[26] The three incidents question took place between 2007 and 2015. The Dead South put on an amazing show. Will definitely see them every time they come into town and would even travel to see them. [25], Cello player/vocalist and original member of The Dead South, Danny Kenyon, left the band on 19 August 2020 after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. [19] The Dead South again received a Juno Award for best Traditional Roots Album of the Year in 2020 for "Sugar & Joy", and performed via livestream during the virtual award ceremony. The event, hosted by Big Rock, was a barn burner of epic proportions and didn't disappoint the sold out … The band also said on 19 August that it "is opposed to, and does not condone, harmful behaviour of any kind. Crawford left the band in 2015 and was replaced by studio musician Eliza Mary Doyle for several years. Miss Mary in particular, serves as an atypical and surprising example of folk music as interpreted by The Dead South and Hard Day showcases Hilts' grit and power as vocalist. So many changes! Loved the club. The Dead South is a four-piece acoustic ensemble based in Regina, Saskatchewan. Crawford re-joined the band starting with the Voices In Your Head tour in mid-2018. The band was initially formed in 2012 as a quartet by Canadians Nate Hilts (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Scott Pringle (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Danny Kenyon (cello, vocals) and Colton Crawford (banjo). Fusing a gritty punk ethos with traditional bluegrass and old-time string band music, Canadian ensemble the Dead South emerged out of Saskatchewan's prairie-bordered capital city, Regina. [8] On August 19th 2020, Kenyon left the band.[2][3][8]. Directed by Craig Ross Jr.. With Matthew Marsden, Samuel Hunt, John Savage, Elizabeth McLaughlin. Read more. The album was very well received critically, reaching #1 on the American bluegrass charts. In October 2016, a music video for "In Hell, I'll Be in Good Company" was released onto YouTube, retroactively fueling interest in Good Company. [7], In July 2020, allegations surfaced accusing Danny Kenyon of sexual misconduct. [11] Freitas of MusicExistence notes the "evil twin" comparison, but considers that, with Good Company, the band stands on its own merit in the folk world. In his review of the EP, Jamie Funk of Divide and Conquer Music was initially unsure if he could handle banjo picking in every song, but ended up enjoying it. "[17], Chris Conaton of PopMatters gave it an 8/10, praising the diversity of the themes and the manner in which it incorporated different styles of music: "Sugar and Joy shows there's a lot of life in the corner of roots music where playing loud and fast while also leaving room for slower, more nuanced songs is considered a great combination. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up and have third place. The Dead South (CAN) recorded their video for their bandsong at and around Orange Blossom Special 2015 Frometa opines that The Dead South strive to create a sarcastic sound all their own. This show might be a re-run, but we are LIVE in the chat room! Since their 2016 release, The Dead South have maintained this formidable touring pace while also finding time to pop up in fitting and meaningful ways; the band contributed to the recent, star-studded bluegrass and Americana Roger Miller tribute album, Hilts has appeared in sparse and sweet duets with fellow prairie boy Colter Wall, and the band has taken the first steps towards a new album with a trip to Muscle Shoals. An absolutely fantastic evening! Try not to step on the chalk outlines when navigating through prairie pickers The Dead South's catalogue. [1] The album contains a total of 14 tracks, including a rendition of Banjo Odyssey, which previously appeared on The Ocean Went Mad and We Were to Blame. RJ Frometa, of Vents Magazine, notes the odd clothing style – referred to by the band itself as "their distinctive hillbilly cum pioneer look"[22] – as well, considering them "fun, modern-day hillbillies who marry an incredible stage presence with their distinct country twang that includes banjos, mandolins, a cello, guitars, whistles, finger snapping and occasionally some head banging." [23], Sarah Murphy of Exclaim.ca says that the band's injection of folk and bluegrass sounds with a "punk rock ethos (not to mention a banjo player who's a self-proclaimed metalhead), the band bring a fresh perspective to classic genres. Sugar and Joy is one of the most entertaining albums I've heard in 2019. Release Date April 26, 2014. Vinyl: $31.42 MP3: $9.49. Opening band The Hooten Hallers also fantastic. One person found this helpful. The leaves on the trees, the daylight hours, and our line-up! Rachel Freitas of MusicExistence notes that the album's second track, Achilles, "has the signature banjo sound that The Dead South are known for, but the instrumentation is a bit lighter. The Dead South combines a unique sound with their fantastic storytelling lyrics to produce this fantastic album that has songs that are both fun and upbeat as well as sorrowful. Digital Music. The Dead South lyrics - 42 song lyrics sorted by album, including "In Hell I'll Be In Good Company", "Wishing Well", "Broken Cowboy". The five songs offered in the EP reminded Funk of alternative bands attempting to play bluegrass music and succeeding beyond expectations. The Dead South on Tour. In August 2020 Kenyon left the band, following sexual abuse allegations.[2][3]. The Dead South tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including in hell ill be in good company, the good lord, gunslingers glory, one armed man, diamond ring Top Albums Good Company The Dead South. I have heard them described as Mumford and sons evil twins and that's not a bad description. Through partnerships with ethical ticket resellers, The Dead South are helping fans fight back against shady secondary ticket markets, and have become, in their success, a model of fan-first artist citizenship. Songs Sort by: Bestselling. And, the band was as good as advertised!! In August 2020 Kenyon left the band, follo… "[24], MusicCrowns.org reviewer James Cooke suggests that the band's "gritty vocals, aggressive guitar strumming, mandolin chops, banjo licks and a steady kick drum to fuse it all together," to deliver a unique sound that doesn't exactly fit the traditional definition of bluegrass. 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