Dornock
04-10-2011, 14:18
DEADSTRING BROTHERS + SOCIETY
– LIVE AT THE GREYSTONES, FRIDAY 11th NOVEMBER
It may be a surprise to hear the country rock sounds of Detroit’s Deadstring Brothers coming from a city better known for loud rock ‘n’ 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 2003. Since then, the band has worked to develop their own take on the American Sound, drawing influences from a variety of sources. “It’s all in there, somehow, but blues and country music just feel the most natural” declares singer Kurt Marschke.
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 band’s 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 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.
Deadstring Brothers are now touring their latest album Sao Paulo and bring it to The Greystones on 11th November. Now with a steady line up of Kurt (lead vocals, guitar), and London's Cullum Brothers - Jeff Cullum (bass, vocals, harmonica) and Spencer Cullum (lead guitar, pedal steel, lap steel, slide, vocals), the band welcomes Jason Lucia (drums) and Paul Hatchett (keys, organ) on the road this year.
“Soulful and infectious.” - Chicago Reader
“Ragged blues meets country rock groove.” - Harp Magazine
"If there ever was a band that completely embodied Parsons' idea of Cosmic American Music it is Deadstring Brothers." - The Crimson White
“Kurt Marschke and crew continue their homage to early 70′s Stones honky-tonk blues. And they do it with near perfection. Every time I have seen them live they have simply crushed it.” - Hear-ya
Supporting Deadstring Brothers at The Greystones are Society, who are touring the release of A Crooked Mile. This stunning new release is guaranteed to bring the trio even more praise from media and audiences alike.
For those that don’t know Society are a three piece country rock band from West Sussex who specialise in gorgeous three-part harmonies that set them apart from the current crop of Americana or country rock wanabees in the UK. The band comprise guitarist Matt Wise, bassist Ben Lancaster and holding down the beat, F.Scott Kenny on drums. Their recorded and live sound has echoes of C.S.N.Y, The Band, The Heartbreakers, The Jayhawks and the late great Ronnie Lane and Slim Chance. Matt Wise composes most if not all of their material and when all three sing in harmony the result is simply stunning, this shown perfectly at the 2011 Maverick Festival where they had the audience spellbound listening to their live performance.
"Lovely country-rock melodies, wonderful three-part harmonies"
Acoustic magazine
“It’s the originality and freshness of the songwriting which makes the album more than just a relaxing evocation of times and sounds gone by”
Country Music People
“In my opinion this is the best Americana album to come out this year” Folking.com
"Their other strong point is in the consistently good sense of melody; most of the songs here are instantly memorable…” Northern Sky
You can buy advance discount tickets for this show from The Greystones or online at www.wegottickets.com/event/127630 or www.seetickets.com or www.ticketweb.co.uk
More info:
www.boohoomusic.co.uk www.mygreystones.co.uk
– LIVE AT THE GREYSTONES, FRIDAY 11th NOVEMBER
It may be a surprise to hear the country rock sounds of Detroit’s Deadstring Brothers coming from a city better known for loud rock ‘n’ 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 2003. Since then, the band has worked to develop their own take on the American Sound, drawing influences from a variety of sources. “It’s all in there, somehow, but blues and country music just feel the most natural” declares singer Kurt Marschke.
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 band’s 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 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.
Deadstring Brothers are now touring their latest album Sao Paulo and bring it to The Greystones on 11th November. Now with a steady line up of Kurt (lead vocals, guitar), and London's Cullum Brothers - Jeff Cullum (bass, vocals, harmonica) and Spencer Cullum (lead guitar, pedal steel, lap steel, slide, vocals), the band welcomes Jason Lucia (drums) and Paul Hatchett (keys, organ) on the road this year.
“Soulful and infectious.” - Chicago Reader
“Ragged blues meets country rock groove.” - Harp Magazine
"If there ever was a band that completely embodied Parsons' idea of Cosmic American Music it is Deadstring Brothers." - The Crimson White
“Kurt Marschke and crew continue their homage to early 70′s Stones honky-tonk blues. And they do it with near perfection. Every time I have seen them live they have simply crushed it.” - Hear-ya
Supporting Deadstring Brothers at The Greystones are Society, who are touring the release of A Crooked Mile. This stunning new release is guaranteed to bring the trio even more praise from media and audiences alike.
For those that don’t know Society are a three piece country rock band from West Sussex who specialise in gorgeous three-part harmonies that set them apart from the current crop of Americana or country rock wanabees in the UK. The band comprise guitarist Matt Wise, bassist Ben Lancaster and holding down the beat, F.Scott Kenny on drums. Their recorded and live sound has echoes of C.S.N.Y, The Band, The Heartbreakers, The Jayhawks and the late great Ronnie Lane and Slim Chance. Matt Wise composes most if not all of their material and when all three sing in harmony the result is simply stunning, this shown perfectly at the 2011 Maverick Festival where they had the audience spellbound listening to their live performance.
"Lovely country-rock melodies, wonderful three-part harmonies"
Acoustic magazine
“It’s the originality and freshness of the songwriting which makes the album more than just a relaxing evocation of times and sounds gone by”
Country Music People
“In my opinion this is the best Americana album to come out this year” Folking.com
"Their other strong point is in the consistently good sense of melody; most of the songs here are instantly memorable…” Northern Sky
You can buy advance discount tickets for this show from The Greystones or online at www.wegottickets.com/event/127630 or www.seetickets.com or www.ticketweb.co.uk
More info:
www.boohoomusic.co.uk www.mygreystones.co.uk