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

July 4, 2009 - 4:30pm -
Who Nu Private "Beach Party"
July 7, 2009 - 7:00pm -
Scott with All Star Band Who Nu (Funk/Jazz and R+B)
July 9, 2009 - 8:00pm -
Scott With The Midas Touch (50's, 60's and Variety)
July 11, 2009 - 4:40am -
Scott Dercks and Chuck Linderkamp (Guitar and Flute/Sax) plays Wedding Service and Reception
July 14, 2009 - 7:00pm -
Scott with All Star Band Who Nu (Funk/Jazz and R+B)
July 15, 2009 - 7:00pm -
Scott with Will Hale and The Tadpole Parade
July 18, 2009 - 8:30pm -
Scott with All Star Band "Rockit"
July 21, 2009 - 7:00pm -
Scott with All Star Band Who Nu (Funk/Jazz and R+B)
July 23, 2009 - 6:00pm -
Scott and Who Nu at The School Of The Wise II
July 24, 2009 - 7:30pm -
Scott with Swing Train

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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