The Deep Dark Woods

You might be tempted to describe The Deep Dark Woods as a band deeply rooted in Tradition with a capital T – and there is certainly some truth to that.

But after almost two decades as one of Canada’s leading folk and roots bands, they have in fact created a tradition entirely their own.

At the heart of it all is founder Ryan Boldt, whose emotive, nuanced voice brings to mind greats such as Bob Dylan, Bert Jansch, Rick Danko and Jason Molina. Together with his band, he has shaped a sound that feels both timeless and unmistakably his own. The music also bears traces of acts such as The Band, Wilco and Grateful Dead, as well as British folk icons Fairport Convention and Pentangle.

Following the well-received Broadside Ballads, Vol. III from 2024 – on which the band interprets traditional Irish, English and Scottish folk songs with tasteful arrangements and an organic sound – The Deep Dark Woods now return with another collection of original music: The Circle Remains. The album will be followed by tours of Great Britain, Canada and Europe, with a stop at Debaser Nova on 14 October. You’ll want to be there.

18+ (13+ if accompanied by their own parent or an adult, court-appointed legal guardian)