LP version now available!!
Deke’s first long-player with the Whippersnappers is chock full of great new songs: lots of wild rockabilly, great 1950s-style country numbers, and dramatic Western numbers. Two of the group’s biggest numbers from their first EP are included as well: “Here Kitty Kitty” and “Wild Wild Thing.”
The long-playing vinyl version is now available! 16 tracks! Heavy cardboard “old school” album cover! Mastered by Deke on his 1940 Scully record lathe! On a first-come, first-served basis, buyers through dekedickerson.com will receive a limited edition (one of 300) RED VINYL version of the album!
Live Dates
February 25, 2024 | Grand Ole BBQ | Flinn Springs, CA | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
March 3, 2024 | Grand Ole BBQ | San Diego, CA | Solo |
March 10, 2024 | Cordova Bar | San Diego, CA | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
March 15, 2024 | Star Bar | Atlanta, GA | Greg Germani benefit w/the “Beard-O-Phonics” |
March 16, 2024 | Jack of the Wood | Asheville, NC | w/the “Beard-O-Phonics” |
March 17, 2024 | Thirsty Beaver | Charlotte, NC | w/the “Beard-O-Phonics” |
March 23, 2024 | Arizona Rockabilly Bash | Peoria, AZ | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
April 11, 2024 | Fullerton Market (6-8 pm) | Fullerton, CA | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
April 14, 2024 | Grand Ole BBQ | Flinn Springs, CA | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
April 20, 2024 | Viva Las Vegas Festival, Orleans Casino | Las Vegas, NV | Deke’s Guitar Geek Festival Showcase featuring Country Side of Harmonica Sam, Scotty Broyles, Mitch Polzak, and many more! |
April 21, 2024 | Viva Las Vegas Festival, Orleans Casino | Las Vegas, NV | Dave and Deke Combo Hillbillyfest featuring Mimi Roman, Scotty Broyles, Mitch Polzak, and more! |
April 26-27, 2024 | Honky Tonk Harbour Festival | Hamburg, Germany | |
May 3, 2024 | Fitzgeralds | Chicago, IL | w/ The Joel Paterson Trio |
May 4, 2024 | Vintage Torque Fest | Dubuque, IA | w/ Beau Sample and Alex Hall |
May 9, 2024 | Gator by the Bay | San Diego, CA | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
May 17-18, 2024 | EastSide Boogie Festival | Nashville, TN | |
June 13, 2024 | Private party | Albany, NY | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
June 14, 2024 | Francis Kite (East Village) | New York, NY | NY Chills ’n’ Fever Party w/Deke and the Whippersnappers, Jukebox Jodi, more tba |
June 15, 2024 | Honesdale Roots and Rhythm Festival | Honesdale, PA | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
June 16, 2024 | Buckley’s | Valley Stream, NY | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
June 18, 2024 | Hank Dietle’s Tavern | Rockville, MD | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
June 21, 2024 | The Hangar | Troy, NY | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
June 22, 2024 | Faces Nightclub | Boston, MA | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
June 23, 2024 | Cafe 9 | New Haven, CT | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
July 12-21, 2024 | Alaska tour | Cities TBA | as Deke and the Whippersnappers |
July 27, 2024 | Surf Guitar 101 Festival | Long Beach, CA | w/ The Untamed Youth |
Book Writin’
Musings
Articles and thoughts from the mind of Deke
RIP Dexter Romweber
It’s been over a week since I learned of Dexter Romweber’s passing. What a gut punch that was. Dex was an outsider artist, a true genius who worked the outer margins of this behemoth known as the music biz.
Interview with Steve Stav
Steve Stav’s interview with Deke Dickerson, which appeared in the spring (and 35th anniversary) issue of England’s venerable Pipeline Instrumental Review.
Mosrite Guitar Company Archives
I’m happy to report that I returned home with all of the surviving official Mosrite Guitar Company photos, paperwork, records, and ephemera, which was generously loaned to me by the Moseley family.
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Videos
These and more on the Deke Dickerson YouTube Channel