The Departed perform "Prayer For The Lonely" Live on the Texas Music Scene

"Prayer For The Lonely" from the Departed, off their new album Adventus, is this week's Whataburger performance of the week. This one features the super soulful Seth James on lead vocals. Just when you think you are safe these guys come with something else that is flat out amazing!! Here now is the story and the performance of that tune. This features Cody Canada & The Departed. From the Texas Music Scene - TexasMusicScene... - with Ray Benson.
Cody Canada was 16 years old when he arrived in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He found a creative nirvana of musicians who planted seeds that would stay with him for the rest of his life. Cody recalls, "I met Tom Skinner, Scott Evans, Bob Childers, Jimmy LaFave, Mike McClure, the Red Dirt Rangers and they were all playing this really, really good music. It was kind of in that same vibe as the Allman Brothers and The Band. But what came out of it was really diverse. There were more country acts like Jason Boland. The All American Rejects were the rock guys. Then you had the whole Red Dirt hippie thing...I didn't even know what Red Dirt was until somebody told me. I got turned on to it all and it's stayed with me ever since."
Canada was front man for Cross Canadian Ragweed for fifteen years, where he tapped into those influences for their nine albums, four of which charted on Billboard's Top 10 Country Albums Chart. They sold over a million albums and played to sell-out crowds, bringing the term "Red Dirt" to the nation. When Cross Canadian Ragweed decided to part ways, Cody resurfaced with a mission in mind, to pay homage to the Red Dirt writers and music that were formative. The Departed's first priority was getting into the studio and cutting the Oklahoma tribute album that Cody had wanted to do for years. This is Indian Land came out last year, a 15-track "buffet of really kick-ass Okie songs," Canada noted.
And so a seamless transition was made, Cody Canada and his long time Ragweed band mate, Jeremy Plato on bass and vocals; along with Seth James on guitar and vocals (Seth James Band, Ray Wylie Hubbard), Steve Littleton on B3 organ and keys (Live Oak Decline, Stoney LaRue & the Arsenals, Medicine Show) and Chris Doege on drums (Seth James Band, Nashville touring acts). The band members have known each other for years, and they know each other's musicianship. They are excited to be playing together, stoked about the new beginning that their first studio album of original material provides.
Cody Canada & The Departed continues to hit the road hard. As excited as they are about their gigs, they are taking it all very seriously. Canada continues, "Now it's a new band playing new songs so we've got to learn everything, get our game together and practice. It's a whole lot of fun. I can't sleep at night. It keeps me awake, not from worry but from excitement. We're just ready to tear it up."
Cody Canada, Jeremy Plato, Seth James, Steve Littleton, and Chris Doege embrace the future with Adventūs. The music rocks, shimmers, simmers; amplified by the heat of the Texas sun. Adventūs signals the arrival of The Departed.
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[@dchensley1]

I saw this Sunday night on TX Music...loved it then and now!! Thanks for sharing...Sing it, Seth!!

[@TalentLove2011]

perfect song for those geat vocals to shine. Gifted vocals.

[@Purplemoon1111]

Soulful Seth nailed it & sent a prayer up 4 the lonely.

[@TXmusicTV]

We are super excited about this new project. The combination of Seth's & Cody's singing is pretty compelling!

[@TXmusicTV]

Seth is a monster!! So talented in so many ways.

[@danettelbh]

I Love this Song!! Seth has an awesome voice Love to hear him sing and The rest of the band is Awesome too; ))

[@TXmusicTV]

we dont have any video on that yet but that is a fantastic song and great vocal delivery by Seth James.

[@wyhikergirl]

Wow! Seth sure has a powerful voice!

[@debstoy3]

I think this album is better than their last one...love seth james...

[@Jcperrin]

Peak Departed here. So much talent in one place at the perfect time

[@TXmusicTV]

These guys have so many great rock influences but what they do with them is mighty refreshing!!

[@TXmusicTV]

Check out the entire new CD. You will not be disappointed. One great song after another.

[@crazyhorsemusx7767]

Many years ago when I was just a little pint size punk I met Seth James playing at a small venue at New Braunfels Tx. I couldn't have been more than 7 or 8. He is literally the inspiration of why I picked up guitar and peruse music because of that spark he lit in this old soul.

[@TXmusicTV]

right!! Seth is amazing! This is an awesome combination of players.

[@mizfit32]

Can't wait to see what these guys come up with in the next couple years.... it will be EPIC for sure...

[@TXmusicTV]

Agreed! Seth is amazing.

[@suzanneburnie9468]

Prayer for the lonely is an awesome song that nobody but Seth James can belt out w/ that bluesy voice of his!

[@rickinhou]

What an absolutely terrific album. Take a bow, boys. Well-deserved!

[@TXmusicTV]

These guys are just ripping it up!! Spread the word and go check them out live. They are something else!!

[@RandyStrubleBackingTracks]

Really enjoyed listenin' always like hearin' the organ in tunes adds a lotta soul!!

[@TXmusicTV]

The fact that is all their own songs makes all the difference!

[@TXmusicTV]

Hey, thanks for watching the show! Ratings are everything and you build a successful series one viewer at a time so again, thanks. Now as for Seth and The Departed, they are simply the best band out there right now!! Crazy talented and the live show is amazing.

[@defectivfreek2]

Saw them last night in Kansas City kick ass stand up band !!!

[@TXmusicTV]

these guys are uniquely gifted. Expect more amazing music!!

[@wyhikergirl]

For sure! I hope to see them in concert one of these days!

[@TXmusicTV]

will do.

[@TXmusicTV]

Totally agree. This band is the real deal!!

[@kendal2015]

amazing...simply amazing cant wait til the album drops november 13th

[@tvasquez9116]

Still here in 2022 🇨🇱

[@TXmusicTV]

I know the band loves to travel to Germany so you will definitely be seeing them.

[@TXmusicTV]

we are right there with you!

[@TXmusicTV]

This is a monster band!!

[@TXmusicTV]

AMEN!!

[@justinvansant]

great stuff!

[@beachboytj]

Cross Canadian Ragweed Mets TEXAS - one helluva combination - the Album is "Adventus" Incredible....

[@wynhawks]

...this is seth's best... love it, love it...

[@kathleentedder]

DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS :) THEY ROCK :) KAT

[@lonestar1123]

Great song

[@theoutlaws9846]

Love it

[@redbagreddirt]

This track has a soulful vibe propelled by Steve Littleton's tasty organ fills.

[@TXmusicTV]

You are getting part of your wish. Seth James will be leaving the band 11/23. Their last gig is at Gruene Hall. Cody and Jeremy will be continuing on as The Departed although I suspect they will add a bunch of CCR songs to their set.

[@TXmusicTV]

You clearly have great tastes!!

[@TXmusicTV]

Oh yea. Steve Littleton is flat out fantastic!!

[@TXmusicTV]

you clearly have great tastes!!

[@TXmusicTV]

I know we are spoiled down here. The good news is that the Nashville Network just relaunched and they are airing the show every week. They are not in Wisconsin yet but I know they are coming soon. Check on them here. watchtnn dot com (sorry youtube does let you post any kind of link).

[@daddimack]

can anyone tell me what the actual chores Seth James is playing. I can't seen to find them. I want to learn this song the way it was meant to be played.

[@byroncarter303]

Bring back Ragweed, Cody should leave and get the Ragweed group back together cause they were awesome and still are. Ragweed will always have a place in country music forever. If you don't agree with me then I feel sry for you and you clearly don't know what good music is. BRING BACK CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TXmusicTV]

You clearly have great tastes!!