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Dean Schlabowske

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

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]

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