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The Dave & Deke Combo - Moonshine Melodies

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The Dave & Deke Combo
Moonshine Melodies
No Hit Records
1994



Two Guitars, No Waitin'

Formed in 1991 by Dave Stuckey and Deke Dickerson -- both refugees from Missouri who relocated in Los Angeles -- the Combo established a new and unique presence and helped bring about the West Coast retro renaissance.

They distinguished themselves from other modern acts with their vocal harmonies (reminiscent of old-time "brother" acts like the Everly Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, the Delmore Brothers, etc.), Dickerson's fleet-fingered Joe Maphis licks on his Mosrite double-neck guitar, and their solid rhythm section: bassist Lloyd Martin (later replaced by Brian "Shorty" Poole) and drummer Lance Soliday. The Dave & Deke Combo is still widely loved and remembered today, ten years after its breakup.

Dave Stuckey formed a new western swing act, the Rhythm Gang, and recorded a dynamite CD for the HighTone/HMG label entitled Get a Load of This!

Lance Soliday continues to drum with such acts as the Smith's Ranch Boys and the Lucky Stars.

Shorty Poole plays steel guitar in the new western act the Stardust Combo.

Moonshine Melodies is a Rockin' good time and will have your foot stompin in no time flat.

Whatcha waitin fer. Go git it!

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Moonshine Melodies

The Dave & Deke Combo
Moonshine Melodies
No Hit Records
1994

Side A
01 - Tally Ho
02 - I'm Just Too Lazy
03 - Maybe Baby
04 - You Ain't As Dumb As You Look
05 - Flipped!
06 - Didn't It Rock

Side B
07 - Salty Boogie
08 - Two Guitars, No Waitin'
09 - Go Ahead on
10 - Strange Woman's Love
11 - Warm Lips (Big Trouble)
12 - Show-me Boogie

By Licorice Pizza, # 9. March 2008, 01:12:08

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Nice rockabilly here LP, never heard of these fellas, you continue to surprise!
-LT

By LoungeTracks, # 9. March 2008, 16:20:18

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Dave writes:

Hi LP --

Thanks for covering our disc... one thing, tho -- unless there's a bootleg I don't know about, this thing never came out on vinyl!

We did do some 45's - and our 2nd LP Hollywood Barn Dance, did come out on a 12"...

But I appreciate the coverage, nonetheless -- seems like a hundred years ago!

Best,

Dave Stuckey
dwstuck[AT]excite.com

By anonymous user, # 12. March 2008, 17:01:59

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Deke Dickerson starts his annual tour in Phoenix, Arizona every year at The Rhythm Room in Phoenix and always puts on a dynamite show.
He is accomodating to his fans and always signs his albums. Good album with Dave & Deke. Great musicians and showmen.
Thanks.......
[img]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o247/A-6Ranger/P1010291.jpg

By JuancoRocks, # 12. May 2008, 06:57:29

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Nice one. Yes I have had a few email conversations with Dave and he is exceptional. Thanks for the photo. Cool!

By Licorice Pizza, # 12. May 2008, 22:31:09

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