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!
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The Deadstring Brothers are returning in 2009 -- and have JUST ANNOUNCED new US summer tour dates in support of their upcoming long player, São Paulo. The album's not out for a minute, but we can't wait for you to hear it cos it's hot. And, I mean, SMOKING HOT. Just check out that artwork, folks.
Hello! Just stopping by to say hello. Just seen you added a London date, love the Luminaire, top stuff. Will probably head down there with the Burrito. See you there Caz
Great to see you guys lastnight. Hope that you slept well. I'll try to be a better hostess next time by making some banana puddin'. Y'all are always welcome here so give us a call next time that you're coming thru.
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Listen to the new track on our player: 'My Proud Mountains' by J. Tillman
Hey Brothers! I'm thrilled to hear that we'll all be in London at the same time this year! I've just gussied up my page, added a Wild Grass set (that's bluegrass to you) that I'm sure you'll dig. I've been working some of your tunes into my Wild South sets. I'll have a sample set posted soon- watch for the updates! Alysha
Hi Kurt Just looking through your impressive list of tour dates - but wondered when the London gig will be, also will you be returning to the Luminaire? Hope so, I like that venue! Be sure to tie it in with a Heavy Load Club this time. Take it easy, Hippy K xx
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