Artist description Derek DePrator is a multi-instrumentalist who's been into the folk tradition since the age of 13. His first songs were written from adapting traditional lyrics found in books written by people like Pete Seeger and Alan Lomax, sometimes updating them, and writing new music. Since then he's taken on the responsibility of carrying on the folk tradition here in Cleveland. Also playing guitar for such bands as The Tellers and Cobra Verde.

Music Style folk/blues

Musical Influences John Fahey, Fairport Convention, Bob Dylan, Songs: Ohia, Will Oldham, Peter Laughner, Mississippi John Hurt, Pete Seeger, Leadbelly, Nick Drake

Similar Artists Peter Laughner, Richard Thompson, Pete Seeger, John Fahey, Nick Drake

Instruments A man and his guitar.

Albums Across The Country EP, Architectural Digressions Split CD

Press Reviews "Show stealing wildman whose musicianship recalled the jagged edginess of Television's Tom Verlaine" -Laura DeMarco, Cleveland Free Times 12/98. "Freaked, but pleasing acoustic scrawl with lyrical wit and common sense." -from Blackbean and Placenta Records Catalog.

Additional Info upcoming shows listed on http://www.handsomeproductions.com/eleettapes/travel.html

Location Olmsted Falls, Ohio - USA

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