Canadian folk-bluegrass quartet blending dark humour, tight harmonies and energetic acoustic craft into a sound entirely their own.
The Dead South are a folk-bluegrass quartet from Regina, Saskatchewan, known for their high-energy acoustic sound and a distinctive blend of dark humour, tight harmonies and driving string arrangements. Formed in (2012), the group brings together Nate Hilts on lead vocals, guitar and mandolin; Scott Pringle on guitar, mandolin and vocals; Colton Crawford on banjo; and Danny Kenyon on cello and vocals. Their music carries the spirit of old-time folk while leaning into a modern, rough-around-the-edges charm that has helped them connect with audiences far beyond their Canadian roots.
Their albums — Good Company (2014), Illusion & Doubt (2016), Sugar & Joy (2019) and Chains and Stakes (2024) — chart an evolution from raw bar-room bluegrass to more expansive and cinematic storytelling, each release grounded in their unmistakable mix of grit and playfulness. With a loyal following built through charismatic live shows and genre-bending arrangements, The Dead South have established themselves as one of the most recognisable and refreshingly unconventional names in contemporary folk and bluegrass.
The event is taking place at York Barbican, York. See individual listings for full venue details.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 12th December 2025 at 10:00am.
Ticket prices may vary depending on venue and location. Full pricing details are available on each individual event page.
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