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 Dennis Jakob performing at the
COSA Song of the Year celebration, 2004.
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Nickname: |
Dennis |
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Year of Birth: |
9-23-51 |
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Hometown: |
Pittsburgh, Penn and Detroit, Mich.
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Current Residence: |
Powell Butte, Oregon |
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Age began playing: |
12
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Instruments: |
guitar |
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Vocalist: |
Yes |
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Favorite music: |
American Roots, Oldtime, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Blues, Dixieland
Jazz,
Gospel, Rock n Roll, Classical and World music |
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Play solo or with band: |
Both |
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Current band: |
Barbs Backroads Band and the Celebrities |
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Previous Bands: |
Bitterbrush, Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers, Loose Change
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Songwriter: |
Yes |
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Favorite Quote: |
Christen Hawkins sent me something that goes like this and I like it
very much: "those who are not afraid to fail, can accomplish
great things" |
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Famous people you have performed with or for: |
I'm still thinkin?
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Artists that have influenced me: |
Jimi Hendrix, Floyd Cramer (piano)
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Favorite gig or performance: |
State Square Dance Convention, Deschutes Co. Fairgrounds
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Anything else we should know about you: |
Have trash-can bass, will travel!
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Manager or booking agent: |
Dennis Jakab, 541-548-2387,
Goodgolemusic@webtv.net
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Email: |
goodolemusic@webtv.net
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