Welcome to deonblyan.com
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).
Big happenings since the release of "lessons"
- CD release tour dates 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
- Canadian Music Week Showcase at The Dakota Tavern in Toronto
- USA debut showcase at Kenny's Castaways (Greenwich Village) in New York City, New York.
Shows, current and history 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
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 Bonnyville, AB
Oct. 05/09 The Marquee Room Calgary, AB
Opening for Dan Mangan
Oct. 01/09 Myer Horowitz Theatre 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
August 28/09 Gitters Pub High River, AB
August 22/09 The Black Dog Edmonton, AB
July 21, 2009 Brixx Bar and Grill Edmonton, AB
June 15, 2009 Hi Fi Club Calgary, AB
Opening for Kate Voegele (One Tree Hill/Myspace records)
June 14, 2009 The Starlite Room Edmonton, AB
Opening for Kate Voegele (One Tree Hill/Myspace records)
June 4, 2009 The Whiskey Nightclub Calgary, AB
May31, 2009 Cafe Deux Soliels Vancouver, BC
May 30, 2009 The Sheraton Eau Claire Calgary, AB
May 19, 2009 The Druid Edmonton, AB
May 17, 2009 The Black Dog Edmonton, AB
May 16, 2009 The Haven Social Club Edmonton, AB
April 25, 2009 The Exchange/ Club Regina, SK
April 7, 2009 Mikey's Juke Joint Calgary, AB
Feb 27, 2009 The Broken Jug Calgary, AB
Feb 27, 2009 Airdrie Alliance Airdrie, AB
Feb 26, 2009 The Ironwood Calgary, AB
Jan 23, 2009 The Ironwood Calgary, AB
Dec 19, 2008 The Palomino Calgary, AB
Dec 5, 2008 Mikey's Juke Joint Calgary, AB
Nov 29, 2008 The Ship and Anchor Calgary, AB
Nov 21, 2008 Gitters Pub High River, AB
Nov 20, 2008 The Ironwood Calgary, AB
Oct 31, 2008 Watchmans Calgary, AB
Oct 17, 2008 The Velvet Underground Edmonton, AB
WCMA (Shameless/Saved by radio showcase)
Oct 16, 2008 Mikeys Juke Joint Calgary, AB
Oct 10, 2008 The Main on Main Vancouver, BC
Oct 4, 2008 The Savannah Room Toronto, ON
Sept 20, 2008 Hughes House Calgary, AB
Sep 19, 2008 The Haven Social Club Edmonton, AB
Sep 18, 2008 The Times Changed Winnipeg, MB
Sept 12, 2008 The Palomino Calgary, AB
Sep 5, 2008 A Bar Named Sue Fernie, BC
Aug 30, 2008 Round Hill Hotel Round Hill, AB
Aug 29, 2008 Tofield Hotel Tofiled, AB
Aug 23, 2008 Black Diamond Hotel Black Diamond, AB
Aug 22, 2008 The Slice Lethbridge, AB
Aug 21, 2008 Nanton Hotel Nanton, AB
Aug 15, 2008 The Palomino Calgary, AB
Aug 12, 2008 The Railway Club Vancouver, BC
Jul 24, 2008 The Marquee Room Calgary, AB
Jul 22, 2008 Kenny's Castaways New York City, NY
Jul 19, 2008 South Country Fair Fort Macleod, AB
Jun 14, 2008 Crown Pub Edmonton, AB
Jun 7, 2008 Hughes House Calgary, AB
Jun 3, 2008 The Dakota Tavern Toronto, ON
May 17, 2008 The Marquee Room Calgary, AB
May 11, 2008 The Railway Club Vancouver, BC
May 7, 2008 Cafe Deux Soleils Vancouver, BC
Mar 6, 2008 The Dakota Tavern Toronto, ON
Canadian Music Week showcase
Jan 18, 2008 The Ironwood Calgary, AB
Dec 6, 2007 The Ironwood Calgary, AB
Nov 28, 2007 O'byrne's Edmonton, AB
Nov 27, 2007 The Druid Edmonton, AB
Nov 17, 2007 Hughes House Calgary, AB
Oct 27, 2007 The Marquee Room Calgary, AB
CD Release show Lessons (And other things learned)
Oct 26, 2007 Axis Cafe Edmonton, AB
CD Release show Lessons (And other things learned)
Oct 5, 2007 Holy Joe's Toronto, ON
CD Release show Lessons (And other things learned)
Sep 29, 2007 The Savannah Room Toronto, ON
Sep 1, 2007 Hughes House Calgary, AB
Aug 31, 2007 The Roxy Theatre Edmonton, AB
Aug 8, 2007 O'byrne's Edmonton, AB
Aug 7, 2007 The Druid Edmonton, AB
Jul 27, 2007 The House Coffee Shop Calgary, AB
Jun 29, 2007 Private Function Calgary, AB
Apr 27, 2007 Urban Room Red Deer, AB
Apr 6, 2007 The Point Calgary, AB
Mar 30, 2007 The Maverick Edmonton, AB
Mar 16, 2007 The Slice Lethbridge, AB
Mar 9, 2007 Urban Room Red Deer, AB
Feb 28, 2007 O'Bynre's Edmonton, AB
Feb 27, 2007 The Druid Edmonton, AB
Feb 10, 2007 The Slice Lethbridge, AB
Jan 5, 2007 The Sidetrack Cafe Edmonton, AB
Oct 24, 2006 The Sidetrack Cafe Edmonton, AB
May 18, 2006 The Sidetrack Cafe Edmonton, AB
May 10, 2006 O'Byrne's Edmonton, AB
May 9, 2006 The Druid Edmonton, AB
Feb 23, 2006 The Sidetrack Cafe Edmonton, AB
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