Here’s a bit of what I know about myself… I live in Central Oregon, USA. Which happens to be the sunny part of Oregon. I’m a full time working performer/musician/songwriter. I started playing drums when I was around 10. Then started writing songs on guitar when I was 15. My first album “Dear Love…” (on cassette) was only heard by me and probably 10 other people. I still have the original cassette, beware. Since then I’ve been in 3 bands. “Saneathean Tomb” from 1982 through 1985. “The Spinning” (1990-1991), and now The Substitutes. Don Hoxie and I started playing together in 1996. We are celebrating 10 great years together this year. Through the years I’ve written many many songs and recorded them on 4 track cassettes, and now digitally. On my solo albums I play all of the instruments, with the exception of a guest performer here and there. Please forgive me for not listing everyone who has contributed. There is a list of my albums on this site. They are all available. I will have samples of them here soon. My main influences are The Beatles, Dylan, Marc Bolan, The Church, East Indian music. I’ve been to Europe 8 times now. England, France, Wales, Belgium and Greece. I’ve played a few shows in Paris with the help of my French manager Herve Davoust after being persuaded by Caroline (My other half) to bring my guitar in 2004.  I am now writing new songs for a new album. Please go to www.deanprescott.com for more info