Bands like Trampled By Turtles and The Devil Makes Three inspired us early on, but we really dont set out to write a song that sounds like this or like that. Tour: [6][7][8] Kenyon returned on June 18 2021. He said violence doesnt permeate every Dead South song, but he did argue that tragedies that suit their sensibilites are often accompanied by violence. We try to ritually sacrifice something before every show, but its easier said than done. What did Scott Adams say? until weve got a full song. James Durbin, a member of the band since 2011, was a runner-up on American idol. In a post on the bands website from June 18, 2021, the group shares they are bringing back cello player Danny Kenyon following his departure from the band nearly a year ago. I don't think anybody against rape, against rape culture and for women would ever sing about raping their cousin. She said she wants to know what Danny has done since the allegations came out, specifically if he has gone to counselling. Boost The Dead South Popularity Band #1451. Their distinctive look, white shirts, black pants with suspenders and travellers hats, only lends to their pivotal sound. The band released a statement on Aug. 19, 2020, saying it "is opposed to, and does not condone, harmful behaviour of any kind.". Join Facebook to connect with Danny Kenyon and others you may know. The Dead South (from left) Danny Kenyon, Scott Pringle . Hilts replied that he had always wanted to be in a band. Another well known song is In Hell Ill Be In Good Company. RJ Frometa, of Vents Magazine, notes the odd clothing style referred to by the band itself as "their distinctive hillbilly cum pioneer look"[27] 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." Our site has more than 2 million unique monthly visitors and 1 million subscribers. Good Company's single "In Hell, I'll Be in Good Company", produced by Orion Paradis at SoulSound studio, was created along with a video on YouTube, and is credited as contributing to the breakthrough release for the band. Reminiscence metal is a reference to Halcyon Days. It will go on to locations in the U.S. and Europe over the next year. Six Shooter's first training session on consent took place 25 and 26 August 2020. She described being at a party at age 14 or 15. The Dead South explained in a 2014 Facebook post that they had faced criticism after its release as some people thought the lyrics condoned non-consensual sex. There are only so many hours in a day, you know. It was put together after the lockdown. Well mess around with different ideas for verses, chorus, song structure, etc. Does anyone have any interesting pre-show rituals? Discussing what steps they are going to take next, the band revealed theyre creating a code of conduct and have begun to train our band members and team members on consent. 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. ", She said that at school the following Monday, a guy in her class approached her and commented that sheand Kenyon "hooked up" and she "gave him a blow job. Then well all mess around and each of us will add some Meat to the Bones. itself is a perversion of the very concept of justice being tied to an individual's behavior rather than racial or ethnic origin. He also hopes that by speaking out about his diagnosis, he can help to break down the stigma surrounding autism. They released their first demo in early 2013. "Your courage in sharing this is appreciated. Danny's ethnicity is Caucasian, whose political affiliation is currently a registered Democrat; and religious views are listed as Christian. The only consistent here is the quality and the sheer infectiousness of the music. Hilts wore a wide brimmed hat that made the quartet look a bit like Amish farmers. He is a structural engineer and a damn good one at that. 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. AllMusic reviewer Timothy Monger considers that tradition to be "a gritty punk ethos with traditional bluegrass and old-time string band music"[26], In their review of Good Company, Sputnik Music notes that the band includes songs about the usual: lovin', cheatin', killin' and drinkin'." They ended up with their own version of the bluegrass genre. The Dead South have reunited with cellist/vocalist Danny Kenyon, following his 2020 departure from the Saskatchewan group after being accused of sexual misconduct by three women. The Dead South will release their third full-length record in Fall 2019 via Six Shooter Records. Meet Canadian bluegrass powerband The Dead South4 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. It said it invited and encouraged all staff, artists, crew and agents to participate. Dan Kenyon. The band addressed the controversy onFacebook in August 2014, saying the song is a satirical, tongue-in-cheek reference to the bluegrass genre and tells a story about two cousins who engage in a relationship. As a result, it is critical that we continue to support and encourage these individuals, as they provide a unique perspective on the world that is rarely appreciated. To date, The Dead South have released three EPs - The Ocean Went Mad and We Were to Blame (2013), Easy Listening for Jerks Pt. Their 2014 album Good Company was released by German label Devil Duck Records, and led to significant overseas touring for the next two years. The Dead South, the Dead Souths first full-length album, was released in September that year. Good Company was remastered and re-released along with a bonus trackand you have embarked on your Canadian tour. 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. However, on July 31st, an anonymous person made an allegation of sexual assault against Danny on Instagram page Survivors Stories Regina. Aug 6 Dog Patch Music Festival Whelan SK What you choose to do with this is up to you but that's what accountability would look like to me. 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 In a recent statement on its website it wrote, "We are discussing the impact and future of our song Banjo Odyssey.". "Then I tried to tell my friends about it and basically they told me like it was your fault, you were too drunk. Kenyon commented on the post from his private Instagram account. The Dead South appears to have reinstated cellist Danny Kenyon, who left the group in 2020 over sexual misconduct allegations, according to reports. It was originally called The Dead South, but when they were approached to say the letter s at the end of the Souths, they decided to change it to The Dead South, despite the fact that the drummer came up with the name The Dead Souths. In addition to its studio albums, the Dead South has released one live album and an EP. [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. Before moving to Danny's current city of Horseheads, NY, Danny lived in East Swanzey NH, Westfield IN and Swanzey NH.Danny L Kenyon and Dan Kenyon are some of the alias or nicknames that Danny has used. [31] In an August 2014 Facebook post, the band said: "The song is a satirical, tongue-in-cheek reference to the bluegrass genre and tells a story about two cousins who engage in a relationship. Theyre quite bizarre and very interesting. It said: The Dead South, as a band, as a company, as individuals, and community members, is opposed to, and does not condone, harmful behaviour of any kind. And while I can't assume this is the case with you, I sincerely hope that you do work to heal what you need to so that you don't need to cause harm anymore. Henry Wickham, Kenyon College class of 1972, has agreed to share with readers a letter he wrote to our mutual alma mater, which we both have watched get captured by the left. Six Shooter didn't answer questions about what the consent training entailed or if Kenyon was present. Trivia. She ended up killing him, then later snaps out of and realizes what happened. On June 18, 2021, the band posted a statement to the about section of its website saying the past year was "a time of reflection and learning.". The accuser claimed that they had been assaulted in 2015 and since then two more allegations have also been posted on the page, as reported by CBC. There are no Amish in the Dead South. I know there is an entire time period that I don't remember.". The band did not stop playing the song at shows. Logout. ", "I think posting made me realize what I really want is for him to understand what hedid to me," she said. And he wasnt. The Regina, Saskatchewan, outfit was in a San Francisco hotel room when GLT reached leader Nate Hilts via Skype. While it is not as popular as some of the other punk subgenres, dark punk folk has a small but dedicated following. When we used to have a drummer, we would sit around thinking of a name for him, and he came up with it when he was with us. 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. Travis Meeks, who has Aspergers Syndrome, was diagnosed in 2005. People like you value experienced, knowledgeable and award-winning journalism that covers meaningful stories in Bloomington-Normal. Scott (Pringle) had never played a mandolin in his life. Neofolk, as the name implies, is a currency in the twenty-first centurys goth scene. The similarly punk influenced bluegrass quintet Whiskey Shivers opens the show. She said she felt relieved to not be alone. It usually takes a few weeks or months (depending on how often we play) to really lock down a song. Speaking in a statement after the news broke on. We took 17 tracks from 17 different venues and cities., The result is Served Live, a set of the bands crowd favorites. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [24], On 8 June 2022, the Western Canadian Music Awards nominations were announced. Email * First name Mozart was a genius child pianist, with a perfect musical memory and a gift for reading music nearly as if it were his own. The four-piece, string-driven approach puts the interplay of unique and versatile voices front and centre, with Hilts, Pringle and Kenyon all sharing lead vocal duties. "I'm not on a big crusade against him, but I'm not confident that it has been addressed properly.". [30], 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. Kenyon is the only one no longer in the band. Nate had just started strumming guitar and writing songs, and Colton had just started to learn the banjo. Amadeus Mozart composed over 600 works, including operas, concertos, and symphonies, in addition to his own works. The four of you have different musical backgrounds & tastes, how does this blend together? The Dead South bring back member accused of sexual misconduct. The band has announced that Danny Kenyon has returned to the group ahead of their upcoming tour. He was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as a child at the age of ten. A member of Regina band The Dead South (TDS) is back with the group after sexual misconduct allegations against him surfaced in 2020. Jessica S Kenyon. Kenyon did not respond to CBC's requests for comment. 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