Greetings and many thanks for taking the time for considering Jimmy DeHeno for your musical entertainment. I have been playing guitar since 1966 and 5 string banjo since 1974. After graduating high school in 1975, I attend St. Clair Community College, majoring in classical guitar.

I co-founded a band in 1975 called Burnwood. After we disbanded in 1995, I played pedal steel guitar in a country band and then lead guitar in a classic rock band for two years. I decided it was time for a break. I spent the next year year or so learning new music and writing many of my own songs. I decided then to play solo. Playing at restaurants and nightclubs, I found that I enjoy playing music more than I have in years.

My repertoire includes many easily recognizable popular songs from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and of course current music as well. I also enjoy entertaining your audience with finger style arrangements of well known songs.

I spend much of my time doing motivational speaking in schools for students who are struggling with learning problems. As much as music has helped me survive those years, I find that it helps today's students and talking about it with someone like me who has "been there" seems to reassure them that they will survive.

The music I play today comes "from the heart". I feel all audiences notice and appreciate that, I hope you will too. Feel free to contact me at your convenience.

Thanks again.

Sincerely,
Jimmy DeHeno