Blog: Berkeley Place

My respect for Saskatoon's Deep Dark Woods began when I picked "Hang Me Oh Hang Me" as the 38th best album of 2007 . I loved the bands smart mix of traditional bluegrass and Americana, which made it sound classic and traditional all at the same time. Lead singer Ryan Boldt sounds as old as Jerry Garcia, but his voice much stronger. He gives the band it's gravitas, while lead guitarist Burke Barlow gives it its soul. The sad and slow "Farewell" is almost a lullaby, and it would [...]

• R. Boldt, B. Barlow, L. Goetz, C. S. Mason, S. Dawson - Hang Me, Oh Hang Me
• The Deep Dark Woods - All The Money I Had Is Gone