Previously featured in Paste Magazine, NME, and American Songwriter, DICKIE has focused on crafting beautiful, introspective songs in the vein of Andrew Bird, Elliot Smith, and Phoebe Bridgers. His extensive touring history has found him sharing stages with Wilco, Young the Giant, Blind Pilot, and Justin Townes Earle. 

DICKIE’s latest EP “Headful of Hiss” (2024) was engineered and produced at Golden Bear Records with Bryan Vanderpool (notably one half of the illustrious folk-pop duo The Well Pennies). The album presents lush folk, irresistibly catchy pop, yearning alternative, windswept heartland rock, and the timeless sensibility of ’60s classics.

DICKIE performs and tours as a five piece band of seasoned, multi-instrumentalists, two of whom are studio recording and live sound engineers, and one who is a co-owner of the central Iowa-based Bow & Arrow Communications.

About the band:

Dick Prall, guitar and lead vocals

Dick Prall is a master of what a recent interviewer called “self-deprecating indie rock.” For almost a decade, the Iowa artist has been best known as DICKIE, the loving nickname that his late mother bestowed on him before she passed away in 2013. Prall grew up in North Iowa and now lives in Des Moines after spending several years on tour with Wilco.

Bryan Vanderpool, drums and vocals

Bryan Vanderpool plays drums for DICKIE and is the frontman of The Well Pennies. As the founder and lead producer at Golden Bear Records, he is a beloved voice in the Iowa music scene. Blending lush pop arrangements with heartfelt storytelling, his music carries an undeniable emotional weight. Whether performing solo or with his band, Vanderpool brings warmth, charm, and melodic craftsmanship to every stage he steps on.

Ben Mars, bass and vocals

Ben Mars is an Iowa-born songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his genre-fluid sound and introspective lyricism. Drawing from folk roots and electronic textures, his music creates space for both solitude and connection. Mars’s work explores memory, movement, and the wide-open quiet of the Midwest. He was a founding member and bassist for The Lone Bellow, has toured with Gavin DeGraw, and has worked as a studio bassist in New York City. He also works with Bow & Arrow Communications.

Jay Schneider, guitar and vocals
Jay Schneider is a Des Moines-based musician and producer whose work spans indie rock, Americana, and cinematic soundscapes. Known for his collaborative spirit and sharp ear, Schneider’s fingerprints can be found on a wide array of Iowa’s most compelling musical projects. His songwriting reveals a deep respect for craft and a reverence for atmosphere. He is also a live sound engineer.

Cam Schneider, percussion and keys
Cam Schneider is a versatile Des Moines-based percussionist and keyboardist, celebrated for his dynamic contributions across Iowa’s indie scene. Whether crafting subtle percussive textures or driving full-band energy, his musical versatility makes him a go-to member of Iowa’s creative music community.