Celtic fiddles, Irish reels, old-time banjo, gospel vocals, and Latin percussion forge a common spirit within the uncommonly vibrant fusion of the Duhks (pronounced "ducks"). The young band from Winnipeg casts a wide net over traditional influences, breathing fresh life into the age-old balladry of "The Wagoner's Lad," generating a dynamic tension between the soulful depth of Jessica Havey's vocals and Tania Elizabeth's fiddle on a pair of spiritual standards ("Death Came a-Knockin'" and "True Religion"), and keeping the dance floor jumping with their sprightly instrumental medleys
Posted on 03/27/2008
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Wow thats sounds like some of blends you hear over this way, we are all a confusing combo of Immigrants from all over the globe.
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Had the pleasure of seeing these guys live twice, once from "front row" last fall at Wheatland. They're great and a lot of fun to watch!
Plus couldn't help but falling in love with Tania Elizabeth, girl oozes sex appeal.
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Can't say the same about Jessie though; guess I'm just not a tattoo kinda guy
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You're funny. Another great find.
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I like this too. Is their music mainly of a gospel or religious bent, or just these two tracks?
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Dermahrk - I’m not really familiar with their stuff other than seeing them last fall. Didn't know of them before then, and this post just reminded me to move this up my to-acquire list. I remember them as doing some religious songs but not overly religious. They were pretty varied; but the impression that sticks with me is more French-Canadian footstompin', hard playing, fiddle whipping, sort of Cajun energy bluegrass music, or maybe that was just the stuff that I enjoyed the most.
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Thanks for that info. I have a limited taste for religious music, but can take it in a bluegrass format with no problem. It's the sugar coating on the pill....