Scott has over 30 years of professional experience in concert, clubs and in the studio, performing thousands of gigs and on dozens of recordings. He has played both nationally and internationally and has appeared on stage and recordings with such diverse artists as Luther Allison and Albert King (blues), James Burton (Elvis), Aaron Neville, Fred Wesley (James Brown) and members of The New Power Generation (funk/R+B), and jazz greats such as Jack McDuff, Steve Khan and Steve Swallow. Scott has also helped put on clinics with the late, great studio guitarist Tommy Tedesco, and clinics on his own at grade school, high school and college levels.

Being a full time pro, he prides himself on having the best gear available, including a studio and PA.

Upcoming Events

May 18, 2013 - 4:15pm -
Scott performs solo guitar for Wedding Ceremony
May 23, 2013 - 8:00pm -
Scott and Erin Radtke Host Open Mic/Jam Session Everyone Is Welcome
May 26, 2013 - 10:00am -
Scott at Mt Olivet Lutheran Church
May 30, 2013 - 8:00pm -
Scott and Erin Radtke Host Open Mic/Jam Session Everyone Is Welcome
June 12, 2013 - 4:00am -
Scott Plays Solo Guitar For Corporate Event
June 13, 2013 - 4:30pm -
Scott with Tryptik Jazz (Return Engagement)
June 22, 2013 - 1:38pm -
Scott (Guitar) with Flute (Chuck Linderkamp) perform for a Wedding Ceremony
June 23, 2013 - 10:00am -
Scott at Mt Olivet Lutheran Church
June 23, 2013 - 4:00pm -
Scott with The Omega Band
June 29, 2013 - 4:00pm -
Scott Dercks (guitar) and Jim Plattes (violin) perform for a Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour

Scott's Blog

Performing at Orchestra Hall, I run into Doc Severinsen...

I had the opportunity to perform at the beautiful Orchestra Hall, in downtown Minneapolis for their 24 Hours of Music Event.  read more »

Opening A Show for Louie Anderson

I opened a show last night for comedian Louie Anderson. It was a beautiful day in Minneapolis, but just as we finished our set, it began to rain.  read more »

Solo Guitar/ Opening For Gato Barbieri

I enjoyed playing before another “blast from my past”, Gato Barbieri’s show at Rossi’s Blue Star Room. His growling sax style has been borrowed by plenty of today’s smooth jazz sax players.  read more »

Opening For Spyro Gyra (Playing Solo Guitar)

Over 25 years after I first played some Spyro Gyra tunes in a band, I had the chance to open a show for them at Rossi’s Blue Star Room in Minneapolis.  read more »

A Brush With Greatness

Friday, November 9th, I had a duo gig with vocalist Joy Divine in downtown Saint Paul at The St Paul Hotel. It is a very nice hotel, near The Ordway Theater and other attractions.  read more »

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