Scott Dercks
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Scott Dercks (guitarist) was born in Appleton,WI and moved to the Twin Cities 12 years ago. He has been a professional musician since 1972, when he began playing gigs for Democratic party functions in the tumultuous '72 elections. His mother was a national delegate for George McGovern and her anti-war values were passed on to her son (one of 6).
In the ensuing 34 years he has played throughout the US, including Hawaii and Mexico. His guitar playing has been featured live at thousands of shows and on CDs, jingles, soundtracks, and on the radio and television(both recorded and live "in studio" sessions) In the Twin Cities he has appeared on 89.3 "The Current", KBEM, KFAI, KMOJ, KMJZ and on Channel 4,9 and 11 among others, as well as numerous cable access channels.
Although currently a freelance musician, he has performed with many of the best musicians and bands in the Twin Cities.
Bands
Just a short list:
- Starting Point (which performs many of Scott's original compositions)
- The Steele Family
- Billy McLaughlin
- The Peterson Family
- Soul Tight Committee
- Dr. Mambo's Combo
- Who Nu
- Bozo Allegro
- The Sevilles
- The Rebekka Fisher Band
- Prophets Of Soul
- JB and The Routine
- Best Kept Secret
- Rockit
- The R Factor
- The Sugar Divas
- The Midas Touch
- Lozenge
- Loose Change
- Jam Factory
- Swing Train
- Cheers
- Ambassadors Of Swing
- Will Hale and The Tadpole Parade
- Kidsongs
- Walter Chancellor Jr
- George Faber
- Rueben Ristrom
- The Way Down Experience
- Just Us
- Omnibus
- Joy Divine
- Soulwise
- Progressive Missionary Baptist Church (with the Steeles)
- Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (with Sanford Moore etc)
- Faith Pentecostal Church
Acting
As an actor he has performed in commercial videos and on stage at The Old Log Theatre. As well as in the "pit orchestra" for Smokey Joe's Cafe
Discography
Audio
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