Redrum Triumph is one of the most innovative new groups performing in Lethbridge.
 They will be performing at the South Country Fair this year, opening the east stage on Saturday at noon.

 The duo, comprised of  Steve Foord of the Necessities and Kelsey Jesperson actually formed because of the South Country Fair.

 “ We wanted to enter the South Country Fair Songwriting competition last year. We actually got to play on the South stage last year because (contest winner) Mike Granzow couldn’t make it,” Foord said.

He shuts down the Owl Acoustic Lounge during South Country Fair so he, his staff and most of his patrons can go to it.
“ After that we liked it so much, that we decided to form a band. We get along really well,” he continued.

“ I just like playing,” said Jesperson.

“I’d like to put violin on everything because that’s my number one instrument, but we experiment,” she continued. She provides the theoretical knowledge about music Foord admits he lacks.

 Both of them are willing to try any instrument musically.
“If something doesn’t work, we’ll say let’s try something else,” Foord continued.

Redrum Triumph incorporate a variety of microphones, guitar, violin, cello and anything else they can find to make their songs about “depression, darkness and zombies,” really sing.

 They plan on recording a live album at the Owl Acoustic Lounge which they will have available in time for South Country Fair.

“It’s like Christmas for us. Not only do we get in for free, but we get paid to play there,” Foord enthused. Jesperson is looking forward to performing.
“I’m a little nervous though,” she said.

 The band has received a lot of really positive feedback about their shows and their music.

 Jesperson has most enjoyed playing a couple shows with  Fernie, ski/ stoke folk band Shred Kelly earlier this year.

“ I got to play Nelson, where I’m from. And just spending time in the van with Shred Kelly. They’d spend a good hour talking about what gigs to do. They have really good heads on their shoulders,” Jesperson said.

— by Richard Amery, L.A. Beat Editor