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Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · 2d

Glimmers: Dean Owens & The Sinners Album (Italy)

To record an album of new songs in Italy, with my Scottish band - Craig, Adam and Pip, aka The Sinners, inspired by the idea of Glimmers

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Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · 3d

Over the moon to announce that my Crowdfunder for my new album, Glimmers (with my wonderful band The Sinners) is now LIVE!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/glimmers-d...

Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · 5d

It's #BandcampFriday folks!

Great day to grab yourself some new music...

deanowens.bandcamp.com

#SpiritRidge recorded in Crinale, Emilia-Romagna, land of my lion tamer ancestor 🇮🇹

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Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · 7d

WINTER GIGS UPDATE FROM THE BORDERS 😎

Dates & ticket links www.deanowens.com/tour

And this Saturday 4th Oct
A Night For MAP 🇵🇸 at Queen's Hall #Edinburgh
www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/nig...

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The Queen's Hall @thequeenshall.bsky.social · Sep 4

📣 On sale now: A Night for MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians)
📅 Sat 4th Oct, 8pm

Featuring Kathryn Joseph, Jacob Alon, Alexi Murdoch with Aidan O’Rourke, Dean Owens, Harben Kay, Juliette Lemoine. Stand on the right side of history.

🎟️ www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/nig...

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Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · 15d

Edinburgh pals...

I’ll be joining an incredible line up of musicians to perform a few songs for @medicalaidpal.bsky.social on 4 Oct at Queen's Hall #Edinburgh 🇵🇸
Join us for a special night of music & solidarity.
Please share 🙏

www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/nig...

Where in THE WORLD has Dean got to?

Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · 21d

It was my mission for many years to see a herd of buffalo in America & I was lucky enough to realise that in S Dakota on tour a few years back. There is something about them that moves me. You could call it my spiritual animal.

#SpiritRidge #FaceTheStorm

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Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · 24d

Where in the world 🤔

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Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · 29d

Where could I possibly be?
🎻 ⛪️ 🎶 🌙 💫

Grant-Lee Phillips - Dark Ages (Official Lyric Video)

Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · Sep 9

My friend @grantleephillips.bsky.social has a new album out and it’s a thing of beauty. A collection of songs that are perfect for these dark times. Do yourself a favour and check it out. You’ll be glad you did. Here’s a taster:

youtu.be/oE6RbHEw_Fk

YouTube video by Grant-Lee Phillips

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Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · Sep 4

New YouTube release 😊

Solo acoustic version of Compañera, just me and my guitar, recorded live on my last tour to the USA.

youtu.be/QE-3mh7ZVGw?...

Dean Owens: Compañera (Live at Red Clay Music Foundry, Duluth, GA)

Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · Sep 2

"The atmosphere there, the space, the history in the walls… it felt like the music was already there, ready to be picked up"

Thanks Music Traveler for this feature about the places that have inspired me. From Leith & full circle to the hills of Emilia-Romagne where Spirit Ridge was recorded. 🌄

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Jacky Pankhurst @jackyp599.bsky.social · Sep 2

A gorgeous version of one of my (many) favourite @deanowens1.bsky.social tracks ❤️

Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · Sep 2

New #YouTube release!

The imagery in Compañera was inspired by visiting the #SinnersShrine, & by trips to Italy with my wife. I love beautiful old churches and places of worship. There’s a peace in these places. ⛪🕯️

Just me and my guitar, recorded on my last USA Tour

youtu.be/QE-3mh7ZVGw?...

Dean Owens: Compañera (Live at Red Clay Music Foundry, Duluth, GA)

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Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · Sep 2

New #YouTube release!

The imagery in Compañera was inspired by visiting the #SinnersShrine, & by trips to Italy with my wife. I love beautiful old churches and places of worship. There’s a peace in these places. ⛪🕯️

Just me and my guitar, recorded on my last USA Tour

youtu.be/QE-3mh7ZVGw?...

Dean Owens: Compañera (Live at Red Clay Music Foundry, Duluth, GA)

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Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · Sep 1

Gig News! 😎 🌵
September Update from The Borders

15 Dec at The Pleasance, #Edinburgh

My annual @soundhouse.org.uk Xmas Show with the Sinners...& some very special Guest Sinners 😈

Tickets go fast...make sure to get yours early 😉

www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/dean-...

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Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · Aug 31

🎶 YouTube Premiere 🎶

5pm today, on YouTube - a live version of Compañera, recorded at Red Clay Foundry, Duluth.

The imagery in this song was inspired by visiting the Sinner’s Shrine, & by trips to Italy with my wife. I love beautiful old churches & places of worship. ⛪️ ❤️

youtu.be/QE-3mh7ZVGw

Grant Stott's Vinyl Collective - Sowing the Seeds of Love - BBC Sounds

Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · Aug 29

Exciting News!! 😊

Me and The Sinners have been invited to play an official showcase at next year's @folk-alliance.bsky.social Music Conference: Rise Up next January in New Orleans!

You can check out the full list of showcasing artists here:
www.folk.org/conference/2...

#Folk26 #RiseUp

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Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · Aug 25

Lovely to hear 'Man from Leith' featured as @irvinewelsh.bsky.social Vinyl Pick on Grant Stott's #VinylCollective 🙏

#VinylIsBest

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Listen here 👇

Acclaimed Scottish author Irvine Welsh, plus new and classic cuts on 7", 12" and vinyl LPs

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social · Aug 22

Had a nice wee trip back to my old stomping ground, including a successful visit to the ace @thornerecords.bsky.social #Edinburgh

Very happy with my purchases. They also sell my music 🤩

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Irvine Welsh @irvinewelsh.bsky.social · Jul 25

What. An. Album. Launch. What. A. Book. Launch. Thank you Subbo, Ricardo, Mikey and Leith Arches, Saskia and all the Toppings team, Mark and all at Thorne Records.

Sir Soul Subbo @soulsubbo.bsky.social · Jul 25

About last night 💥
It was incredible for any night let alone a Thursday night.
A rough guess I'd say 200 in Leith Arches.
It was bouncing.
Shout out to @carlloben3000.bsky.social and Steve Mac @irvinewelsh.bsky.social

Also thanks to all who put money into the charity box.
#Edinburgh #Leith

TeaPee @tpea101.bsky.social · Jul 25

Great night at Leith Arches with @irvinewelsh.bsky.social & @soulsubbo.bsky.social for Irvine’s Men In Love Book & Album launch. Give it a look it’s fantastic 🫶🏻🎶🎧

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Soundhouse @soundhouse.org.uk · Aug 12

Another wee video kindly sent over by
@deanowens1.bsky.social, reminding our audience that this summer we're asking for your help.

We launched the Soundhouse Fund to enable our supporters to help us maintain our commitment to live music.

Find out more: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-soundh... (2/2)