The Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir is a Canadian indie rock band led by Hugh Dillon and based in Kingston, Ontario. The band's style draws from country, pop, punk and new wave influences.
Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir | |
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 The Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir, 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Ching Music |
| Members | Hugh Dillon J.P. Polsoni Ben Kobayashi Chris Osti Derek Downham |
| Website | thehdrc |
History
editDillon formed the band in Kingston in 2004.[1] Lead singer Dillon projected a less aggressive style in this band than in his previous group Headstones.[2] That year the band released an album, The High Co$t of Low Living, through Paul Langois' Ching Music label.[3][4][5] Two tracks from this album were included as extras in the DVD version of the dramatic series Durham County: Season 1.[6]
The Redemption Choir performed in the Tragically Hip's Across the Causeway show.[7] The band's members also performed behind Dillon on his solo album Works Well with Others in 2009, released through Paul Langois' Bathouse Studio.[8]
Band members
edit- Hugh Dillon – vocals (2004–present)
- J.P. Polsoni – guitar (2004–present)
- Ben Kobayashi – keyboards (2004–present)
- Chris Osti – bass (2004–present)
- Derek Downham – drums (2004–present)
Discography
edit- The High Co$t of Low Living (2005)
See also
edit
References
edit- ^ "Hugh Dillon walks line between music and acting". By Alex Strachan, Postmedia News, via Canada.com. June 17, 2013
- ^ "The Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir — The High Co$t Of Low Living"[usurped]. Chart Attack, June 7, 2005
- ^ Steve McLean (June 2006). Hot Canadian Bands. Lone Pine Pub. p. 62. ISBN 978-1-894864-53-4.
- ^ "Hugh Dillon changes direction" Archived March 31, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. MIKE ROSS, Edmonton Sun, September 9, 2005
- ^ "No more Mr. Tough Guy". CBC News, Sarah Liss, October 26, 2009
- ^ "Durham County: Season 1". By Sam Sutherland", Exclaim!, August 22, 2008
- ^ "What we like about Hugh ...". Queens University Journal, September 10, 2004, Matt Hartley
- ^ "Hugh Dillon Preaches With The Choir Again On New Studio Album"[usurped]. Chart Attack – January 22, 2007
- ^ "Hugh Dillon covers a lot of ground on Works Well With Others". The Georgia Strait, by Steve Newton, November 13, 2009
External links
edit- Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir official website
- Chart Attack review, May 2, 2005[usurped]