The Sadies Stop and Start, a short performance film

"The Sadies Stop and Start" captures a moment in time. That time was uncertain and dark. Still reeling from losing Dallas, we found out that Mike needed to have emergency wrist surgery. We needed to play these songs, not knowing if we would ever have the opportunity again.
With one day’s notice, documentary filmmaker Ron Mann and a stellar crew pulled together to help us capture these songs. Friends and family gathered to help out and show their support. James McKenty engineered in his mobile recording trailer, In Record Time Studio. The resulting film looked and sounded better than we could have hoped.
We are thankful to share that Mike's surgery was successful and we are back out on the road and coming to a city near you.
Produced and Directed by Ron Mann.
Edited by Simon Ennis.
Cinematography by Blake Hannahson and Colin Medley.
Digital EFX/Titles Craig Small.
Colourist Nika Shevchenko.
Sound Mixer Keith Elliott.
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by James McKenty, In Record Time Studio.
Post facilities generously provided by John Laing and URBAN POST.
Good Advice Len Blum.
Thanks to:
Amanda Schenk
Bruce Good
Margret Good
Joanne Tickle
Michael Boyuk
Jude Coombe
Susan de Cartier
Bill Imperial
Roisin Donnelly
Mike DeBlois
The Sadies' new album Colder Streams available here: ffm.to/colders...
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[@stevielightnin9771]

Still the best live band in North America.

[@johnlittle3430]

There's a hole that can never be filled, but still, they're sounding amazing. Hard to believe it was only a year ago that I saw them with a small crowd of about 150 in St. Catharines. Enjoy every sandwich, folks.

[@craigsmith8320]

Same energy at the Troy, NY show on 4/14/23. It was amazing.

[@AdamDrover-lj1oz]

Yep

[@sandraleepitts]

I love you guys ! Sadie has enriched my life SO much. Keeping the music and magic alive. This is so beautiful 💚

[@do629]

Keep it going gentlemen.

[@Gwimbleyooo]

Dallas will forever be missed but I do hope you continue. Love you all so much. ❤

[@bobert6523]

Damn, that last song with the shots of the family watching... Who the fuck is cutting onions?

[@juliecostner5618]

Omg...Thanks for giving us this gift. All my love to you guys. It is mystic to not see Dallas...but I will always see him with you guys no matter what. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

[@petermickelson7412]

Thank you! See you at The Horseshoe.

[@bradc32]

great see you guys are back in the saddle

[@steveraller4757]

Thank you for this beautiful and moving film! You’re the best.

[@FabianSalomonsson]

You guys are so good. What a tribute to Dallas, thank you for all the music. I hope the Sadies never stop.

[@adrianseifi3285]

Sadies forever!

[@stratdoc]

Travis is amazingly covering two guitars with the Sadie’s legacy. He is amazing! Just saw him at the lodge here in LA. Incredible performance!

[@connerbrowne1840]

I heard them for the first time when a friend invited me to see them at lees palace earlier this year and they're my favorite band now. Can't wait to see them on new years eve

[@steveconte4401]

This is so incredible. I still remember where I was when I heard about Dallas. It was so upsetting. I wasn't sure what would happen to the band. We are so lucky you are moving forward with your music. And it sounds amazing. I can't wait to see you again. Thank You!

[@michaelfernandez379]

So fantastic!!! Miss you Dallas beyond belief!!!

[@d.n.5259]

Man, I've been on a long journey with you guys. Don't want it to stop anytime soon. Can't wait to see you guys in Cali. 🥲🙂

[@FUNNYBOOKSComics]

This is incredible and much needed. -- Thank you for sharing it.

[@6StringPsychedelic]

Yall got a new fan, Got here from the Carmine street guitar documentary, really liked the guitar playing and had to look this band up.. Really amazing sound, been along time since i heard something that touched my soul.. Hope you all keep going, your music is needed. -- RIP to Dallas

[@heyheymymind1939]

Setlist?

[@sgtrenegade]

Best Canadian band since The Band! Travis, I hope to see you back in parkdale! we met here in Stockholm Sweden a few years back, now I'm planning to head back to the 416!

[@stevee.7419]

That was beautiful. I’m so sorry for Dallas’s early departure.

[@russ98226]

Thanks....see you at the Sunset and perhaps The Shakedown......omg Jonathan Richman too in Seattle.....stoked.

[@mikekruschinske6963]

Incredible music that will be forever

[@robwakelin5559]

It was a blast supporting these guys recently in Nottingham UK, with my band The Telephones. Amazing artists and very cool people. Sean - glad to help, the pleasure was mine.

[@jackulstrom9150]

what an incredibly poignant performance of Message to Belial here - harmony in the verses with no melody beneath it. RIP Dallas.

[@brianosullivan5441]

Caught you guys at Springtide last night - awesome !

[@jeanniesmith3925]

Thank you for letting us in to such a special place with this momentous and consequential short film - we are lucky to have The Sadies in our lifetime - wishing you all the best! RIP Dallas 🎸❤☮

[@dookie123ification]

WTF? I had no idea Dallas passed. Rest in Peace.

[@numbernine2207]

Can't wait for The Casbah you guys. I still recall the brief conversation I had with Travis about playing at Levon Helms, Garth Hudson & trying to turn him onto my cousin Robert Walter. I think that was the 1st time I saw them there & they treated us to an old school, authentic psychedelic light show with liquid paints on a high school style projector. There used to be excellent video footage of the entire gig here on KZbin. What a phenomenal treat that night was. Dallas lives on. No doubt his spirit will be at every gig. San Diego loves you.

[@danteramone5790]

What a project! I got to travel to see one of the Edmonton shows...... brilliant set. Cannot wait for March here on the West Coast. Carpe diem, gents.

[@vloubul8288]

true badassery

[@vloubul8288]

true badassery

[@jeremylambden2284]

Beautiful

[@JoeR-t1x]

I’m still crushed. Thank y’all for carrying on.

[@sgoldie3235]

Thankyou fellas, from Saskatchewan! What a gift to see you back, forging on in grief 😢. Massive respect!

[@SignsOfLifeLondon]

Thank you for sharing💜

[@dannygravel2938]

Watched you guys play last night in New Market! What an amazing show and very nice to meet you Travis! I seen you guys in Oshawa last March and I must say I got a completely different experiences from the two shows and loved them both equally. Subscribed and very excited to see you guys again in the near future! Cheers! Sorry for your loss, Dallas was so amazing but so happy to see you continue.

[@scottferguson2278]

Awesome video! Thank you. I miss Dallas. Seeing these guys April 10th.

[@eggjoe122]

The best band that everyone never knew. Excellent perfomance! So glad that you are going forward. I wish three of you luck and look forward to new material. Please play the mid Atlantic area if you get the chance. Thank you for sharing this. 🤘🗿🤘

[@minitelevision]

❤

[@mostlycountryblues]

Thank you for this and all your music. Best of luck in the next phase of your journey.

[@no59do56]

What happened to Dallas ??

[@spitfireaace]

When in Vancouver?

[@martinarudancic1882]

forever loved...

[@richardk2594]

Amazing.

[@Gordon-lo2ez]

Where is Dallas I don't see Dallas their Dallas should be there singing with you 🤡🤡🤡

[@fuckdott7308]

great playing and filming