We're Back in the Saddle Again! A Houston Update...

Hi there Music Friends & Fans, It's SO nice to be home! (Clicks heels together): There's no place like home, there's no place like home, there's no place like HOME! (sigh.) Just an update. We survived RECONSTRUCTION (well mostly...!), and we're back in our (mostly?...) completed house in Houston again, Post-Harvey. Yay!!  We're feeling thankful and very blessed to be home, can you tell? Even the dogs are happier-and so are the squirrels and birds who missed me feeding them (and our dogs chasing them?) every single day! Ha! Some News: Please continue to PRAY for Houston as we are still in the midst of re-building, and there are still many who are homeless, routed from homes, lost everything, jobless, or just generally down and out... I'm in a fantastic NEW BAND called the Six Alarm Band (well the band's been around awhile, but we've been doing a little re-grouping). We play hits from the 60's to 80's and some hopping oldies, and we're in the process of updating websites, etc. now. I'll fill you in on more details soon...but we DO have 2 upcoming Houston Area performances: Mo's Irish Pub N. (on Vintage Park),  June 15, 7-10pm  More info TBA http://mosirishpub.com/houston/ Mo's Irish Pub in Katy (on the Katy Frwy),  June 29  7-10pm  More info TBAhttp://mosirishpub.com/katy I also am in a great jazzy duo called DeDe & DC* and we just performed a fun cocktail party in West U this past weekend and we have a lot more coming soon... Lastly, I'm on the Board of, and I'm traveling to the International Music and Entertainment Awards in Ashland KY June 16, where I'm nominated in Categories 1 & 2 for "America United", and I appreciate all your VOTES very much! I hope if you're a musician you'll check out and join this very fine non-profit Indie Music organization and submit your music! Larry and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your thoughts, emails and prayers during this trying time. We are blessed to know you and have you as friends & supporters-we love each of our fans, friends and musician family so much! Wishing you God's every blessing, and I hope you're enjoying this gorgeous Springtime! DeDe :) dedewedekind.com @dedewmusic Facebook.com/DeDeWedekind Instagram: DeDeWedekind Youtube: Youtube.com/1dwedekind *DC stands for Dan Carlson, my amazing keyboard player. He has rhythm and bass on his keyboard and together we play some awesome and fun standards and oldies....

Can 1 Artist have 3 Songs on the Top 10 Chart at Once?......

...And the answer is...

Yes!!!

Thanks friends & fans for helping me get these songs on the #Broadjam (Songwriters-Earth) Overall Top 10 Chart:

#2: Prime of Life by DeDe by DeDe WedeKind

#8 Sell Me Out

#10 Leaning on Heaven

Hear all TOP 10 Songs here:  http://broadjamtop10.com/index.php/author/broadjam-com-broadjam-earth-top-10/

Thanks for listening to, following me, supporting my music, and for caring and sharing my music!

Hugs,
DeDe :)
2017 Member of the Recording Academy - Home of The Grammy Awards

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DeDe Wedekind sings #National Anthem: The Star Spangled Banner

My July 31. 2016 performance of the National Anthem @Houston Dynamo vs. San Jose Earthquakes Soccer Game at BBVA Compass Stadium!
Score was 1:1!
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DeDe Wedekind :)

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So You Like #Music #Videos? Short & Memorable: #DeDe Wedekind & the DayDreams #Band-Houston

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Sometimes a (Good) Band Is Hard to Come By....

     Or, The Trials & Tribulations of DeDe's Search for a GREAT band-And how has it all panned out? Let's just say it's A Happily-Ever-After Ending:)!

DeDe & the DayDreams perform at a company Christmas Party on Dec. 17th, 2015.

Left to right: Damien Clark, Alan Steinmetz, DeDe & Jim Embry (not pictured: Larry Wedekind)

     Over the past 8 months, Texas Singer/Songwriter DeDe and her awesome DayDreams Band have had a whirlwind debut in Houston, and all over the USA! They literally burst onto the Houston music scene with 3 Festivals right out of the gate since their start in mid summer of 2015. In August 2015, they were honored to attend the Cutting Edge Music Conference in New Orleans where DeDe was a Spotlight Artist at the famed New Orleans House of Blues. Then DeDe was chosen to be a Featured Performer in September at the Light at the Lighthouse Inspirational Festival in Los Angeles. Then within less than a month, DeDe & the DayDreams again appeared on the Budweiser Mainstage at the The Houston StreetFest near Navigation in October! About "birthing" a new band DeDe says:

     "It's amazing that we have any band at all at this point, we had so much changeover in the beginning. At the first of the year, I'd joined a band and it was mostly jazz. They had another male vocalist who really didn't want a female (vocalist) added, and they weren't really getting any bookings, so I took off, but I took along their amazing drummer, my (now) close friend, and very talented Alan Steinmetz!  We must have gone through like 6 guitarists, and 3-4 bass players, but it's always been Alan and me from the first of the year.

     Friends tell me that to find good band members who all like each other, like the same music and all get along is really hard and you have to go through a lot of players to find the right combo. But the hardest thing for me to find in my bandmates has been the commitment to practice weekly, learn my original music, and the willingness & flexibility to do the gigs and commit to them -no matter what. That's what was really hard to find until we added Damien Clark on guitar. He not only looks great onstage, but he's toured with some music legends and shared the stage with pros, and he's a real pro himself (and a great guy), all the way. He plays just about anything by ear or with music. And now we have a band, and it's a real winner!"

   The band also had many corporate parties and events in November & December, and then DeDe took a solo tour to Panama after Christmas, and over the New Year where she performed 3 sold-out concerts! Talk about not getting a breather- and the band just keeps on playing!  A corporate ribbon cutting in the Heights at the end of January, and another invite to be featured on Live From Center Stage TV in Massachusettes, a feature in the Feb. IMC Magazine an Indie music magazine, and the list goes on and on....

Flyer for one of DeDe's shows in Panama

     On top of all that, DeDe's furiously working to finalize her new album that's currently been getting a lot of Nashville and radio attention: "Dream of You", finally out in February '16 (overdue because of illness (DeDe's), and a much-needed management/production venue change back to Houston from Nashville).  

DeDe's new album cover!

     So what's next? Now DeDe's ready to take a break and then tackle her next Big Project: her upcoming Valentine's concert with Soprano Meagan Stapleton at the New Bender Performing Arts Center in Humble (350 seats and brand new on the site of the old Humble High). This concert will feature jazzy standards (many from DeDe's first album Clear Skies Ahead), as well as some more classic styling: songs from Meagan's Soprano and DeDe's Mezzo-Soprano classical repertoire!  Talk about a change of pace!  

     On April 9th, DeDe and her band are performing at the Barefoot in the Park showcase for the New Grand Central Park Housing Community Development in Conroe, location TBA. In May you'll have the chance to catch DeDe & the DayDreams as they perform songs from DeDe's original new album, Dream of You- again, at the Bender Performing Arts Center. Says DeDe: "I'm very happy to be honored to be selected to perform at this beautiful new Center for the Arts right here in Humble near Kingwood where I live. Me and the band are really excited, this will be one of our largest audiences because the center is brand new and it holds 350 people! We are hoping to fill it completely with markeing and promotion help from Richard Mintz and all the great staff at the Humble PAC and City of Humble. I also promote all of my local public shows on social media to my over 100K internet fans, so hopefully we will really get the word out about this great center and all the new shows they are scheduling this spring, summer and fall in their 1st & 2nd seasons!" Read more about this new historic arts venue & the upcoming show schedule at: www.Humblepac.com

    As for DeDe, well, she's not taking a break any time soon, with demand for her music and original shows in Panama and other parts of the US and Texas on the rise. Recently they were invited to perform at the New Orleans Mardi Gras Festival, but sadly, due to the loss of a bass player, they had to turn down that particular booking. DeDe's been contacted by a number of great Venues and booking agents all around Houston, and so far has managed to keep herself, and her band, very busy indeed. For bookings, and to hear all DeDe's music and get information about Dede and her Daydreams Band visit: Reverbnation.com & to order her new album, Dream of You, visit www.DeDe-Music.com.

DeDe & husband Larry ring in the new year in Panama at the Rock Restaurant!

Fall News for DeDe

It's fall here once again, and it amazes me that just like the seasons, how many changes are all around us...I've been taking a little bit of a break in August & Sept. traveling and working on my music. We've got 2 close friends who are new parents/grandparents for the 1st time! Aren't babies the absolute best? They're so cute and so innocent. They remind us all of how sweet yet fragile life is, and how fast time flies!  Speaking of, I recently co-wrote a song with my new team at Dominion, about dealing with life's changes and time passing, and I hope you like it. It's going to be on my new album slated to be released in Spring/Summer 2015.       We've been traveling a lot for work, and taking some time to be with friends and family. Starting to think about things like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and even Christmas...Holidays, and spending more time together and doing more of the things that matter. Speaking of, Kevin D., the President of my new label, has been spreading the word about my Christmas album "World of Christmas" out in LA. He says "This's probably one of the best Christmas albums of the past 10 years. Whenever I'm tired or a little out of sorts, I listen and it cheers me right up!" (Yes, he's been listening to Christmas music in California in September, in all that heat!) I know it may sound crazy, but to me as a songwriter, that's the best part of doing this: when my music can make a difference and brighten someone's day.  So hopefully I'll continue to write more and more relevant music that moves and inspires people.      Did I mention how much I appreciate you for being my fan? Below are a few fun things going on with me in Sept./Oct. Please come/listen/join if you can!  And, I always like hearing from my fans, so please send me a quick note with your news, okay? Oh, and a free download is below, just for you :) Thanks!!  DeDe :) Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014  Chief Guests & Performers at the new Gujarato Samag Indian Community Center Project Fundraiser in Houston TX, at Moguls Restaurant in Clear Lake. Oct. 4th:  IMEA Awards in Ashland KY. I'm nominated in 9 Categories...I'll also be traveling there as a presenter. To join the IMEA: http://www.imeaawards.com DeDe performs at the Purple Ribbon Luncheon benefitting Family Time, Friday Oct. 10, 10:30am-1pm  (Kingwood Country Club). Tickets: $60 per person:  http://Familytimeccc.org/Purple-Ribbon-Luncheon/ Kingwood Trade Days in Town Center Sunday Nov. 2, 2-4pm -FREE event! Food, music, fun, shopping...Bring your family and get your Holiday shopping done early and support great local vendors! http://www.kingwoodmarket.com Alive in the Park, Sunday Nov. 9, time TBA. An Inspirational Concert and Speaker event for the entire family! FREE EVENT! Http://Www.kingwood.com/Events/Event_details.php?Event_id=3518&Event_date_id=14521 DeDe @ Amedeos for Post Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner & Show! Friday Nov. 28, 2014 6:30-9:30pm. Last year this was a sellout, why cook? Bring your family to a great meal with appetizer and drink specials and Holiday, Original & All-Hit music! www.Amedeos.net DeDe @ Liberty Opry CHRISTMAS SHOW, Saturday, Dec. 20th 2pm & 7pm!  Join the fantastic band and guests DeDe & Larry Wedekind for a fun and memorable country Christmas with a touch of classics and rock and roll!  Get your tickets NOW before they sell out: 936-336-5830 or www.libertyopry.com Please Visit my website here:  http://www.DeDe-Music.com See my New inspiring VIDEO: "The Plans I Have for You": Https://Www.youtube.com/Watch?V=L5QkeeIXO8s&List=UUX18J5CYy2m3_wTIUqvrsgg Get FREE MP3 download, SIGNUP for NEWS & HEAR DeDe's MUSIC: Http://Www.reverbnation.com/Deborahwedekind/Songs scroll down to "Blame It On the Summertime" and click on DOWNLOAD (the 2nd time you see it, near the bottom).

The Rain in Spain Falls Mainly on the...Plane? DeDe's May/June News!

DeDe's May/June News! View this email in your browser The Rain in Spain... ...falls mainly on the plane! As in every time I travel it's been raining.  So please have safe (& fun) travels now that school's almost out! Aren't you happy to finally see some good rain here in Houston after the last few summers of drought? Everything's blooming, the lake's high, and spring has finally sprung! Just a few dates to keep you posted with what's happening here & around Houston for me: Thurs. May 29, 6-9pm DeDe Live @ Cafe du Bois in Town Center-Kingwood! Hit covers, hot originals & haute cuisine served up 6-9pm!  New management. No reservations required, bring yourself, family & friends out to relax and enjoy your Thursday night-you deserve a break!  www.CafeduBois.com Sunday June 1st,  2-4pm  DeDe @ Town Center Park, Kingwood Market Days Okay so it's time to bring the whole family for some serious FREE fun: shopping, booths, vendors, handmade & other crafts/goodies/gifts.  Bouncy houses for the kids, food, shopping & music for everyone, and as Mama always says, "the looking's free". Doors open at 10 and close at 6 (well, there aren't any doors, but if there were this's when they'd be open!) Sunday July 6th,  2-4pm  DeDe @ Town Center Park, Kingwood, TX. (Ditto as above)....Please come out & support your LOCAL vendors, businesses, musicians & neighbors: this's a fun, free event and plenty of parking-plus central to most of us right in Town Center Park.  Kid & Pet-Friendly: www.kingwoodmarket.com Saturday July 12th, 7pm  DeDe @ Liberty Opry's Annual Patriotic & Country Hits Show! Bring the whole family for some good clean fun and great hit music! This's a Texas legend only 25 minutes from Humble/N. Houston: Liberty Opry (w/ full Band!) on the Square is an air-conditioned auditorium where many music legends in Texas have gotten their start. Tickets are $12 at the door or advance discount: www.libertyopry.com Well, that's about it for now. Been traveling to LA, Nashville, etc, and have a few label things cooking.  I've also been busy writing for an acoustic album hoping to release this year.  Would love to hear from you, or even better -see you at a show!  And I would love to play at your home, company or church: for a party, fundraiser, gathering, wedding or any other event- and my rates are great. (Really!) Christmas & New Year's dates still available! Blessings & Peace to you this Spring! DeDe :) http://www.DeDe-Music.com http://www.Facebook.com/DeDeWedekind http://www.youtube.com/1dwedekind PANDORA: http://www.pandora.com Search "DeDe" for all 3 of my Albums!           FREE! EXCLUSIVELY for my email SUBSCRIBERS: Listen, Download & Share: "Maybe Someday Soon" by Peter Schwepker & Larry Brenner, featuring DeDe on vocals... a GREAT Father's Day song for you!  http://www.broadjam.com/DeDe Copyright © *2014* DeDe W Music, All rights reserved. Hi, you are receiving this email because you opted in at my website: www.DeDe-Music.com, or asked to be added as a subscriber. Our mailing address is: divaprince@centurylink.net unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences