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Dennis
Iowa Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, 2023
Austin High School Music Hall of Fame, 2016
Mid-America Music Hall of Fame, 2008
contact info
LOCATION: Minnesota / Upper Midwest
EMAIL: CCharnecki@live.com
PHONE: 507-440-5037
FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/people/The-DC-Drifters/100045540469291/
Have performed at
Blue Moon Ballroom, Diamond Jo Casino, Ellsworth Air Force Base, Hee Haw TV show, Iowa State Fair, LaCrosse Summer Jam, Mall of America, Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, Medina Ballroom, Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, Minnesota State Fair, North Dakota State Fair, St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake, Surf Ballroom, Terp Ballroom
Have performed with
Alabama, Bobby Vee, Buddy Holly's band, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Connie Valens, Elvis Presley's band, Fabian, Freddy Fender, Jerry Lee Lewis, Maria Holly, Sha Na Na, Tommy Roe, Willie Nelson, the Animals, the Coasters, the Diamonds, the Shirelles
VIDEOS
Performing "Oh Boy!" at the 2013 Winter Dance Party at the Clear Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA
In 1966, Reaction Records approached the band about cutting a record. On the “B” side of the 45 was “Louisiana Blues” by Muddy Waters (known as the Father of Modern Blues).
Denny Charnecki, Doug Bathke, Neil & Barb Lang and their daughter Stephanie open for Michael Twitty at the Hayloft Theater in St. James Minnesota.
Dennis performing his song “Little Johnny” live at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center.
INDUSTRY FRIENDS
Dennis has worked with many famous performers, including Chuck Berry, Tommy Roe, the Coasters, Fabian, Herman's Hermits, Chubby Checker, and the Shirelles. To name a few.
Connie Valens (sister of Richie Valens)
Stella Parton (sister of Dolly Parton) and Tommy Cash (brother of Johnny Cash)
George Jones
Charlie Rich Jr. and Johnny Lee
The Coasters
Peter Noone Of Herman’s Hermits
Randy Travis
Willie Nelson