Dean O'leary - Brave Souls - Interview

Dean O'leary is an Award winning Sydney Musician , for the last 10 years he has been based in L.A. He Join John on the Phone to talk about his Music , Career , and lock-down in Los Angeles , plus we hear his latest single " Brave Souls" - check him out on all Digital Platforms

Dean O'Leary is an Australian born, award winning guitarist, singer & songwriter from Sydney. Growing up in Australia with a musical family, Dean's first professional gig was at aged 15, when he began playing Guitar and touring with his late father, Jack O'Leary, who was a successful and well loved Australian singer, comedian and actor. Dean grew up on a healthy musical diet including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Prince, The Eagles and Steely Dan, amongst many other musical influences. All these wonderful artists and influences add to the ingredients which make up his own sound of what he calls 'Roots based Rock'. He's lived in Los Angeles for the last ten years and during that time he has performed with Sergio Mendes, Maxine Nightingale, Connie Stevens, Joely Fisher, Hudson Thames, Fisher & Thames, The Twilight Lords, Band of Liars and many other artists locally. Coming up on July 2020 will bring Dean's first release in the USA as a solo artist. This first single was produced and mixed by himself at his home studio, where he sang all vocals, played all Guitars, Bass and percussion. 'Brave Souls' was written during the Quarantine lockdown and during the protests for Racial change in Los Angeles. The Song is a reflection of these experiences, and a song of hope. Musically, Brave Souls is a Guitar driven song, which is very Roots based Rock with a hint of Country, and driven by a memorable uplifting chorus. The outro section really highlights Dean's tasty Guitar work. Dean was excited to have good friend and amazing drummer, Jeff Bowders onboard for Drumming duties. Jeff Bowders is a touring, recording and educating drummer in Los Angeles. Most notably recognized as playing drums for some of the greatest guitarists of our time such as Paul Gilbert, George Lynch, Joe Satriani, Larry Mitchell, Kim SeHwang, Richie Kotzen, Justin Derrico, Mike Keneally and Michelangelo. Jeff has also performed/recorded with Puddle of Mudd, Shakira, Stu Hamm, Nelson and Graham Bonnet. Jeff brings so much fire and feel to the table with his solid and incredible playing. This is the first single, which is one of many more to follow in the coming months, that Dean has planned for release in 2020. Brave Souls will be released through CD Baby and available on all streaming and download platforms. www.deanoleary.com