View the profiles of people named Danny Kenyon. Kenyon, who did not respond to requests from CBC News in 2020 when the initial allegations came out, commented on her post when it was published on Instagram. She said no longer playing the song would be a good starting point. I started playing acoustic when I was young and stuck with it. Danny Kenyon, a cellist and vocalist, has been reinstated as a result of this. Were all fans of old western novels, and we like spaghetti western films, as well as (Quinten) Tarantino movies, said Hilts. We didnt 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 Ive always been that way. Lord Huron. The Dead Southhas helped make bluegrass a viable genre in Canada. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. I didnt have the voice to sing traditional bluegrass, so I did what I could. 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. Read on and get to know these 4 talented friends that make up The Dead South. He was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as a child at the age of ten. A lot of Coltons banjo riffs are very heavily metal related, said Hilts. Sound Department: The Trial of the Chicago 7. After the grunge band's demise, Colton Crawford and Scott Pringle joined what would become the Regina-based band The Dead South. Jessica S Kenyon. After posting on Instagram, she sent Kenyon a Facebook message to tell him it was her. Six Shooter said its first training session on consent was scheduled for Aug. 25 and 26. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. 2022 Six Shooter Inc. | TDS - CODE OF PRACTICE. Their distinctive look, white shirts, black pants with suspenders and travellers hats, only lends to their pivotal sound. "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 at the time. 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.. The band was initially formed in 2012 as a quartet by Nate Hilts (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Scott Pringle (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Danny Kenyon (cello, vocals) and Colton Crawford (banjo). He has been playing the cello since he was a child and has been a member of the Dead South since its formation in 2012. Danny Kenyon, a member of the band since 1995, left in August 2020 following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Canfield, who is from the United States, has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. ", She reiterated that the goal in sharing her story was not to get him "cancelled. 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. The only consistent here is the quality and the sheer infectiousness of the music. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Why is folk/punk so popular? Their music is beautiful, moving, and inventive; they have the skill to create music that will captivate and move you. Did you know that most Danny are born on a Tuesday? Now, in an interview with The Fader, Hilts has opened up about his diagnosis of Aspergers syndrome, a form of autism. Facebook Kenyon commented on the post from his private Instagram account. "Your courage in sharing this is appreciated. The Dead South's Danny Kenyon (far right), who plays cello and sings, stepped down from the band Aug. 19 after multiple allegations about him were posted to the Survivor's Stories Regina. He says that it has given him a better understanding of himself and has helped him to be a better musician. Six Shooter's first training session on consent took place 25 and 26 August 2020. characterized by its use of distorted guitars, dark punk folk is a gritty and often dark sounding subgenre that often deals with dark subject matter. The bands sound is unique and captivating; they mix originals and covers in a unique and original way. At first, it was great to be home. After just a few weeks in the program, he decided to return to music and to study music engineering. We all got together and tried to play Bluegrass, and we failed miserably, but the result was what we now call The Dead South. "It feels to me, one of Danny's victims, that the band and record label endorse men who hurt women," she told CBC after hearing the news that Kenyon was again touring with The Dead South. She said they agreed to meet at a local bar the same day. The album was very well received critically, reaching #1 on the American bluegrass charts. I guess a lot of people play it over and over. Copyright 2022 Canadian Beats Media. Currently one of the hottest tickets on both sides of the Atlantic, The Dead South have doubled their draw with each subsequent tour since 2018. The year has been one of upheaval in the Dead South. All staff, artists, crew, and agents were invited and encouraged to participate. 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. There are three incidents to be investigated that occurred between 2007 and 2015. Our live sound engineer, Kyle Halvorson mixed it up and our manager, Chris Wynters, sorted everything out and put the album together., Served Live is a generous collection, an hour and a half of vigorous picking and playing. The Dead Souths Danny Kenyon exits band following sexual misconduct allegations, This past year has been a time of reflection and learning, reads the post on The Dead Souths website. Six Shooter didn't answer questions about what the consent training entailed or if Kenyon was present. One of their biggest songs is Banjo Odyssey, which was mentioned in their statement regarding the recent allegations against Danny. He said violence doesnt permeate every Dead South song, but he did argue that tragedies that suit their sensibilites are often accompanied by violence. [16], Sugar & Joy is The Dead South's most recent album to date, which expanded upon the imagery and unconventional composition in Illusion and Doubt. Hilts says that he was diagnosed when he was a child, but it wasnt until he was an adult that he realized how much it affected his life. She ended up killing him, then later snaps out of and realizes what happened. However, on July 31st, an anonymous person made an allegation of sexual assault against Danny on Instagram page Survivors Stories Regina. the post said. Dilbert cartoonist trends after podcast rant, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. They began playing open mic nights in 2012 and won a lot of contests and gained a lot of followers. So sometimes thats the motivation for the lyrics, but other times we just sit down and these stories come out quite easily., Miss Mary is one of the darker songs on the bands most recent release Illusion & Doubt.. Danny Kenyon: 95% are Caucasian 1% are Mixed Ethnicity 1% are Hispanic 1% are African American 1% are Native American Diversity makes the world interesting embrace it! She told CBC she is concerned about the safety of other women with the band going back on tour. "What we know for sure is that TDS just isn't TDS without the four of us, so we want to continue this journey with Danny," the statement said. It's nice to hear an album that embraces the core tenets of 21st-century Americana (or Canadiana, in the Dead South's case) while still doing their own thing. So the idea was to play roots music, kind of on the bluegrass side of things said Hilts. We love bluegrass, but our style stems from all sorts of music, Hilts said. Colton is an avid metal fan, Danny is a classically-trained cellist, Scott enjoys the singer-songwriter genre and Nate is just a mess, hes all over the place. "[31], The Dead South said they were taking steps to be "part of the solution", including supporting victims organizations, discussing the impact of their song "Banjo Odyssey", implementing training for band and team members and creating a code of conduct to adhere to. [22], On 7 October 2021, they released the first single "You Are My Sunshine" along with the accompanying music video. She said she felt relieved to not be alone. 8. None of the allegations against Kenyon hasbeen investigated by police or tested in court. Dilbert cartoonist trends after podcast rant. "I don't think reflection is enough when it comes to something as serious as this," she said. She said the next day she woke up to him masturbating in her bedroom and he ejaculated on her without her consent. Im doing a little bit of recording at home and working on perfecting my singing and guitar skills.. Get Your Report. The story behind their incredibly robust worldwide fanbase is both a modern music biz fairytale, a 130 million view video for a song released in 2014, and a timeless tale of a band that built their audience show by show, delivering a relentlessly great, high-energy frenzy that resulted in nearly 50,000 tickets sold in 2018. Jun 25, 2021. Moreover, most people with the last name Kenyon are born on a Friday. On July 31, Instagram page . "We look forward to playing shows again and we look forward to doing this with our original lineup.". The Dead South appears to have reinstated cellist Danny Kenyon, who left the group in 2020 over sexual misconduct allegations, according to reports. In 2020, CBC News reported accounts from three women who first came forward by writing anonymous posts detailing alleged inappropriate sexual behaviour by Kenyon on an Instagram page for survivors. ", "I think posting made me realize what I really want is for him to understand what hedid to me," she said. Member of The Dead South accused of sexual misconduct returns to group | CBC News Loaded. We feel it is important to allow the time for a thoughtful and thorough process before taking action." 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. James Durbin, a member of the band since 2011, was a runner-up on American idol. Kenyon stepped down from the band on Aug. 19 after allegations were posted to the Survivor's Stories Regina Instagram page on July 31, Aug. 15 and Aug. 16. The speed comes from playing together for years. He was born in Canada. [1], The band received a Juno Award for Juno Award for Traditional Roots Album of the Year in 2018 for "Illusion and Doubt". "I never wanted to talk about it ever again.". My Profile Dark Folk Music is a growing genre that is made up of both new and notable artists. He also hopes that by speaking out about his diagnosis, he can help to break down the stigma surrounding autism. 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. The band was initially formed in 2012 as a quartet by Nate Hilts (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Scott Pringle (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Danny Kenyon (cello, vocals) and Colton Crawford ( banjo ). When Dead South released their album Illusion & Doubt in 2016, fans were quick to notice that something was different about cellist Nate Hilts. It said it invited and encouraged all staff, artists, crewand agents to participate. The Dead South (from left) Danny Kenyon, Scott Pringle . What do you hope fans will experience from your music? The population of Canada is just shy of 38 million, so the number is impressive. I was listening to The Steel Drivers and looking for a middle ground between bluegrass and rock. "They write songs and sing passionately about committing an act of rape," she said. Since forming in 2010, the AutistiX has toured the world. The audio is from the live recording on the album. The idea was to go bluegrass, but what came out is what we do because we arent good enough to play bluegrass, laughed Hilts. The Dead Souths music has a powerful, emotional, and heartfelt sound. 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.. Email * First name He loves every genre of music with a particular fondness for acoustic folk/Americana, classic country, world music and, of course, bluegrass. Alex Soloducha is a reporter, social media producer and digital producer for CBC Saskatchewan. That may be why we sound a bit rock and roll. The Dead South will release their third full-length record in Fall 2019 via Six Shooter Records. Aug 20 Moose N Fiddle Music Festival Sioux Narrows, ON, Connect with The Dead South 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. On that last tour, the band recorded every show so after the shut down, they decided to put together a live album. The band played the first of those shows in their hometown Regina on Saturday night.. She said she was urged to post about what happened to her after seeing the second post about Kenyon. Meet Canadian bluegrass powerband The Dead South-4 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. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. "For many, many survivors it could be very triggering to see and hear depictions of sexual violence.". "And sadly they have fans that listen to this and seem to think it's OK and it really isn't. 2019 will see the band make their debut at iconic venues and festivals in the USA and UK, Red Rocks and Glastonbury. © 2021 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Origin Regina, Canada. Founding member Crawford stepped away from the band last year and notable Saskatchewan musician Eliza Doyle is the new banjoist. Those recordings evolved into an album. She said she also doesn't know if Kenyon had used protection the night before. The track was recently used during Season 2 of the Netflix seriesThe Umbrella Academy. What one will find quickly while listening to the LP is that The Dead South are master storytellers that really know how to bring a song to life". 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. Members included Nate Hilts, Scott Pringle, Danny Kenyon, Eliza Mary Doyle and Erik Mehlsen. No one from the band could be reached for comment. There was no particular desire to look Amish. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. When he was a child, Marty Balin was diagnosed with autism. Our cellist, Danny (Kenyon) holds his instrument like a guitar and plays it like a stand up bass. sorted by. I like the idea of being able to pull out a guitar anywhere I am and play. Does Jan Michael Vincent Really Play The Cello? Three Regina women have come forward with detailed sexual misconduct allegations against former The Dead South cello player Danny Kenyon. Associated With Regina band The Dead South is reuniting with its cello player, who last year faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. While most of the songs are classically "knee-slapping hoedown" bluegrass, other songs bear some similarities to alternative songs from the 90's.[9]. Something about that I found very appealing when I was writing that song., The Dead Souths star has been rising quickly since its debut six years ago. It was just a natural progression that slowly evolved and took on a life of its own., The band is based in Regina, Saskatchewan, and plays bluegrass on acoustic instruments, but critics have noted that they play with a punk rock, almost heavy metal approach, and tempos approaching the supersonic. Best. One of the women who made an allegation against Kenyon in July 2020 says she feels like the band is sending a message that victims don't matter. [30], Cooke notes that The Dead South's release of "In Hell, I'll Be in Good Company" is labelled as bluegrass, but has caused fans to question whether the label is appropriate or not. itself is a perversion of the very concept of justice being tied to an individual's behavior rather than racial or ethnic origin. Aug 3 The Root Community Emporium Lloydminster, SK The Dead South, the Dead Souths first full-length album, was released in September that year. Dead South vocalist/cellist Danny Kenyon has left the Saskatchewan group after being accused of sexual misconduct by three women. "I knew it was wrong and I was hurt and I was confused and I didn't know why he would do that," she said. It was really weird and confusing. until weve got a full song. Though the song and respective album were released in 2015, they appeared in the Top 50 on the Billboard music charts and on the Top 20 on US iTunes overall chart during December 2017. She said he coerced her into giving him oral sex and when she tried to stop multiple times he kept pushing her head down and telling her to keep going. Dan L Kenyon Phone Number Address Background Report Addresses Locust St, Oswego, IL Hanna St, Fort Collins, CO E Benton St, Oswego, IL Plus Addresses In Montgomery, IL | Aurora, IL Relatives Denise L Kenyon Danielle N Kenyon View details Phone Numbers (630) nay - peek View phones View Details AGE 60s Daniel Keith Kenyon Stevinson, CA Aliases There are only so many hours in a day, you know. Join Facebook to connect with Danny Kenyon and others you may know. 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. The woman said that after the alleged incident, she started to see the band's music videos posted online and its photos in the newspaper, and that since then its star has only risen. [1] It is The Dead South's most viewed video by a considerable margin, with over 300 million views. The Dead South is a Canadian folk/bluegrass band that has been making waves in the music scene since 2013. (Cellist) Danny (Kenyon) was used to playing classically. She described being at a party at age 14 or 15. [10] In presenting the award, CIMA President Stuart Johnston noted that the certification was given to recognize the talent and hard-working nature of the touring band. [31], The band released a statement on their website on 18 June 2021 announcing that Danny was once again part of the band's lineup.[33]. 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. [23] On 11 November, they released their next single which is their cover of The Doors' "People Are Strange" along with the accompanying video. Well mess around with different ideas for verses, chorus, song structure, etc. So we were just having fun with it, but then we realized how much we love it. The Dead South are a Juno-award winning Saskatchewan-based bluegrass quartet. The Dead South is a folk - bluegrass musical ensemble based in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Danny Kenyon - @dwkenyon88 Stonehaven, Scotland Chilling with the kids training MMA kickboxing grappling and Motocross Show all results. Say what?" "I'm not on a big crusade against him, but I'm not confident that it has been addressed properly.". Fragments Of serenity by Vishal Naidu Gridbreaker by Solar PuLSE is an electronic device that uses electricity. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. 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