Dede Dankelson

Contact me for booking @Petes_Diary band and @petedank #motivationalspeaker #guitarplayer. I'm booking everything from #schoolassemblies to #privateparties to #corporateevents. Visit petesdiary.com or Email Dede@PetesDiary.com #rockband #privateevents #authorvisit

Thank you to @CCAKidsTweet and Durand Area Schools for inviting us to #AmplifyKindness with your elementary students. Book an assembly at your school. More details here petesdiary.com/assemblies @petedank 🎸 #schoolprogram #antibullying #kindnessmatters #schoolspeaker

Had a fun afternoon in Michigan speaking with students about the importance of being kind. I love speaking at schools and being a mentor to kids like my new friend Mason. ❤️ More info about our school programs here petesdiary.com/assemblies 👈🏻 @petedank 🎸 #kindnessmatters #SEL #schoolassembly #youthspeaker #motivationalspeaker #selfacceptance #schoolorogram

𝗪𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐂𝐏𝐀’𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟖⁣! ⁣ #ACPA2026 #CraniofacialAdvocacy #FacialDifferences⁣

A moment they'll all never forget 👏 #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics

I really love these open jams around Nashville where I’ve met so many great musicians. Fun times! 🎶 I’m here for one more week then heading back to Chicago for a month then moving back to Nashville full time in April. Super excited for this next chapter of my music journey. ⚡️ Playing my signature guitar built by SoulFire GuitarWorks with @SeymourDuncan pickups. More details at 6whyhx-ij.myshopify.com/products/peter… @petedank 🎸 #allalongthewatchtower #jimihendrix #nashville #customguitar

Nashville already feels like family & home ❤️ Had a great time yesterday @GibsonGarage jamming with #MartySchwartz , #JaredJamesNichols & the incredible band. 🎶 Finally got to meet Marty & Tyler in person after being “social media” friends for a long time! And how CUTE is little Jett Nichols?! 🥰 @petedank 🎸 #petesdiary #freddieking #goingdown

Loved watching this. One for the history books! 🇺🇸

𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝗪?⁣⁣ #HemifacialMicrosomia 𝘏𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 #cam2025, 𝘵𝘢𝘨 𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩! #𝘊𝘊𝘈𝘒𝘪𝘥𝘴⁣⁣ #CamReflect ⁣⁣-—⁣ ⁣ 🖥️ ow.ly/wEoz50WOUKO

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” – Elmer Davis However you celebrate today, remember why we are free and remember those brave men and women who paid the price for that freedom. #July4th #FourthofJuly #IndependenceDay

I was fortunate to spend time in the PNW #nationalparks before the #CCAKids retreat. Our country has some amazing scenery! 🇺🇸 #mountrainiernationalpark #olympicnationalpark #getoutside

My heart is full after an amazing weekend in Bellevue Washington. ❤️ It’s always such a great time reconnecting with my @CCAKidsTweet family. 💛 It was fun to perform the KISS classic “Shout It Out Loud” with my friend Savannah for this years talent show. Thank you to #MarkAgnesi @gibsonguitar for letting me borrow this killer SG. 🎸 I had a great time being co-emcee this year! 🎤 My appreciation for the retreat has grown every year. The connection with these families… the fact that everyone “gets it” and I think being older too being able to help younger families or mentor them has been really cool. 😎 This community holds such a special place in my heart and I already can’t wait for next year. 💛 If you’re looking for a worthy #nonprofit, please consider a donation to #CCAKids at ccakids.org #petesdiary #goldenharsyndrome #craniofacial #RockYourLife

My family just enjoyed another incredible time of support & community @ccakidstweet annual family retreat. Very grateful for these connections and friendships we’ve made over the past 20 years. Donations to support CCA’s programs can be made at ccakids.org

Loved our getaway to London 🇬🇧 & Dublin 🇮🇪 @DrDank13 🥰

Our autographed books make great gifts for grads of all ages-- We have options for both pre-school & young adults! 📚🎓 Order at petesdiary.com/shop @petedank 🎸 #PetesDiary #GoldenharSyndrome #GuitarPlayer #gradgifts #picturebooks #biography #lifelessons #liveyourbestlife #choosekindness #positivemindset #MedicalJourney #microtiaatresia #rockyourlife #differentiscool @ddankelson

“Gotta Let You Go” was the first single release off my #KeepOnRockin album. Can’t believe it was a year ago! Miss playing these songs live. DM if you need a guitarist or would love to play these original songs. ISO drums, bass, and vocals. Northern Chicago suburbs. Listen to the album 👇🏻 earache.lnk.to/KeepOnRockin @petedank 🎸 #PetesDiary #newrock #marshallamps #gibsonguitar #musicianswanted #lakecountyil #chicago #chicagomusicscene

Happy Mother’s Day to all the rock star Mom’s ❤️ Did you know??? Pete’s Diary started as a daily hournal my Mom after I was born and in the NICU for almost 4 months. You can read all about it on the “About Us” section of our website at petesdiary.com/about-us #MothersDay #FamilyFirst #momsrock

We encourage you to ask your local businesses to sponsor our upcoming Retreat! 🤝 Your support helps create unforgettable experiences for our families! ccakids.networkforgood.com/events/78420-3… (scroll down to the button labeled: Sponsor our Event) #sponsor #ccakids #charity #donate #nonprofit

Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙏🏻 More details about the book are available at petesdiary.com/autobiography @petedank 🎸📚

optimism isn't about forcing yourself to smile when you're frustrated, defeated, or burned out. it's about taking a moment, taking a breath, and getting started again. you'll find yourself smiling more often than you think.

Making the most of family time while we can. They grow up fast! ❤️ 🇩🇪 🇨🇭 🇫🇷