It's Dec. 12, 2022. 122222. I'm back home after a second week-long run up to Nashville through Alabama. The first one, in November, went pretty well. I managed to pick up enough spontaneous tips-gigs in coffee shops to keep eating…
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The first single of Dean's aesthetic rebirth from self-hating emo rocker to vision-focused singer/songwriter. Part mystical experience, part nightmarish memory and part love song, "Would You Like to Come In?" brings a sense of cohesion to three disparate ends of what it can mean to be human.
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DEAN'S FULL GASTRAL TRAVELIN' EPISODE
Dean Batten Unplugged on Gastral Sessions
Dean rode his motorcycle down to Port Orange, Florida, for a chat, some good food and some music with the Gastral Travelin' podcast crew. Laughs were had, champagne was consumed and a good time was had by all. This video shows Dean's performances of "Would You Like to Come In?", "The Quiet Sounds of Sewing" and Matthew Fowler's song "Marianne", live in the podcast studio.
INDIEOCLOCK! BRAZIL REVIEW
Given to rock interview
Mystic sons interview
Dean's Super Manly Diary (Blog)
How I Wrote "Dennis" 
With many things, the reality is a bit more involved than we're ever quite able to reduce into language.
It's a conundrum that's confounded linguists and philosophers of language since those disciplines began to develop in earnest - my personal…
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How I Wrote "The Quiet Sounds of Sewing"
My grandmother died unexpectedly.
I was living in Los Angeles. It was 2019. I woke up one afternoon, checked my phone and saw multiple missed calls, a voicemail and a text saying "please call me when you wake up", all…
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How I Wrote "The Favor"
2018.
I'd just spent the last year or so pulling my hair out trying to finish Aries, a task I wouldn't complete for about two years yet. I'd also spent the last year or so pulling more of my…
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How I Wrote "Sky Pink"
Things got weird in 2020, as we all remember. For me personally, that meant added complications for my then-long distance relationship with Alexis back in Florida, because I was still living in LA. I found myself hanging out in Florida…
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How I wrote "Let 'Em Bleed"
I was walking around the guest bedroom of my mom's house in Florida, on a short trip back home while I was still living in LA. I had a small coffee shop gig the next morning at Gold Leaf and…
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How I wrote "Would You Like to Come In?"
I have a new song coming out on October 1st called "Would You Like to Come In?".
One night when I was still living in LA, I got the itch and started pacing around my tiny room trying to write…
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Previous events
Dean Batten, the critically acclaimed folk-rock genre blender is on tour through Raleigh with Alexis Joiner, the cosmic acoustic angel herself! Joining them this evening is the impeccable Raleigh songwriter Jon Ward Beyle Come out to The Night Rider for an unforgettable evening of unbelievable music and the sincerest beauty Doors at 7, Music at 7:30 $5 suggested donation to support the artists' right to eat food
Dean Batten, the critically acclaimed folk-rock genre blender is on tour through Chapel Hill with Alexis Joiner, the cosmic acoustic angel herself! Joining them this evening is are Raleigh-area local Chris Mozy and Dylan Innes from Boone. $5 suggested donation - music at 9 pm
Dean Batten & Alexis Joiner w/ Eddie Spencer @ The Down Under Lounge
The Down Under Lounge, 3530 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, Nebraska
Dean Batten, the critically acclaimed folk-rock genre blender is on tour through Omaha with Alexis Joiner, the cosmic acoustic angel herself! Joining them this evening is the one-and-only Eddie Spencer from Omaha Locals The Bedrock, doing an intimate solo set. Come out to The Down Under Lounge for an unforgettable evening of great music and sincere beauty
Dean Batten & Alexis Joiner live at the historic Duffy's Tavern in Lincoln Nebraska!
Dean Batten, the critically acclaimed folk-rock genre blender is coming on tour through Boulder with Alexis Joiner, the cosmic acoustic angel herself! They'll be set up inside at Ozo Coffee May 7 and 8 playing some sweet music for tips from 2-4 on Saturday and 12-2 on Sunday.
Dean Batten, the critically acclaimed folk-rock genre blender is coming on tour through Boulder with Alexis Joiner, the cosmic acoustic angel herself! They'll be set up inside at Ozo Coffee May 7 and 8 playing some sweet music for tips from 2-4 on Saturday and 12-2 on Sunday.
Dean Batten & Alexis Joiner live and in person at the Rustic Lounge, supported by Las Vegas local Marc Curtis
Dean Batten, Alexis Joiner, Daurah Bernadette + TBA @ Good Nite Karaoke Bar
Good Nite Karaoke Bar, 10721 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Dean Batten & Alexis Joiner are on tour together across this star-spangled nightmare bringing the love from coast to coast. Daurah Bernadette is joining them April 30 at Good Nite Karaoke Bar in North Hollywood
Dean Batten, the critically acclaimed folk-rock genre blender is on tour through Biloxi with Alexis Joiner, the cosmic acoustic angel herself! Joining them this evening is the impeccable country singer Taylor Glasheen, a Phoenix local
Dean Batten & Alexis Joiner will be playing some sweet unplugged songs at Halcyon Downtown in Austin, TX
Dean Batten & Alexis Joiner continue their fantastical all-American adventure around the country through Houston, playing April 22 with Houston locals Matt & Madi
Dean Batten & Alexis Joiner are on tour together all across this star-spangled nightmare from April 21 to May 22! Come see them do what they do best at the Cannery in Biloxi, MS on April 21 from 7-10 pm
The fourth installment of the hot new show series brought to you by Prism Roastery, Dean Batten and Foundry Coworking. Featured in this month's show are Central Florida locals Dean Batten, Seagrapes and Nol! $10 cash door to pay the artists. Coffee, other drinks and snacks for provided by Prism Roastery!
Songs Through a Prism #3: A Songwriter Showcase
Prism Roastery/Foundry Coworking, 728 Fentress Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
A fun evening of music, coffee and community! Artists on the bill: Dean Batten, Corey Kilgannon, Alexis Joiner and Nol Doors at 6, Music at 7 Coffee provided by Prism Roastery Snacks provided with a recommended donation of $1
$8 advance tickets via the link, or $10 cash door
"Dennis" is a song inspired by the true life story of a man I met in Vegas one night. It's a pretty cool rock song.
Songs Through a Prism #2: A Singer/Songwriter Showcase
Prism Roastery/Foundry Coworking, 728 Fentress Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32114, Daytona Beach, FL
An intimate evening of music and good vibes featuring some of Florida's most gifted singer/songwriters! This round featuring Nol, Spring State and Dean Batten Advance tix $8 online or $10 at the door Artists on the bill: Dean Batten, Nol and Spring State Coffee, drinks and snacks provided by Prism Coffee Space provided by Foundry Coworking
Early Online Tix $8 via the link, otherwise $10 cash door
The first monthly songwriter showcase at Prism Coffee/Foundry Coworking in Daytona Beach. Featuring Dean Batten, Alexis Joiner, Seagrapes (canceled) and Nol
