Dean Wareham

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Critics Consensus

Based on 16 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Dean Wareham is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with some notable strengths.

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On tour

The Garage, Glasgow, United Kingdom (April 1); Band on the Wall, Manchester, United Kingdom (April 2); Hangar 34, Liverpool, United Kingdom (April 3); The Assembly, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom (April 4); The Fleece, Bristol, United Kingdom (April 6); 229, London, United Kingdom (April 7); Petit Bain, Paris, France (April 8); dB's Studio, Utrecht, Netherlands (April 10); Nachtasyl, Hamburg, Germany (April 13); Frannz Club, Berlin, Germany (April 14); Sala Upload, Barcelona, Spain (April 20); Teatro CAJAGRANADA, Granada, Spain (April 24); The Far Out Lounge & Stage, Austin, United States (April 25); Lodge Room, Los Angeles, United States (May 14); The Chapel, San Francisco, CA, United States (May 17)

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Artist Info

Genre

pop

Origin

Wellington, New Zealand (8/1/1963)

Bio

Dean Wareham (born Michael Dean Wareham, August 1, 1963) is an American musician, who formed the band Galaxie 500 in 1987. Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Wareham moved with his parents to Sydney, Australia, before settling in New York City in 1977.

Has Performed With

Ryder The Eagle, Galaxie 500

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Upcoming (UK)

May 24, 2014

Since then his band has changed both name and members: from Luna in the 90s when he met bassist Britta Philips whom he later married to Dean and Britta (a musical duo comprised of himself and his wife) after Luna split up in 2005.

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Glide Magazine (USA)

April 15, 2014

With a career now entering its’ fourth decade, Wareham is no stranger to these parts or the road for that matter, having toured hard and heavy with his previous outfits, the seminal bands Galaxie 500 and Luna.

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Exclaim (Canada)

April 10, 2014

Whether it was through his short-lived but much-loved Galaxie 500 or his criminally overlooked successor Luna Wareham's music has remained precious to a devoted cult audience.

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