What we know for sure is that TDS just isnt TDS without the four of us, so we want to continue this journey with Danny., We look forward to playing shows again, and we look forward to doing this with our original lineup.. A third woman postedon Aug. 16, writing about an alleged incident with Kenyon in 2007 or 2008. In a post on the band's website from June 18, 2021, the group. Sputnik Music also points out that the band's clothing style of ordinary white shirts, black trousers, black suspenders and the occasional flat-brimmed hat is often mimicked by their fans. Obviously, we do not condone rape or violence, and "Banjo Odyssey" (like many of our songs) is written as a story, and not as something to be taken literally. We work really hard and, when were not locked down, were on the road for most of the year.. Article content. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. [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. Published Aug 19, 2020. Obviously, we do not condone rape or violence, and Banjo Odyssey (like many of our songs) is written as a story, and not as something to be taken literally.. Very cool. While the rest of the quartet Nate Hilts, Scott Pringle and Danny Kenyon is working to keep the band on track, its biggest concern is the well-being of Crawford. In other news, What did Scott Adams say? Hilts said the album shows off the band at its best. Say what?" If you could tour with anyone / band, who would it be? Then it just kept going, said Hilts. The band was initially formed in 2012 as a quartet by Nate Hilts (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Scott Pringle (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Danny Kenyon (cello, vocals) and Colton Crawford (banjo). It said it invited and encouraged all staff, artists, crew and agents to participate. Daniel Kenyon is on Facebook. You have your own unique take on the Bluegrass/Folk genre, was this the direction the band was always wanting to take? Six Shooter did not return CBC's request for comment. There are only so many hours in a day, you know. "I kept saying 'no way' and just kind of just shoved him off and kind of hit him in the face and he kind of stumbled," she told CBC. "We have begun to train our band members and team members on consent, professional conduct, and creating safer spaces for our fans and our team," the band's statement said. ", "I think posting made me realize what I really want is for him to understand what hedid to me," she said. [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. In North America, youll typically play in a loud bar where everyone is talking, drinking, having a good time during the show. She said eventually one of Kenyon's male friends walked in and started yelling at him. And it taught me not to tell anyone when I was sexually assaulted again. She said that comment felt worse than the actual encounter. We play every night and get feedback from people at the shows, but we didnt know what we sounded like. The Dead South Fans Also Viewed Milky Chance. In 2014, the band was picked up by a German record label and has been touring overseas ever since. [31] The three incidents in question took place between 2007 and 2015. Dafydd Owen / The Canadian Press A member. With a list of notable accolades including 2014 CBC Searchlight Regional Winner and 2014 Queen City Rocks Battle of the Bands winner , it is no surprise that the band . 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. While it is not as popular as some of the other punk subgenres, dark punk folk has a small but dedicated following. OrangeRabbit 2 yr. ago. The Dead Souths Danny Kenyon exits band following sexual misconduct allegations, This past year has been a time of reflection and learning, reads the post on The Dead Souths website. The statement said that we have seen posts from people claiming to have heard of Dannys sexual misconduct. He is a member of the Juno-nominated folk rock band The Dead South. To date, The Dead South have released three EPs - The Ocean Went Mad and We Were to Blame (2013), Easy Listening for Jerks Pt. Tell us how The Dead South came together. And don't worry: We won't spam you, bore you, or sell your email address to weirdos. 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. Currently one of the hottest tickets on both sides of the Atlantic, The Dead South have doubled their draw with each subsequent tour since 2018. It showcases the way we work. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Want to discuss? Their distinctive look, white shirts, black pants with suspenders and travellers hats, only lends to their pivotal sound. For the most part, we all grew up listening to punk and classic rock, which formed most of our early musical experiences. After posting on Instagram, she sent Kenyon a Facebook message to tell him it was her. As CBC News. The first woman who shared allegations about Kenyon said the song condones violence against women and that it's not right for people use an artistic expression argument in this case. Our cellist, Danny (Kenyon) holds his instrument like a guitar and plays it like a stand up bass. About; Founding member Crawford stepped away from the band last year and notable Saskatchewan musician Eliza Doyle is the new banjoist. She said he then grabbed her and backed her into a corner. While most of the songs are classically "knee-slapping hoedown" bluegrass, other songs bear some similarities to alternative songs from the 90's.[9]. Since no live shows were happening, it seemed like a good idea to put them together and release a live record. Folk artists who specialize in dark themes such as desolation, depression, or death, as well as paganism, nature, history, and so on, tend to be drawn to darker themes. Kenyon did not respond to CBC's requests for comment. Alex Whorms releases new single, One Day Ill Be Gone. The band is made up of four members: Nate Hilts, Scott Pringle, Danny Kenning, and Colton Crawford. The population of Canada is just shy of 38 million, so the number is impressive. Folk Band #20. He is a structural engineer and a damn good one at that. It suited me. Aug 3 The Root Community Emporium Lloydminster, SK Trivia. Peter Churchill of Americana UK gave the album a 9/10, writing "There is a feeling, when first listening to the album, of anticipation, of wondering in what direction these bunch of outrageously talented musicians might head with the next track. At Canadian Beats, we love to ask some fun questions so our readers can get to know you better. She said it was the first time people really validated that it wasn't right. They began jamming in Nates basement and writing songs with Nates roommates. A member of Regina band The Dead South (TDS) is back with the group after sexual misconduct allegations against him surfaced in 2020. The Dead South, a folk-bluegrass quartet composed ofNate Hilts (vocalist, guitar, mandolin), Scott Pringle (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Danny Kenyon (cello, vocals), and Colton Crawford (banjo, vocals), made their name in 2012. Regina band The Dead South is reuniting with its cello player, who last year faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. The woman said that since she's posted her story to Instagram, she has felt a huge weight lift off of her shoulders. We dont take ourselves too seriously, but we understand how impressive good bluegrass players, are and how awesome the music is., For the past few years, weve been touring for three weeks, then taking three weeks off. The Dead South's Danny Kenyon leaves band amid sexual misconduct allegations, $1M lawsuit filed, hundreds of sexual misconduct allegations removed from Victims Voices Instagram, Sorry, not sorry: 3 years into #MeToo era, real apologies are few and far between, Sask. Those recordings evolved into an album. She saidshe told him no twice, but that he finished masturbating and ejaculated on her without her consent. She and the woman who made the second postboth said they had hoped Kenyon changed his behaviour after high school, but said they realized it was an ongoing pattern after seeing the story from 2015. Open mics turned into I cant wait to play that stage,' then we played those stages and then we wanted to play out of our hometown. Alex Soloducha is a reporter, social media producer and digital producer for CBC Saskatchewan. The complete GLT Interview with Nate Hilts of The Dead South. The band's website features a statement from the group welcoming back original member Danny Kenyon. The first woman who posted on the Instagram page told CBC she matched with Kenyon on Tinder in 2015, when they were both in their mid-twenties and she was attending classes at the University of Regina. "I just wanted to be able to say 'me too,'" she said. A lot of Coltons banjo riffs are very heavily metal related, said Hilts. The original idea was just to be able to listen back and hear how we sound. Hilts wore a wide brimmed hat that made the quartet look a bit like Amish farmers. Here are five musicians who have gained fame despite their autism or at least because of it. Jon Norton is the program director at WGLT and WCBU. Scott (Pringle) had never played a mandolin in his life. Warning: This story contains graphic details. The Dead South were nominated in the category of Recording of the Year. nominees for 2022 Western Canadian Music Awards", "Canadian Bluegrass Band The Dead South Release New Album Illusion And Doubt", "The Dead South 'Illusion & Doubt' (album stream)", "Is The Dead South's 'In Hell I'll Be In Good Company' bluegrass or not? Kenyon stepped down from the band on Aug. 19 after allegations were posted to the Survivor's Stories Regina Instagram page on July 31, Aug. 15 and Aug. 16. Piscataway, NJ. Six Shooter's first training session on consent took place 25 and 26 August 2020. A subgenre of punk rock, dark punk folk is a dark and aggressive take on the traditional folk sound. "So whenever I would see them I guess I felt that kind of anger and a kind of fear and maybe a bit of shame.". We all got together [cellist Danny Kenyon; banjo player Colton Crawford; guitarist and mandolin player Scott Pringle] to decide what to use and put it together. Aug 5 Capitol Music Club Saskatoon, SK Can You Learn Bass And Guitar At The Same Time? "So it's given me strength for sure.". This led many people to speculate that Hilts might be on the autism spectrum. It was pretty nice to watch. We just came back from the UK and were getting ready to play at the Junos (Canadas Grammy equivalent) when the virus hit. It says that we deserve it. Instagram, You must be logged in to post a comment Login, Mariposa Folk Festival announces 2023 lineup, Beatcave to Host 6th Annual All-Inclusive Educational and Creative Songwriting CAMP in Toronto on March 4 & 5. 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. Theyre quite bizarre and very interesting. 2 years ago The Dead South's Danny Kenyon has stepped down from the band after he was accused of sexual assault in an anonymous Instagram post. The band played the first of those shows in their hometown Regina on Saturday night.. Hilts says that he was diagnosed when he was a child, but it wasnt until he was an adult that he realized how much it affected his life. In 2020, CBC News reported accounts from three women who first came forward by writing anonymous posts detailing alleged inappropriate sexual behaviour by Kenyon on an Instagram page for survivors. Jim and Louise Kenyon complained that CBC Saskatchewan violated a number of journalistic principles when it reported detailed allegations of sexual misconduct against their son Daniel, a prominent musician. I started playing acoustic when I was young and stuck with it. (Cellist) Danny (Kenyon) was used to playing classically. Since their last release, 2016s JUNO Award winning Illusion & Doubt, The Dead South have maintained a formidable touring pace while also finding time to pop up in fitting and meaningful ways, from a contribution to the star-studded bluegrass and Americana Roger Miller tribute album to sweet duets with fellow prairie boy Colter Wall. Once he transferred to Columbia College in Chicago, he found himself surrounded by other students working in film . However, after these first few shows all band members moved away from Regina with the exception of Colton and Nate, who continued to write and play as a duo at local open mics. Danny Kenyon: 95% are Caucasian 1% are Mixed Ethnicity 1% are Hispanic 1% are African American 1% are Native American Diversity makes the world interesting embrace it! Over the years, we have been providing quality content, commentaries, opinions and insights on arts and music. Dead South vocalist/cellist Danny Kenyon has left the Saskatchewan group after being accused of sexual misconduct by three women. 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. I wish you healing. There are three incidents to be investigated that occurred between 2007 and 2015. He has been playing the piano since he was two years old and first started composing music at the age of eight. It's nice to hear an album that embraces the core tenets of 21st-century Americana (or Canadiana, in the Dead South's case) while still doing their own thing. The Dead Souths music has a powerful, emotional, and heartfelt sound. Two more allegations of sexual misconduct against Kenyon wereposted on the page since then. July 30/Aug. PublishedOctober 17, 2018 at 7:35 AM CDT. Meet Canadian bluegrass powerband The Dead South-4 friends from Regina, Saskatchewan, Nate Hills, Scott Pringle, Colton Crawford and Danny Kenyon who are creating a sound that is transcending a musical era through modern times. [24], On 8 June 2022, the Western Canadian Music Awards nominations were announced. Juno Award for Traditional Roots Album of the Year, "Life is full of Illusion and Doubt for The Dead South", "The Dead South on Instagram: "Fall is here in Canada! We dont have the statistics, but its viewed by people from all over the world, he said. She said she promptly drove him home to get him out of her house, deleted him off of her Tinder account and never talked to him again. The Dead South: Good Company", "The Dead South "Illusion & Doubt" (DevilDuck, 2018)", "The Dead South's 'Sugar and Joy' Is One of 2019's Most Entertaining Albums", "Here Are All the Winners From the 2020 Juno Awards", "The Dead South announce tour and new music Listen", "The Dead South To Deliver Easy Listening for Jerks", "The Dead South - You Are My Sunshine [Official Music Video]", "People Are Strange [Official Music Video]", "Vancouver's Juno Award-winning metal act Archspire among B.C. Best of luck with the album and enjoy the tour! But when Crawford walked into Hilts apartment one day while a record by the folk/bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles was playing, Crawford turned to Hilts and said I always wanted to play banjo.. We didn't do it consciously, we just started playing faster and faster." "I like country from the '50s and '60s, old time music, Neil Diamond, Meatloaf, The Doors, Led Zep, Pearl Jam So somehow I ended up with a lady who took too many prescription pills and ended up losing her mind. Kenyon is the only one no longer in the band. Once weve written the full song, we play it as much as we can we practice it alone at home, in jam sessions, and try it out live to see how it feels. Kenyon commented on the post from his private Instagram account. The record is accompanied by a video fans created for The Recap, one of the albums most energetic tracks. James currently leads Quiet Riot as its lead singer. EpiPens dont work in space? the post said. Something about that I found very appealing when I was writing that song., The Dead Souths star has been rising quickly since its debut six years ago. © 2021 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. 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