Black Cat Otis
Guaranteed Irish
Pure Gold
Corbin/Hanner
Jeree's Studio
The Treehouse Foundation
Deke Kincade Rhythm
Guaranteed Irish
Pure Gold
Corbin/Hanner
Jeree's Studio
The Treehouse Foundation
Deke Kincade Rhythm
Midland Elementary Sch.
Homewood Junction Fest.
The Family Retreat Center
Sewickley Valley Med. Grp.
Elizabeth Forward H. S.
The Treehouse Festival
BC Summer Concert Series
Valley Gastroenterology
Homewood Junction Fest.
The Family Retreat Center
Sewickley Valley Med. Grp.
Elizabeth Forward H. S.
The Treehouse Festival
BC Summer Concert Series
Valley Gastroenterology
Gateway Rehabilitation
Mesa Creative Arts
Louise Child Care
Heritage Days Festival
Every Child Agency
Roots & Wings Yoga
The Book Connection
Andy Warhol Museum
Mesa Creative Arts
Louise Child Care
Heritage Days Festival
Every Child Agency
Roots & Wings Yoga
The Book Connection
Andy Warhol Museum
". . . we
wholeheartedly
recommend his
services . . ."
Kevin & Barb Cooke
wholeheartedly
recommend his
services . . ."
Kevin & Barb Cooke
Sandcastle Water Park
Neurofibromatosis Assoc.
PA Prothonotary Assoc.
Harbor Point Housing
Neurofibromatosis Assoc.
PA Prothonotary Assoc.
Harbor Point Housing
"Deke's rhythm games
and drumming pulled
us together more than I
ever expected."
Eileen Riley
and drumming pulled
us together more than I
ever expected."
Eileen Riley
"When Deke is with us, our kids
and their parents connect in a
way we thought was impossible."
Barb Swatis
and their parents connect in a
way we thought was impossible."
Barb Swatis
Musical &
Rhythmical Friends
Rhythmical Friends
" I knew it
would be
fun and I
would
learn at
the same
time!"
Nancy
Barbish
would be
fun and I
would
learn at
the same
time!"
Nancy
Barbish
and . . . more than 250
Senior Communities -
Senior Communities -
- Dementia Care
- Assisted Living
- Skilled Nursing
- Long Term Care
- Adult Day Care
- Independent Living
Biography
| clients |
Central Catholic H.S.
Beaver Valley Riverfest
Beaver Valley Riverfest
"Deke and his drum
circles enriched the
lives of those who
participated."
Brad Silberberg
circles enriched the
lives of those who
participated."
Brad Silberberg
Beecher's Circle
Pgh. Blues Festival
PA State Police Assoc.
The Copper Dog Circle
South Elementary Sch.
Black History Month
The Humane Society
Pgh. Blues Festival
PA State Police Assoc.
The Copper Dog Circle
South Elementary Sch.
Black History Month
The Humane Society
PA State University Cultural Series
Assoc. for Retarded Citizens
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Allegheny Cty. Act. Dir. Assoc.
Kane Regional Health Centers
Sewickley Chamber of Commerce
Assoc. for Retarded Citizens
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Allegheny Cty. Act. Dir. Assoc.
Kane Regional Health Centers
Sewickley Chamber of Commerce
| Deke Kincade |
- Dr. John
- The Drifters
- Electric Light Orchestra
- Smokey Robinson
- Jerry Lee Lewis
- Buddy Guy
- Commander Cody
- The Rascals
- Loretta Lynn
- Asleep at the Wheel
Talent, Professionalism, and Passion
Facilitator, performer, and teacher, Deke Kincade
brings chops, groove and an infectious, spirited energy to every
event, performance, and workshop. He explores the connection
between rhythm, song, and spirit calling upon musical roots that
embrace a rich variety of cultures and traditions. Performing
from New York to Atlanta, he is honored to have shared the stage
with artists as diverse as -
Facilitator, performer, and teacher, Deke Kincade
brings chops, groove and an infectious, spirited energy to every
event, performance, and workshop. He explores the connection
between rhythm, song, and spirit calling upon musical roots that
embrace a rich variety of cultures and traditions. Performing
from New York to Atlanta, he is honored to have shared the stage
with artists as diverse as -
He facilitates drumming events for five people and for more than
200 people. All ages and levels benefit from group and private
instruction with him. Below is an overview of some of his
personal, collaborative, and community work.
200 people. All ages and levels benefit from group and private
instruction with him. Below is an overview of some of his
personal, collaborative, and community work.
- Community organizations
- Students at all levels
- Kids with Autism
- Families
- Medical Practices
- Retreats
- Corporate teams
- Active adults
- Seniors in healthcare settings
- Alzheimer's residents
- People with Parkinson's Disease
Selected Deke Kincade Rhythm clients include -
- Slippery Rock University
- Pittsburgh Technical Institute
- Community College of Beaver County
- Every Child Retreats (Human Services)
- HCR Manor Care
- Lily Dale Assembly
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Communities
Stage and Studio Performance
He is an experienced musician on drum kit, hand drum and vocals
on stage and in studio settings. He formed blues band, Black
Cat Otis in 1994. Recordings include -
He is an experienced musician on drum kit, hand drum and vocals
on stage and in studio settings. He formed blues band, Black
Cat Otis in 1994. Recordings include -
- Who's Otis (1997 - David Granati)
- Blues From the 'Burgh (1998 - NPR)
- Friends & Influence (2005 - Dave Hanner)
Black Cat Otis has opened for the best in the industry including -
- Charles Brown
- Dr. John
- Little Charlie and the Nightcats
- Buddy Guy
- Wolfman Washington
Performing traditional and Celtic music with Guaranteed Irish, he contributed on drum kit
and djembe to their 2006 recording, It's All in the Song: A Tribute to Andy Stewart. He
also played on the 2008 Guaranteed Irish release, We Won't Come Home 'till Morning
touring Ireland with the band in support of the release.
With Pure Gold five years, he performed classic rhythm and blues on shows with Motown
greats including -
and djembe to their 2006 recording, It's All in the Song: A Tribute to Andy Stewart. He
also played on the 2008 Guaranteed Irish release, We Won't Come Home 'till Morning
touring Ireland with the band in support of the release.
With Pure Gold five years, he performed classic rhythm and blues on shows with Motown
greats including -
- The Four Tops
- The Temptations
- Smokey Robinson
He collaborated on Pure Gold's 1991 release, Collage. At annual Roots of Rock and Roll
shows at Pittsburgh's historic Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, he backed all
performers on drums including -
shows at Pittsburgh's historic Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, he backed all
performers on drums including -
- Little Anthony and the Imperials
- The Shirelles
Performing country-rock with Corbin/Hanner, and working in the studio with both Dave
Hanner and Bob Corbin, he has recorded tracks for individual artists and for many
national commercial accounts, including "Kennywood Park" with Freddie 'Boom Boom'
Cannon (Palisades Park).
As session drummer at Jeree's Studio (New Brighton, PA) for more than 15 years, he
backed the majority of Jeree's clients. He recorded regularly with songwriter, Joe Rock,
who penned "Since I Don't Have You" and "This I Swear" (The Skyliners), and "I've Got
Dreams to Remember" (Otis Redding). Venues at which Deke has performed include:
Hanner and Bob Corbin, he has recorded tracks for individual artists and for many
national commercial accounts, including "Kennywood Park" with Freddie 'Boom Boom'
Cannon (Palisades Park).
As session drummer at Jeree's Studio (New Brighton, PA) for more than 15 years, he
backed the majority of Jeree's clients. He recorded regularly with songwriter, Joe Rock,
who penned "Since I Don't Have You" and "This I Swear" (The Skyliners), and "I've Got
Dreams to Remember" (Otis Redding). Venues at which Deke has performed include:
- The Andy Warhol Museum
- Nemacolin Woodlands
- Point State Park
- Heinz Field
- Three Rivers Stadium
- Starlake Amphitheater
- Pennsylvania State University
- The Hard Rock Cafe
- The Cadillacs
- The Drifters
Drum Circle Facilitation
Through Deke Kincade Rhythm, he has facilitated drum circles and rhythm
workshops since 1996. His mission is to celebrate the intrinsic worth and dignity of all
participants, while building teams, creating unity, and enhancing spirit using the power
of rhythm and music. Examples of some of the groups who
have worked with Deke -
Through Deke Kincade Rhythm, he has facilitated drum circles and rhythm
workshops since 1996. His mission is to celebrate the intrinsic worth and dignity of all
participants, while building teams, creating unity, and enhancing spirit using the power
of rhythm and music. Examples of some of the groups who
have worked with Deke -
Service Mentors Equipment References
For additional information about community service,
mentors, available equipment, or for a print version of the
biography and client list, please click here.
For references and additional comments, click here.
For additional information about community service,
mentors, available equipment, or for a print version of the
biography and client list, please click here.
For references and additional comments, click here.
Instruction
Students of all ages and levels study drum
kit and hand drumming with him. Using a drum pad
to teach the important rudiments of kit drumming,
his students are able to transfer basic skills to the
drum kit with confidence.
Focusing on djembe and accessory percussion,
he teaches hand drumming in both private and
group settings. For more information, click here.
Students of all ages and levels study drum
kit and hand drumming with him. Using a drum pad
to teach the important rudiments of kit drumming,
his students are able to transfer basic skills to the
drum kit with confidence.
Focusing on djembe and accessory percussion,
he teaches hand drumming in both private and
group settings. For more information, click here.
Contact Deke Kincade Rhythm to Schedule -
- An event for your group
- Private or group instruction
- Stage or studio performance on drum kit,
hand drum, and vocals
Email: Drum@DekeKincadeRhythm.com
or click here
Phone: 845-750-9920
Animal Friends
Beaver Valley Vo-Tech
Carnegie Blues on Main
Lily Dale Assembly
Make a Wish Foundation
Peanut Butter Blues
Every Child Retreats
Beaver Valley Vo-Tech
Carnegie Blues on Main
Lily Dale Assembly
Make a Wish Foundation
Peanut Butter Blues
Every Child Retreats
The Carnegie Museums
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock University
3WS-AM
Whole Life Expo
Baden Day Care
Blue Violet Cafe
Mt. Gallitzen Circle
Geneva College
WYEP-FM
Riverbeat
Whole Life Expo
Baden Day Care
Blue Violet Cafe
Mt. Gallitzen Circle
Geneva College
WYEP-FM
Riverbeat
The Cranberry Book Club
Howland Cultural Center, NY
Community College of Beaver Cty. PA
Market Squared Concert Series
Howland Cultural Center, NY
Community College of Beaver Cty. PA
Market Squared Concert Series
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"The eclectic sound of Black Cat Otis is
hotter than an LA afternoon
in August."
Alan Carter,
Entertainment Weekly
hotter than an LA afternoon
in August."
Alan Carter,
Entertainment Weekly