09 - The Palomino - Calgary, AB
Nov.05/09 - Mikey’s Juke Joint - Calgary, AB
Oct.31/09 - Cold Lake Agriplex - Cold Lake, AB
Oct.30/09 - The Wolf Radio - Bonneville, AB
Oct.05/09 - The Marquee Room - Calgary, AB Opening for Dan Mangan
Oct.01/09 - Myer Horowitz Theater - Edmonton, AB Opening for Dala
Sept.19/09 - River Cree Casino - Edmonton, AB
Sept.16/09 - Avant Garde Bar - Ottawa, ON
Sept.09/09 - Logans Pub - Victoria, BC
Aug.28/09 - Gitters Pub - High River, AB
Aug.22/09 - The Black Dog - Edmonton, AB
Jul.21/09 - Brixx Bar and Grill - Edmonton, AB
Jun.15/09 - Hi Fi Club - Calgary, AB Opening for Kate Voegele (One Tree Hill/Myspace records)
Jun.14/09 - The Starlite Room - Edmonton, AB Opening for Kate Voegele (One Tree Hill/Myspace records)
June.04/09 - The Whiskey Nightclub - Calgary, AB
May.31/09 - Cafe Deux Soliels - Vancouver, BC
May.30/09 - The Sheraton Eau Claire - Calgary, AB
May.19/09 - The Druid - Edmonton, AB
May.17/09 - The Black Dog - Edmonton, AB
May.16/09 - The Haven Social Club - Edmonton, AB
Apr.25/09 - The Exchange/ Club - Regina, SK
Apr.7/09 - Mikey’s Juke Joint - Calgary, AB
Feb.27/09 - The Broken Jug - Calgary, AB
Feb.27/09 - Airdrie Alliance - Airdrie, AB
Feb.26/09 - The Ironwood - Calgary, AB
Jan.23/09 - The Ironwood - Calgary, AB
Dec.19/08 - The Palomino - Calgary, AB
Dec.5/08 - Mikey's Juke Joint - Calgary, AB
Nov.29/08 - The Ship and Anchor - Calgary, AB
Nov.21/08 - Gitters Pub - High River, AB
Nov.20/08 - The Ironwood - Calgary, AB
Oct.31/08 - Watchmans - Calgary, AB
Oct.17/08 - The Velvet Underground - Edmonton, AB Western Canadian Music Awards (Shameless/Saved by radio showcase)
Oct.16/08 - Mikeys Juke Joint - Calgary, AB
Oct.10/08 - The Main on Main - Vancouver, BC
Oct.4/08 - The Savannah Room - Toronto, ON
Sep.20/08 - Hughes House - Calgary, AB
Sep.19/08 - The Haven Social Club - Edmonton, AB
Sep.18/08 - The Times Changed - Winnipeg, MB
Sep.12/08 - The Palomino - Calgary, AB
Sep.5/08 - A Bar Named Sue - Fernie, BC
Aug.30/08 - Round Hill Hotel - Round Hill, AB
Aug.29/08 - Tofield Hotel - Tofiled, AB
Aug.23/08 - Black Diamond Hotel - Black Diamond, AB
Aug.22/08 - The Slice - Lethbridge, AB
Aug.21/08 - Nanton Hotel - Nanton, AB
Aug.15/08 - The Palomino - Calgary, AB
Aug.12/08 - The Railway Club - Vancouver, BC
Jul.24/08 - The Marquee Room - Calgary, AB
Jul.22/08 - Kenny's Castaways - New York City, NY
Jul.19/08 - South Country Fair - Fort Macleod, AB
Jun.14/08 - Crown Pub - Edmonton, AB
Jun.7/08 - Hughes House - Calgary, AB
Jun.3/08 - The Dakota Tavern - Toronto, ON
May.17/08 - The Marquee Room - Calgary, AB
May.11/08 - The Railway Club - Vancouver, BC
May.7/08 - Cafe Deux Soleils - Vancouver, BC
Mar.6/08 - The Dakota Tavern - Toronto, ON Canadian Music Week showcase
Jan.18/08 - The Ironwood - Calgary, AB
Dec.6/07 - The Ironwood - Calgary, AB
Nov.28/07 - O'byrne's - Edmonton, AB
Nov.27/07 - The Druid - Edmonton, AB
Nov.17/07 - Hughes House - Calgary, AB
Oct.27/07 - The Marquee Room - Calgary, AB CD Release show Lessons (And other things learned)
Oct.26/07 - Axis Cafe - Edmonton, AB CD Release show Lessons (And other things learned)
Oct.5/07 - Holy Joe's - Toronto, ON CD Release show Lessons (And other things learned)
Sep.29/07 - The Savannah Room - Toronto, ON
Sep.1/07 - Hughes House - Calgary, AB
Aug.31/07 - The Roxy Theatre - Edmonton, AB
Aug.8/07 - O'byrne's - Edmonton, AB
Aug.7/07 - The Druid - Edmonton, AB
Jul.27/07 - The House Coffee Shop - Calgary, AB
Jun.29/07 - Private Function - Calgary, AB
Apr.27/07 - Urban Room - Red Deer, AB
Apr.6/07 - The Point - Calgary, AB
Mar.30/07 - The Maverick - Edmonton, AB
Mar.16/07 - The Slice - Lethbridge, AB
Mar.9/07 - Urban Room - Red Deer, AB
Feb.28/07 - O'Bynre's - Edmonton, AB
Feb.27/07 - The Druid - Edmonton, AB
Feb.10/07 - The Slice - Lethbridge, AB
Jan.5/07 - The Sidetrack Cafe - Edmonton, AB
Oct.24/06 - The Sidetrack Cafe - Edmonton, AB
May.18/06 - The Sidetrack Cafe - Edmonton, AB
May.10/06 - O'Byrne's - Edmonton, AB
May.9/06 - The Druid - Edmonton, AB
Feb.23/06 - The Sidetrack Cafe - Edmonton, AB
Feb.27/05 - The Powerplant - Edmonton, AB.
Oct.07/04 - The Sidetrack Café - Edmonton, AB Opening for Luke Doucet and Danny Michel
Mar.25/04 - The Sidetrack Café - Edmonton, AB Opening for Aaron Booth and Jonathan Inc.
June.17/04 - Dinwoodie Lounge - Edmonton, AB Opening for Serena Ryder, Lindy,Matthew Barber and Jill Barber

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