The Dead South - These Boots :: Rockstone Sessions

This four-piece acoustic ensemble band called The Dead South has some serious bluegrass vibe. With heavy guitar strumming, mandolin chops, cello melodies that are out there and the ‘rough around the edges’ vocals, these guys spice up the whole Americana sound. Unlike you’ve heard before, it’s a pleasant, upbeat blend of what they like to call ‘boot-stomping’ acoustic music’. It just so happened that this energetic, musical foursome played at the music festival Sniester in The Hague and obviously Rockstone Sessions - being specialists when it comes to acoustic music - had to record a session with these guys. Get ready for some serious country vibes, because four Canadian lads are about to take you to the spheres of the dirty south with their energetic song ‘These Boots’.

[@ajhands1876]

The greatest band absolutely no one knows, and I'll never understand why.

[@jeffharry9675]

There are just too many choices and not enough hours in the day. I'm 73 and just discovered them yesterday.

[@chickenofthecave7046]

well I'm from the UK and been following them for about a year, such a good band. I'm going to see them in November, can't wait.

[@hellomimibanana]

@@chickenofthecave7046 I'm seeing them in November too in Dublin! So glad to see they keep their tickets affordable.

[@chickenofthecave7046]

@@hellomimibanana well I'm not lucky enough to get to the Dublin gig, that will be amazing there, in going to rock city in Nottingham. Still a good venue as it's small and intimate, just wish it was next week rather than November haha, have a great time

[@hellomimibanana]

@@chickenofthecave7046 yes november is an age away unfortunately haha I love the small venues too! We'll come back to this comment after the shows 🤣

[@mattscorpio_official]

That reaction at the end was lovely. Some older Dutch woman saying: ‘ohh prachtig jongens!’ It translates: That was beautiful guy’s! And she was right!

[@321scully]

I never thought I could get into this stuff but I found 'in hell I'll be in good company' and now I just keeping listening to these guys.

[@zyankali777]

I know that you mean. 😀 "In hell I 'll be in good company" was in my youtube suggestion list for months before I clicked on it and since then I fell in love with everything they've put out so far.

[@michaelstewart5712]

Seven long years, I waited for you You played your games, I played mine too While I wait for you Courting calls and lots of hurt Girls are crying and I'm lying in the dirt Trying to make this work I'm a big jerk, fooled by your smirk Pulled out your gun, shooting me with words Right through the head, oh, just like I deserve Throw me to the curb All them old folks gathering round me Point and laugh, oh, while they watch me bleed I'm starting to believe This is not a dream Completely obscene Bury me, in the cold hard ground Throw my body in while I'm lying down Then you steal my crown Before you leave me lying in the dirt Take off my boots and give em to the herd All them sad words Beaten and disturbed Company deserved Take off my boots And I will love you You're welcome

[@ajhands1876]

One of the masterpieces of modern song writing right here, unbelievable.

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

For anyone who would like to know, the Dead South is: 1. Nate Hilts on guitar/vocals. 2. Scott Pringle on mandolin/vocals. 3. Colton Crawford on banjo/kick drum. 4. Danny Kenyon on cello/vocals.

[@nicosoup]

doesn't this alternate though? pretty sure I've seen Scott and Nate both play Mandolin/Guitar vice versa.

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

@@nicosoup why yes it does, sometimes Nate & Scott will trade instruments with each other.

[@brockjustfuckinbrock]

HELLA COOL 😎😎

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

@@brockjustfuckinbrock yer damn right!

[@oldmaterizz4516]

There ya are.... again...

[@chadklevenberg5995]

Somehow this singer has mastered having that wine to a voice like you get in blues and the scratchy voice of a rock n roll singer. Freaking beautiful sound man.

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

So they are Canadians! Who would have guessed? They have pretty authentic blue-grass sounds to UK ears I think. Marvellous band I I found randomly on KZbin. "I Hell I'll Be..." was the first I watched and was hooked.

[@eanharris1664]

Im from the S.E. U.S. in the appalachian mountains(home of bluegrass), and I think these guys are awesome. Totally blew my mind when i saw they were Canadian....

[@alexanderku1416]

The same way with Hell I'll Be in Good Company )), and also surprised - they are canadians

[@DarkShroom]

i wouldn't give a shit if they where Swedish

[@louispaugh8842]

I think the last 300 views have all been mine. The music in this song (and all their work) is addictive.

[@nathanbell2868]

init....

[@jha9907]

Super Rad song!

[@Allestra]

Wanna bet?

[@Allestra]

I mean... bet that you have me beat. Japan now knows who The Dead South are. Music knows no borders!

[@kazekagegara5711]

Found these guys by sheer luck! Great music. Thank you KZbin for recommending this video.

[@nathanaudracole6850]

I found these guys just scrolling through KZbin and I think that they are just awesome and the singer with his raspy voice just hits it off perfectly

[@west6970]

this music is like crack to my ears!! cant stop listening..

[@thedarci1368]

These guys are seriously great. My fav so far though is In Hell I'll Be in Good Company..... would love to see these guys perform live.....

[@crackerjackhenry1875]

The Darci 13 too bad their only touring Europe

[@thedarci1368]

Yes indeed it is......

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Mine too! Only discovered them by accident last week singing that one. The video is just superb! I wondered how long it took to get the synchronisation so perfect.

[@thedarci1368]

I do not know they are great though. I have noticed in all their vids not all the same band members so I guess change came about. But they are seriously good. I do however like it with the guy in the In Hell I'll Be In Good Company the one that plays the cello like a guitar.

[@ajeveryday1980]

The Darci 13 The line up has never changed, just there clothes, facial hair and instruments! 😆

[@melissapoulton6904]

Just randomly found these guys on KZbin. For old style music it still feels so refreshing! love it!

[@andeegreen]

This piece is insane. The banjo alone is on fire! One of my favourite DS songs.

[@cindythomas6816]

Old rocker here, I can't believe how much I love these guys!

[@lushorty63]

These talented soles are absolutely music to my ears. I absolutely am addicted to this hands down incredibly awesome band. They are really talented soles. I love what each member of this band brings to in my opinion all together they are outstanding!

[@combatbeard7643]

makin an old georgia mountain boy tap his foot. keep up the great music guys.

[@kristophermathis8584]

I think they are bringing back a simplicity to music as a whole be it country or rock it's fucking great!!

[@riderv9689]

I just recently discovered this band I like it. I am from East Europe leaving in London but this music is great.

[@Elvira_Sen]

Прекрасный вокал, прекрасное исполнение! Я вас люблю! Привет из России!🇷🇺

[@Blackhorses32UT]

love dudes voice its original:) dont care what anyone says all these singers these days sound the efff ing same!! love yall!!! othe dude plYs a mean banjo!!! all yall are great instrument players love the look!!

[@TheTroeper]

hahaha that dutch lady at the end "wooe! amazing guys!"

[@tschise9878]

Absolutly great!!! And what a wonderful Eastman Manodline!

[@blueflint57]

So glad I found your band ! I cannot stop listening to you Bravo ! Love your style

[@domagojhribar2900]

so happy to found you!!! very refreshing guys, thats coming from a dubliners/pogues/flogging molly fan!!! cheers from croatia and keep rockin!!!

[@nolanmacpherson9880]

Love buddy's voice. Must gargle gravel.

[@81mrmathew]

grew up listening to metal and I still thing this is great. amazing style and live vibe. can't get enough of these guys.

[@thatswayiliketit]

It's just great cheers from Poland

[@BeamyBoo]

Would love these guys to play at my wedding... But I can only wish

[@jojolozano]

Skyler Pelkey i can make it possiblel, so when you want to get married

[@treblathegreat]

These cats are dope!! I'm definitely now a fan love me some blue grass

[@mickielou]

Love, Love, Love this band! Nate's Vocals are fabulous! I listen to them everyday while I am working from home!

[@PedroPaolo1]

The last part in the song, makes the best part. The woman says: "Prachtig jongens". Which means: "Well done guys".

[@jeroenschrama9360]

More like, 'Gorgeous, boys!'

[@rockoneer]

Digi Wallet h0passion and passion

[@5eA5]

The ad with Jane Goodall is the first and probably last ad i ever will watch to the end.

[@vickiedaniel3282]

love everything they sing!!!!!!!

[@trulyhuman6227]

right!!!????

[@nikkiesofietje]

listening to this music every night and i cant stop listening... its amazing and i love it

[@marilisebroodryk4194]

South Africans living in Spain - you are awesome, best evening of braai, red wine and good music!!

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Brilliant energy and timing!

[@krazykris4785]

Love you guys!! Awesome music..PLEASE come to Australia!!! xx

[@alicamicincova7589]

I love I love I love...am living in Slovakia now ...lived in Canada before for 22 years and never heard of you... CCC

[@cdcanada7182]

This song is absolutely sunny.

[@skaica09]

absolutely in love!!! Those voices ❤❤❤

[@SonofDarnell]

Ditto the guy that said the last 300 views were all mine. Ditto the guy that said these guys are seriously great! I love it when whats his name starts wailing out the lyrics while Nate is singing the chorus! #chillbumps#ssooooogood!

[@lejiasoul]

Me encanta la voz del vocalista. Me pone de buenas esta banda. Excelente

[@unekoslim3788]

Absolutely love this song!!

[@Eddi369]

I cant beleve how much i like this band Being a farm boy i never like old music i was in mettalica and nirvana and metal songs, but this is something i do really really enjoing listening to .cool maybe wasnt time yet....

[@dannycason9004]

I've just been christend by these Ole boys I think all that's country and hill folk should listen and appreciate this old but new music I love it Yall keep up the great work! from one Billy to another. God Bless from Arkansas.

[@montbrehain]

I am afraid Im hooked ! and ..... Ive got tickets to see them . Bristol England April 2018 ;-)

[@andrewpapps5634]

Seen them live April 18 2018 in Berkshire, your in for a real treat, there awesome live, wish I had tickets for Bristol I live just 20 miles away.

[@holymtn]

Just saw them in San Francisco. YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THEM!!!

[@thedragonbroke]

Love his vocals. Love it all really. Great band. Found them last night.

[@jessejurrens4604]

Awesome!! :)

[@preschoolpiano]

just when I thought he'd never touch a bow to that cello!!!! LOVELY

[@sgtellioman]

New favorite band. "Hell in Good company".... hell yes

[@elisabethellis8851]

Love his voice!

[@adrianarodriguez6468]

Amo el ritmo... Disfruto mucho escucharlos, estilo muy original!.. woow que voz

[@shelleydwyer-murphy2281]

Danny, Scott, Nick & Colton!

[@martinturtak4901]

i so glad that i stumble upon these guys ... oh accident once again shown me path :D

[@debreich9193]

I LOVE THIS BAND!!

[@victoraquino777]

Son una gran banda!!! Reflejan una camaradería increíble y eso es lo que disfruta pues lo reflejan en su música!!!

[@nicecatholicgrl]

I've been listening to thier music for some time now. !! Into. To the rest of.my family they love them too!! Unique sound is the best !!

[@seangrazier9761]

Can't stop listening to these guys. The more you understand the words the more amazing each song is. All the harmonizing at first you dont even hear. When you see the energy in all the live stuff and if you notice that grin like Roy Clark use to get on hee haw ;..... That is somone who knows that they are the real deal. True, heart felt stuff that could have been popular if it came our. 20, 40, or even 100 years ago. Same instruments as back then but more electriicity than almost anyone.. Love this shit and still cant3 believe I just found them 4 months ago.

[@Mister_Roz]

Klinkt inderdaad goed jongens, lekker bezig!

[@mikalus]

Please tour the US and come to St Louis! I love you guys!

[@Realfakesnake]

These GUYS ROCK GOD BLESS THE INTERNET AND KZbin!!!!!

[@mmmk1616]

Love this!

[@BatManNevaWipes]

Thank you for the awesome song! Keep it this version though!!

[@Buckarhu3166]

Prairie PUNK! These guys are awesome!

[@midwestmafia6284]

Bad ass. Unbelievable talent. Chello for a bass.

[@jokawilson3259]

Thank you for the great music!

[@rachelkoot7086]

I agree with the dutch lady! Wohoo prachtig jongens!

[@karelkarel5094]

Zo is het maar net. Very nice music guys, helps me through my working day :)

[@avanduplessis]

I'm an Afrikaans guy from South Africa, when I heard the Dutch, I had to first rewind it to make sure if it was Dutch or Afrikaans. haha

[@daftbroom]

Inderdaad...

[@mikebosh6718]

same here, i thought it was afrikaans! pretty cool song

[@IudiciumInfernalum]

Zeker weten!

[@jessedailey7276]

Im a huge bluegrass fan and just stumbled on these guys. Hope you guys come to pittsburgh sometime. AWSOME PICKIN'.

[@MrFishstxx]

Please tour in the US so I can buy a ticket to your show!!!!!!!!

[@robindueckdegen5503]

this is the kind of country that i like

[@Lilaliene]

Ik heb jullie net ontdekt, dacht wauw wat tof, hele serie nummers geluisterd en kom er nu door dit filmpje achter dat jullie ook nog een Nederlandse band zijn! Wat ontzettend GAAAAAF

[@LDVervain]

Can't wait for them to perform in or near Toronto

[@palmeirasmaiordobrasil-13t13]

Que som demais! Sua musicalidade chegou aqui no Brasil!

[@rockoneer]

Lov2 is the beautiful people thanks again for sharing life with enthusiasm guys

[@kate_summers]

Awesome band! 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@josephruotilio10]

Excellent song by a excellent band

[@marius5982]

Damn fine music fellas! Makes me proud of who and what I am.

[@JPWATCHMAN]

God bless your brothers, this is a great tune!

[@debbybalko5319]

just now learning to play banjo because of you guys

[@anabara1305]

incredible!

[@whitneyeaton5585]

awesome sound, keep it up. EH!, WELL DONE GUYS.

[@hollyolson8048]

💘 you Deep South. great songs...

[@geddesgroupcalgary8349]

Just heard these guys on CBC. They rock!!!

[@xoen6]

Fascinating :) You are doing great job. Fantastic voices and music. Great video, too.

[@christinemoseley5040]

Going to see these guys live in February, can not wait.recently díscovered them and just love their stuff

[@dezsodezso7499]

I love this music!!!

[@superhaifahaifa7609]

this made my day

[@leadmachine1]

Can't wait to see them in Shrewsbury April 2018 !!

[@vladimirrushkin4815]

One of a handful of bands that sound the same in real life as they do on their album.

[@shelbypayne5086]

Robert Powers saw them live for the first time at Interstellar Rodeo last weekend. Phenomenal

[@samlong4895]

LOVE THESE GUYS.

[@MrBrixon10]

these guys are tight, I'm a fan

[@arturoesquina4364]

My new Favorite Band!!!

[@thaddeuscallaway9761]

They are gonna go so far!

[@floydedilo]

AWESOME... GUYS, YOU'RE GREAT! THX

[@MrBiswas123]

Woo hoo this is so amazing !!!

[@walbang1965]

See ya in Detriot Bluegrass City for a night!!! Can't wait

[@LeRoiDesCrapos-LRDC]

INSANELY AMAZING

[@Allestra]

Thanks guys... you continue to inspire

[@gatchalucy6208]

Great musical talent! Come down to Australia we luv bluegrass