Deak started playing harmonica at age 12 when he heard a schoolmate
playing blues on a harmonica. Deak listened to British blues untill
his brother Bob told him about a harp master named James Cotton. In
1993 Deak had the good fortune and opportunity to drive for the James
Cotton Band, from Chicago to Miami, Florida and back. Deak later drove
for the James Cotton special acoustic trio featuring James Cotton,
Dave Maxwell and Luther Tucker. On the tours Deak learned directly
from Cotton, who helped him with his tone on the harp and taught him
how to be a band leader. Deak's solo show features Deak accompanying
his harp with his 'stompbox', providing his own percussion!
"Deak jumped into the audience and ran down the main aisles at
lease twice, playing his harmonica like a man possessed. .....Robert Santelli, Asbury Park press
