Opening for Jeffrey Foucault!

Written September 9th, 2011

I haven’t played for the folks in Philly in too long.  And this time I’m supporting the immensely talented Jeffrey Foucault !  He has made some of the coolest folk rock americana albums you may have never heard.  Go get them now and come tap your foot with us. His new album, Jeffrey Foucault Horse Lattitudes probably could have used my ‘Under A Searchlight Moon‘ cover…no?  Seriously though, that album is great.  My favorite song from that album is ‘Passerines.’  But Im a sucker for pedal steel. If you love a song for the lyrics, you will love Jeffrey Foucault lyrics.
See you all there!
-Dean

Friday Sep 16th @8pm
Burlap and Bean
204 South Newtown Street Rd
Newtown Square, PA
w/ Jeffrey Foucault
TICKETS: http://www.burlapandbean.com/events.htm

Dean Fields, Norah Jones, & Amos Lee -LOCKERZ.com

Written September 6th, 2011

My video for ‘Forever Never Knowing‘ is a buzz-worthy featured video on Lockerz.com along with Amos Lee, Norah Jones, The Decemberists, and Keith Urban!  Pretty cool huh?  Watch it and give me some ‘like’ and comment love:

KGSR Radio in Austin Discovery Feature!

Written August 4th, 2011

The great folks at KGSR Radio in Austin TX have picked me for their ‘Discovery’ Feature in July.

” For fans of: Andrew Belle, Matt Nathanson, Greg Laswell.”

Do me a favor, please:

Stop by the site and click ‘APPROVE.’  And I will be one step closer to super stardom.  Thanks yall.

-Dean

‘The Buzz About’ Album Review!

Written July 1st, 2011

Mark Tucker from The Buzz About (Fueled by music. Driven by opinion) recently gave a glowing review of the new album and video!

What sold me on this gent was the video to “Forever Never Knowing”, the sophomore track to Under a Searchlight Sky, a very cool three-minute interplay of humor, surrealism, and urban experimentalism that would appeal to Magritte, Ingmar Bergman, and Mr. Rogers….

…My favorite track is the closer, “Could’ve Been” – which reminds of Dave Loggins’ “Please Come to Boston”, Richard Torrance’s moodier moments, the wistful side of Michael Tomlinson, and a windblown sky in late autumn with a lonely lover pining for time away from the distances of the real world – but every cut here is of a piece, marvelously crafted, lovingly rendered, and gently demanding attention.

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Opening for Joseph Arthur!

Written June 27th, 2011

Anyone near the DC area should come see my show with Joseph Arthur July 15th at Iota. He and I are both doing special solo acoustic sets. His new album, the graduation ceremony is really cool. More than likely, if you aren’t immediately familiar with his name you’ve probably heard Coldplay & Michael Stipe‘s cover of his song ‘In the Sun.’  Excited? Want to me to play a song that night? Leave a comment below.
-Dean

Here’s the Coldplay/Michael Stipe version:

Common Folk Music: “Refreshing Refuge for the Ears”

Written May 27th, 2011

Common Folk Music had great things to say about the new album:

“Dean Fields, a singer-songwriter from Richmond, Virginia, has recently released his latest EP Under a Searchlight Moon in March. An album of five well-written, thoughtful folk songs with a great pop sensibility, Fields spellbinds his listeners with his soft and sweet melodies.

From the opening “Tongue Like a Hammer,” Fields’ develops an airy ambiance and light melody that floats throughout the album. “Forever Never Knowing” is a catchy and memorable piece of folk-pop and the heartfelt piano ballad “Something’s Gotta Give” is flows and dances through the speakers. Fields’ vocals take on a pleasingly pensive tone while the steel guitar gently sighs in “Could’ve Been.”

Under a Searchlight Moon is a short album with a dulcet impact. Fields’ charming vocals and the album’s easy melodies create a refreshing refuge for the ears.”

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Examiner Preview Show w/ Lori McKenna!

Written May 19th, 2011

The Examiner mentioned me in their preview of Friday’s show with Lori McKenna:

“…VA/DC/MD favorite Dean Fields opens the show, touring in support of his much talked about new release Under A Searchlight Moon. The singer-songwriter possesses an innate ability to craft pop/folk/alt country-ish gems…”
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Opening for Lori McKenna!

Written May 17th, 2011

Totally stoked to be opening for Lori McKenna this Friday May 20th! (my dad’s birthday)  And at a very cool venue, the Avalon Theatre in Easton MD.  My first gig there was years ago supporting John Hiatt and it was an amazing show with a super supportive audience.  I can’t wait to get back there and open for LORI MCKENNA!  Those of you who know her already love her I’m sure.  Those that do not yet know her will remember her song that Faith Hill recorded ‘Stealing Kisses.’  One song from a really great catalog of music.  Seriously…Can’t wait.  Its gonna be awesome.

Direct Current Music’s ‘Daily Video”

Written May 9th, 2011

“Forever Never Knowing” is the equinely surreal video from Dean Fields, a Virginia singer/songwriter who released the fine five-song EP Under A Searchlight Moon in March. We think there might be a connection between the video and Fields’ recent marriage, but we have the good horse sense not to speculate…all we know is that nicely crafted, sweetly melodic “Forever” deserves a view or a listen (or two).

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OnTap Magazine Live Music Pick!

Written April 27th, 2011

The nice folks at Ontap Magazine featured us as the Live Music Pick for our show Thurs April 28th at the State Theatre!