The Dead South, a Canadian folk-bluegrass quartet, is captivating audiences worldwide with their unique fusion of bluegrass, punk, rock, and acoustic elements. Their fifth album, Chains & Stakes, has set the stage for a series of electrifying live performances across the globe. With their distinct sound and enthralling stage presence, The Dead South is redefining the boundaries of acoustic music. Join us as we explore their recent performances and the vibrant atmospheres that these artists create onstage, uniting music lovers from diverse backgrounds.

The Dead South: A Harmonious Journey Through Folk and Bluegrass

The Dead South, renowned for their unique blend of bluegrass with punk and rock elements, are embarking on a UK tour to promote their latest album, Chains & Stakes. This Canadian folk-bluegrass quartet is set to captivate audiences across five major cities, offering electrifying performances that promise banjo rolls, mandolin tremolos, and classic thematic songs. From Birmingham to Edinburgh, each location will witness The Dead South's commitment to their singular sound, resonating with fans from various backgrounds.

The Dead South: Blending Bluegrass with a Modern Twist Across the UK

The Dead South will finally be returning to Cambridge in September 2026 as part of their UK tour.

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Cambridge Corn Exchange

The Dead South have never been about constant reinvention, but about full commitment to their own singular way. With confidence in their sound and style and trust in each other, The Dead South arrive at the cusp of explosive global success in an enviable, and well-earned, position: total autonomy. It doesn’t really matter what you call their music – progressive bluegrass, alternative Americana, country, folk and western, what matters is that this is theirs, and people from all different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, languages and ages love it.

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Canadian folk-bluegrass four piece, The Dead South are back with their fifth album Chains & Stakes. Fusing the bluegrass genre with punk, rock and acoustic elements which makes for an electrifying live performance.

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O2 Apollo Manchester

Rock City

The four-piece acoustic set flawlessly execute banjo rolls and lightning-fast mandolin tremolos, 3-part harmonies and songs of classic themes-murder ballads, disloyalty, ghosts and the like.

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O2 Academy Birmingham

Palms Building

The Dead South have never been about constant reinvention, but about full commitment to their own singular way. With confidence in their sound and style and trust in each other, The Dead South arrive at the cusp of explosive global success in an enviable, and well-earned, position: total autonomy. It doesn’t really matter what you call their music - progressive bluegrass, alternative Americana, country, folk and western, what matters is that this is theirs, and people from all different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, languages and ages love it.

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