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 ”Who is Dean Batstone, and why is everyone saying such great things about him?" (Headline - Ottawa Sun) Canadian born, New York based singer/songwriter Dean Batstone has been described by his peers as one of North America's best songwriters! “Batstone is a world-class songwriter who just keeps getting better.” (Dave Malachowski, Kingston, NY Freeman) “’No Angel’ is a truly honest and engaging record that features some great songwriting….” (Rob Riendeau, theHumm, Ottawa Valley) "Dean Batstone’s music… is familiar enough to be worn like a favorite pair of jeans, but it shimmers and shakes to a rhythm all its own." (Crispin Kott, Roll Magazine, Hudson Valley) "......yearning voice, conversational lyrics and rhythms that fall on the ears like a soft rain." (John W. Barry, Poughkeepsie Journal) Dean Batstone's music is "a remarkably polished collection - smooth and instantly likable - not unlike the singer." (Paul Cantin - Ottawa Sun). Born in Newfoundland, Canada, Dean grew up in Ottawa and still maintains a home near there, though still travels widely in the US and Canada. With 5 C.D.'s currently released, and 2 earlier vinyl records long out of print, he has an impressive legacy of original material. His strong lyrical style yields believable stories, honest emotions and a depth of understanding of the human spirit. His fluid sense of melody coupled with a sincere and powerful delivery has earned him respect and backing from an impressive array of musical friends, including guitarist Jim Weider (The Band, Los Lobos, Bob Dylan) drummer Gary Burke (Bob Dylan, Shania Twain, Joe Jackson), bassist Hugh MacDonald ( Bon Jovi, Cher, Alice Cooper). guitarist John Platania (Van Morrison, Don MacLean, Nathalie Merchant), keyboardist Jason Crosby (Toa Seeger, Art Garfunkel) and famed "Le Studio" Morin Heights engineer Simon Pressey (Rush, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, The Tea Party). Always writing and performing, this prolific songwriter is equally eager to share the stage with his band or perform solo. His charismatic, upbeat presence, both on and off stage, has earned him a loyal fan base, respect from other musicians and has made him a favorite for live television and radio features and interviews. Opening for veteran Canadian rocker Tom Cochrane at Carleton University, alumni Dean Batstone "gave an inspired performance, littered with witty, between song banter. Batstone was warmly recieved, especially during a beautiful, original ballad called "Angeline". (Thom Barker, The Charleton). Dean has toured extensively across Canada and the Northeastern States, as well as enjoyed consistent success on the local club scene. Professional highlights include showcase dates for "The Family of Woodstock", (Woodstock, NY), "The Bitter End" (NYC), "C.B.G.B.'s" (NYC), the "Tinker St. Cafe" (Woodstock, N.Y.), "South By Southwest Music Festival" (Austin, Texas) and support dates with Shawn Colvin (Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock, NY), Canadians Tom Cochrane, Kim Mitchell, Trooper and comedian Jim Carrey. With his latest release, "No Angel" comes some of his best material to date and after hearing it, you'll know why everyone is saying such great things about Dean Batstone. |