Dean Schlabowske (aka Deano, or Deano Waco, or Ramblin' Deano) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He has been a member of several bands including Wreck, The Waco Brothers, Dollar Store,[1] Deano and the Purvs,[2] in addition to his solo work and various other collaborations.[3]

Dean Schlabowske at FitzGerald's 36th American Music Festival, July 1, 2017.

Early life

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Schlabowske grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but has spent much of his adult life living in Chicago, Illinois. From 2007-2012, he owned and operated the Cellar Rat wine shop[4] in Wicker Park.

Career

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In 2014, Schlabowske moved to Austin, Texas. There, he continued his collaboration with former members of The Meat Purveyors, and started a band called TV White.[5] "Due to an illness in the family and the desire to buy an affordable home," Schlabowske returned to Milwaukee in 2017.[6]

Solo Discography

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Albums

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  • 2004: Dollar Store (Bloodshot Records) - as Dollar Store
  • 2004: Money Music (Bloodshot Records) - as Dollar Store
  • 2017: America's Favorite Folk Singer (Pigsville Music, BMI)[7]
  • 2018: Soundtrack To The Next IPO (Pigsville Music, BMI)[8]
  • 2019: Ramblin' Deano And Ice Cold Singles (Pigsville Music, BMI) - as Ramblin' Deano and Ice Cold Singles[9]
  • 2020: Pills, Puppies And Bacon (Pigsville Music, BMI) - as Ramblin' Deano And His Enablers[10]
  • 2020: Bad Luck Days (Pigsville Music, BMI) - as Ramblin' Deano And The Purvs[11]

Singles

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  • Frozen Lake/Slipstream (Pigsville Music, BMI) - as TV White[12]
  • 2020: We Move On (Pigsville Music, BMI)[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Dollar Store". Bloodshot Records. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  2. ^ "Deano & the Purvs | Twangfest – June 8–11, 2016 in St. Louis". twangfest.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  3. ^ "The Beachwood Reporter - Bloodshot Briefing: Tasting The Dollar". www.beachwoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  4. ^ "Cellar Rat Wine Shop Going Out of Business Nov. 15". Eater Chicago. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  5. ^ TV White
  6. ^ Bio
  7. ^ America's Favorite Folk Singer
  8. ^ Soundtrack To The Next IPO
  9. ^ Ramblin' Deano And Ice Cold Singles
  10. ^ Pills, Puppies And Bacon
  11. ^ Bad Luck Days
  12. ^ Frozen Lake/Slipstream
  13. ^ We Move On