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Murder Murder is a Bloodgrass band (Bluegrass + Outlaw Country + Exclusively Murder Ballads) hailing from the frozen forests of the Ontario Northland. Their tales of death are filled with life by the kick of the suitcase, saw of the fiddle, and roll of the banjo.
As devoted fans of bluegrass, traditional music, and folk music, we were drawn to the murky ethical themes of the murder ballad form and to its enduring nature. Many of the earliest examples are the sole surviving records of victims of violent crimes. Oftentimes murder ballads capture the essence and atmosphere of a dark, lawless and violent frontier. Northern Ontario, although never romanticized in the way that the Wild West or the far north during the gold rush era were, was once such a place - with a wealth of stories and characters. The lack of mythology associated with Northern Ontario is troubling, and thus we felt it our responsibility to create our own mythology.
Press:
"The singers pour honey on brutality... fit to captivate any crowd in Canada" - Grayowl Point
"Brilliant high-spirited performance here, with dark and compelling twists and turns.”
-Jeff Liberty, Take Liberty on CBC New Brunswick
“By crafting their own fatal tunes, the boys of Murder Murder have taken this century-old tradition and added a unique mark on the contemporary Canadian folk community.” - quipmag.ca
“There’s a lot to love despite all the spilled blood.” -Grayowl Point
“Flipping a genre on its head has never been more subversive, or fun.” -Adam Carter, CBC Hamilton
“J’aime vraiment l’énergie du band, puisqu’il me fait penser à un groupe du Québec comme Canaille, avec un petit côté à la Hank III. Je sais que ce n’est pas très « core » pour le site, mais j’adore… Qu’est-ce que tu veux!” - Antonio Geraldo, feelcore.ca
“No doubt there will be other great albums and bands coming along this year, but it really doesn't get any better than this.” - AmericanRootsUK.com
Awards and Recognition:
2015 CBC Searchlight Northern Ontario Champions
2015 CBC Searchlight Audience Pick
2015 NOMFA "Best Songwriter" Nomination
The Band:
The band members call Sudbury, Ontario home, but are often found in bouts of debaucherous touring wherever music is played. Murder Murder is:
Jon Danyliw - Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin
Sam Cassio - Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin
Geoff McCausland - Fiddle
Barry Miles - Vocals, Banjo, Dobro
Kris Dickson - Upright Bass
Steph Duchesne - Percussion
Festival Appearances:
2013 - Northern Lights Festival Boreal, Sudbury ON
2014 - Northern Lights Festival Boreal
2014 - River and Sky Camping & Music Festival, ON
2014 - Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, Fredericton NB
2014 - Northern Lights Festival Boreal Octoberfest
2015 - Feels Good Folly Fest, Gagetown NB
2015 - Up Fest, Sudbury ON
Past Tours:
Mar 2014 - East Coast Tour
Sep 2014 - East Coast Tour
Feb 2015 - East Coast “Dead of Winter” Tour
Jun 2015 - Southern Ontario Tour
Jun 2015 - East Coast Tour
Showcase Performances:
2014 - Folk Music Ontario Conference
2015 - Canadian Music Week
2015 - NXNE
2015 - IndieCan Records Showcase, Toronto International Film Festival
2015 - IndieCan Records Showcase, Cinefest Sudbury
Upcoming:
Oct 2015 - Folk Music Ontario Conference
Oct 2015 - Indie Week, Toronto ON
Oct 2015 - East Coast "From the Stillhouse" Tour
Nov 2015 - TWiMFeST, Toronto ON
Nov 2015 - Western "From the Stillhouse" Tour
