Biography
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Years Active
2005 – present (19 years)
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Founded In
Saskatoon, Rural Municipality of Corman Park, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Members
- Clayton Linthicum
The Deep Dark Woods is a Canadian folk/alt country band from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan , currently signed to Sugar Hill Records in the United States and Six Shooter Records in Canada. Singer and guitarist Ryan Boldt is currently the only remaining founding member.
First established in 2005, the band comprised singer and guitarist Ryan Boldt, bass guitarist Chris Mason, guitarist Burke Barlow, and drummer Lucas Goetz. Pianist and organist Geoff Hilhorst joined the group in 2009 after the release of their breakout album "Winter Hours". Founding member Burke Barlow played guitar until 2012 when he left the group and was replaced by Clayton Linthicum. Founding member Lucas Goetz left the group in late 2014, after which the band went on hiatus. In 2017, founding member Chris Mason officially left the group.
The timeless sound of the aptly named "The Deep Dark Woods" belongs to the depressing winters of the north. Pulsing with human warmth, these original songs echo through the lonesome night. Ryan Boldt's plainspoken lyrics offer a strong but gentle tone which understates poetry. A fun rhythm section, brilliant guitar work, and eerily rich harmonies drive the songs.
The Deep Dark Woods' 2009 release "Winter Hours" is a collection of their best recordings yet. Working with Juno award winning producer/musician Steve Dawson at "The Factory" in Vancouver, they managed to truly bring out an energy that the new songs deserved, recording the album live off the floor. What was created was an album full of raw emotion, sadness, beautiful vocals and harmonies, new sounds, and well thought-out arrangements."Winter Hours" represents the ever changing sound of the band, and a step forward from their 2007 Black Hen release "Hang Me, oh Hang Me" (WCMA Nominated). "Winter Hours" recently won Best Roots Group at the 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards, and Ensemble of the Year at the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards.
The band's 2017 release, "Yarrow", was nominated for a Juno Award for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year category in 2019.
The band released "Changing Faces" in 2021.
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