Dean Owen

A fan of all music as long as it has soul, heart and passion, Dean celebrates indie music from Central Alberta through his podcast and blog - Radio Free Red Deer. "Youthful enthusiasm is a powerful and invigorating force", Dean is fond of saying about the music being made by indie artists. "A lot of bands play music, but it's magical when you get to hear people making music!".

While pursuing a variety of careers Dean has always had music as a constant thread in his life. Seeking his fame and fortune as a working musician in his younger years, he played in most of the dive country bars from Ontario to B.C. Still gigging on the weekends at dances and rodeos, Dean enjoys listening to up and coming performers and likes to jam with them when-ever they'll let him join in. Now working in sales and marketing in the tech sector, Dean unwinds from a hard day by seeking out local musical artists and listening to their great music.