Deadstring Brothers: Country Toughs from the Motor City
It may be a surprise to hear the country rock sounds of Detroits Deadstring Brothers coming from a city better known for loud rock and roll, but disillusionment can take many channels. Desolation, frustration and regret have always been present where great country music was played, and from its bombed-out inner city to its sterile suburbs, Detroit has its share.
Deadstring Brothers began in fall 2003. Since then, the band has worked to develop their own take on the American Sound, drawing influences from a variety of sources. Its all in there somehow, declares Kurt, but blues and country music just feel the most natural.
Not unlike Exile-era Stones, Deadstring Brothers deliver a menacing sound that draws equally on the melancholy of country ballads and the abandon of rock and blues. The bands music is deeply rooted in the storytelling and instrumental traditions of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and the American Outlaw Movement, but is also informed by the song structure and understated aggression commonly associated with Detroit bands. Their haunting melodies reveal the influence of early 70s rock icons like The Band and Gram Parsons and The Faces. Deadstring Brothers live performances have the energy of guitar rock, but sophisticated arrangements, Hammond Organ and a focus on traditional American music separate them from many of their Detroit contemporaries.
The band has been touring steadily since the 2004 release of their eponymous debut and
have shared the stage with acts ranging from Shooter Jennings, Cat Power and Jesse Sykes to Giant Sand, My Morning Jacket, Drive by Truckers and the Mekons. Look for for their latest release,
Silver Mountain, available Fall, 2007 on Bloodshot Records!
Booking
The Agency Group
anthonypaolercio@theagencygroup.com
Check out the new video "Meet Me Down At Heavy Load" from the new album "Silver Mountain"
Check out the video for "Sacred Heart" from the album "Starving Winter Report"
I know you're probably tired...what a better way to come home though, then to hear a bunch of Merle songs...the first set is all a tribute to Merle tonight...you know the place...come on now.
HI, There are more videos of our music at YouTube. com, I have provided this easy link to access over 18 more video’s to watch and enjoy.. http://www. youtube. com/user/pacrat87 Tell us what you think. Thanks and enjoy your day!
Thanks for the add. Support Michigan local music or promote yourself for free at LocalMusicLife. com. Create a profile, post events, make announcements and use all the other great Features available for promoting live local music.
Aaaaaargh! J and Ange from suffolk can't attend at the bassment due to work, kids 'n stuff... Better make sure 'n do Ramblin' Man as an encore at least... We'll miss our annual pilgrimage to see ya!
STILL TICKET LEFT!! TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND FANS to come to :- CARLISLE BLUES FESTIVAL in the UK. We would love to have all interested Blues fans at the festival. There are tickets “without accommodation” and “with accommodation at alternative hotel” with shuttle to and from the venue. Be there 21st to 23rd November 2008 for the BEST BLUES FESTIVAL THIS YEAR IN THE UK Check out the information on MySpace for details. Or the website http://www. carlislebluesfestival. com/ Bands appearing :- Sherman Robertson, Nine Below Zero, Matt Schofield, Ian Siegal, Rab McCulough, Aynsley Lister, Kyla Brox, Jon Amor, Nicky Moore's Blues Corporation, Sean Webster, The Twotimers, Guy Tortora and Olly Alcock ban feat. Roz Sluman plus there may be one or two surprises Cheers CHECK OUT PHOTOS BELOW FROM LAST YEARS FESTIVAL. ..<img src="http://pic. photobucket. com/slideshows/btn. gif" ..&qu
Got a slide show going on my My Space of Saturday night at the Sheep Walk. Thanks guys. It means a lot as I am personally involved with the charity. You were great. Hope those cookies went. Mighty fine bakin' if I say so myself. Loads of love to you all. xxxxxx
Looking forward to those UK shows SO much – DSBs are one of the best bands I've ever seen, and I've seen most of the best bands on earth... just great songs, great playing and so much love for the music that it shows in everything they do...
