Three Regina women have come forward with detailed sexual misconduct allegations against former The Dead South cello player Danny Kenyon. "This training is essential, and one of the many steps we will take as a company toward creating safer environments for our community," said the record company in its online statement. We love bluegrass, but our style stems from all sorts of music, Hilts said. OSHEAGA adds The National to its 2023 lineup! "I think he took advantage of the fact that I was really intoxicated," she said. Jun 25, 2021. Crawford left the band in 2015 and was replaced by studio musician Eliza Mary Doyle for several years. She said she also doesn't know if Kenyon had used protection the night before. It suited me. 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. Another well known song is In Hell Ill Be In Good Company. While the band played various venues, they would sell what would eventually become their self-released EP The Ocean Went Mad and We Were to Blame. Some studies have revealed that autism is more common in those with exceptional talent in one or more fields, and that this trait may be a result of an intense focus on their own interests. "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.". 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. 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 This is usually a chord progression, a riff, a chorus, something simple, just an idea, really. While most of the songs are classically "knee-slapping hoedown" bluegrass, other songs bear some similarities to alternative songs from the 90's.[9]. "Then I tried to tell my friends about it and basically they told me like it was your fault, you were too drunk. Mozart was frequently sidetracked by impulsive impulses and dangerous impulses. You have your own unique take on the Bluegrass/Folk genre, was this the direction the band was always wanting to take? 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. © 2021 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. 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. He has been playing the piano since he was two years old and first started composing music at the age of eight. The band played live venues before releasing their debut five-song 2013 EP, The Ocean Went Mad and We Were to Blame. It was pretty nice to watch. My life and experiences have led me to associate accountability and justice with healing. 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. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The original idea was just to be able to listen back and hear how we sound. 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.. July 31 Big Valley Jamboree Camrose, AB The band also said on the same day that it "is opposed to, and does not condone, harmful behaviour of any kind. In North America, youll typically play in a loud bar where everyone is talking, drinking, having a good time during the show. There are three incidents to be investigated that occurred between 2007 and 2015. The year has been one of upheaval in the Dead South. Yeah, weird story, laughed Hilts. Does anyone have any interesting pre-show rituals? Their distinctive look, white shirts, black pants with suspenders and travellers hats, only lends to their pivotal sound. This led many people to speculate that Hilts might be on the autism spectrum. until weve got a full song. "So I left and went back to the kitchen and told my friend, a male who was also friends with that group, and he said, 'That's Danny.'". 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. 72 year old male. We try to ritually sacrifice something before every show, but its easier said than done. 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. Kenyon stepped down from the band on Aug. 19 after. "It says that we don't matter. The Dead South is a Canadian folk/bluegrass band that has been making waves in the music scene since 2013. The Dead South is a folk-bluegrass group from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Dead South vocalist/cellist Danny Kenyon has left the Saskatchewan group after being accused of sexual misconduct by three women. In a post on the Regina band's website dated. [4] On tour, Danny Kenyon was occasionally replaced on cello by Erik Mehlsen, owing to Kenyon's career in engineering.[5]. He was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as a child at the age of ten. 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. 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. Kenyon did not respond to CBC's requests for comment. Since forming in 2010, the AutistiX has toured the world. For more information, see the interview below: What is the name of the band The Dead South? 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. Canadians always liked traditional music and American folk, but it was the success of The Dead South that brought mainstream attention to bluegrass. Danny Kenyon Cello Member Timeline. Reminiscence metal is a reference to Halcyon Days. Equipped with everything from banjos, mandolins , cellos and guitars, The Dead South gets the audience immersed into a fun, kick-back and enjoy- the- music atmosphere. ", The band also released a statement on Aug. 19, saying it "is opposed to, and does not condone, harmful behaviour of any kind.". She said the lights were off and he closed the door behind him and blocked it. Thank you for bringing this to light, and I see now that my actions caused harm. There are only so many hours in a day, you know. 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. Associated With 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. Moravia de la O, a counsellor at the centre, said it looks like the band is trying to think critically about its role in perpetuating sexual violence. She told CBC she is concerned about the safety of other women with the band going back on tour. I started playing acoustic when I was young and stuck with 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'." Speaking in a statement after the news broke on. He argues that since bluegrass has been influenced by Irish, Scottish, and African American music, the definition of bluegrass as a genre has become blurred. ", "It was a really, really shaming experience," she said. [25], The band refers to themselves as "Mumford and Sons' Evil Twins", a nod to their dark and often violent interpretation of the "aesthetic of old western pioneers". 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.. Boots, the album's first track, begins soft and quiet before picking up speed before its end. CBC has spoken to the three women who wrote the anonymous posts and independently verified their identities. Aug '12 May '13 Jun '14 Jul '15 Aug '16 Sep '17 Oct '18 Nov '19 Dec '20 Jan '22 Feb '23 Nate Hilts Scott Pringle Current Member Details. He loves every genre of music with a particular fondness for acoustic folk/Americana, classic country, world music and, of course, bluegrass. These songs are typically sung in native languages by performers. Find out about the latest local news and GLT events. Peter Williams is a graduate of B.A Arts and Culture from the University of Technology Sydney. Nate Hilts and Danny Kenyon came up with the idea for a "rockin' stompin' bluegrass band"[2] in 2012 while playing together in a short-lived alternative grunge band. In my life and career, I regularly interact with perpetrators of sexual violence and those interactions have taught me that behaviours like yours often come from a place of pain and trauma. In The Dead South, a group of musicians blend folk, bluegrass, and country music. Say what?" I would say the writing on Gunslingers Glory is pretty cool. I didnt have the voice to sing traditional bluegrass, so I did what I could. 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. He is a member of the Juno-nominated folk rock band The Dead South. A member of Regina band The Dead South (TDS) is back with the group after sexual misconduct allegations against him surfaced in 2020. The Toronto-based record label released a statement, sharing their internal code of conduct and announcing plans for company training and accountability sessions that will begin next week. "They write songs and sing passionately about committing an act of rape," she said. The Dead South play the Castle Theatre in Bloomington on Thursday, Oct. 18. Danny Kenyon, a member of the band since 1995, left in August 2020 following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. [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. The Dead South is a folk - bluegrass musical ensemble based in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. 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