
Ed Deane is a Dublin-born guitarist, singer and composer, rated one of the finest blues and rock guitarists to emerge from Ireland. He began playing blues with his own band at the age of 16 and played with Granny’s Intentions and then Terry and Gay Woods as guitarist with The Woods Band. He replaced Gary Moore in Skid Row before joining Bees Make Honey in London. Ed has worked with Blues and R&B legends Lowell Fulson, Arthur ‘Big Boy’ Crudup, Mississipi Fred McDowell, Johnny Shines, Shuggie Otis, Richard Berry and Juke Boy Bonner. Since the 70s Ed has been in continuous demand as a session player and slide guitarist. He has toured and recorded with many international artists including Graham Parker, Nick Lowe, Geraint Watkins, Henry McCullough, Frankie Miller, Mickey Jupp, Dana Gillespie, Chris Jagger, Shane MacGowan, Paul Jones and Bap Kennedy.
Current Live Residency
Ed Deane Band plays the first Friday of every month at Frank Ryan’s Bar, Queen Street, Dublin. Ed Deane: Guitar & Vocals, John Quearney: Bass & Vocals, Ger Kiely: Guitar, Barry Crossen: Drums.
Noel Bridgeman Tribute Concert May 4th 2023


Backstage (l-r) : Ronan Collins (compere), Ed Deane and a re-union of some of The Gentry showband (Noel was their drummer): Brian Harris (guitar), Gerry Mulryan (trumpet) and Donnie Devaney (tenor saxophone).

Ed Deane (left) playing the end of night song with Sharon Shannon and The Waterboys