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Todd Deatherage

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About Me

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Todd Deatherage started blending his love of old school country, jazz, and indie-rock in his hometown of Dallas, TX. After years of compiling songs, he recorded a disc, Dream Upon a Fallen Star, which was released in 2001 on Texas-indie label, Summerbreak Records. Old 97s frontman, Rhett Miller, is featured on a track. He then moved to Brooklyn, NY for the next five years, where he became inundated with the NYC rock scene. With his band, he has opened for such acts as Rhett Miller, Old 97s, Wilco, Tommy Stinson, Brendan Benson, Slobberbone, Jesse Malin, Josh Ritter, Damnwells, The Presidents of the USA, and Reverend Horton Heat. He now resides outside of Detroit in Ann Arbor, MI.
Todd has recently finished an EP with UK producer Damien Mendis, who has had hits with Electric Six and The Gorillaz, and Mike Daly of Whiskeytown. He is currently touring nationally in support of the release.
BUY THE NEW EP IN SELECT STORES :
Wazoo Records 336 1/2 South State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 761-8686
Underground Sounds 225 E Liberty St Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 327-9239
Encore Recordings 417 E Liberty St Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 662-6776
Schoolkids Records in Exile 332 S. State St Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734)663-7248
Good Records 1808 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75206 (214) 752-4663
CD World 5706 E Mockingbird Ln # 110, Dallas, TX 75206 (214) 826-1885
Waterloo Records 600A North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78703 (512) 474-2500
PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RECORD STORE!
Self-titled EP : $6
PURCHASE ONLINE HERE
Recent Reviews of the new EP:
“This fiddle-and-Fender-employing, sometimes lightly swinging local splits the difference between alt-country and powerpop like his sometime collaborator Rhett Miller; his new EP opens with one of the catchiest songs about Oliver Twist since Mott the Hoople’s.” – Village Voice
“Deatherage blends indie, pop and folk rock in his quest to create something uniquely his own, a sound his listeners love to hear, that unique sound that won't get out of your head even hours after you've put the CD away.” – Jupiter Index
“[On] Todd's new self-titled EP, each song is well written and performed, showcasing Deatherage's natural songwriting skills. 'Linger On' is a standout track, with easy lyrics for any listener to catch on to and sing along with. It's surely a radio friendly song. I am sure that with time we will be hearing it, or many others by Deatherage, on the airwaves all over the country.” – ThisIsModern.net
"Todd Deatherage has a name for heavy metal, but a brain to combine indie-rock with literary references ('Can I please have some more,' he begs in 'Oliver Twist'). His debut release, Dream Upon A Fallen Star, drew comparisons to Wilco and Gram Parsons yet featured a slight pop bend. His new self-titled EP is a far different record. Although maintaining much of his writing style, he's changed to an almost deadpan delivery and incorporated strains of Sonic Youth and The Pixies, which reflects the Texas native's current New York address." - Independent Weekly, Lafayette, LA
"Deatherage plays Wilco-like alt-country with a punk rock stare and plenty of attitude." - AM New York
Dream Upon A Fallen Star LP: $10
PURCHASE ONLINE HERE
Reviews for Dream Upon A Fallen Star :
"[One of the] top ten bands that make New York sing. Dream Upon a Fallen Star mixes roots-rock scribblings with jazz, rock, and pop stylings. 'Lose Myself' could even be a 60's pop standard." - NY Post
"[Todd's] singing alternates between a Rufus Wainwright-style croon and a more humble folkishness, and his wordplay is quite sharp. Keep an ear out." -Time Out NY
"With buddy Rhett Miller guesting, Deatherage's debut finds alt-country minor leaguer busting out some fine Gram Parson-y grooves. Check him out just in case his tunes seem to match Parsons', you can say you saw this omnipresent performer way back when. Texas Twang with New York rock edge, a honky-tonk Elliot Smith. [Todd's] yodeled parts suggest if Vince Gill joined the Replacements, which might make them the next Pure Prairie League." - Village Voice
"The TDB favors ambling country-rock and sharp songwriting." - The Onion
"His show is so compelling- nearly an hour of twangy songs, great stories, and a Johnny Cash cover." - Boston Globe
"Singer/songwriter Todd Deatherage must have broken some hearts while mending a few of his own. A country rock background allows Deatherage to play around musically in order for each song to take shape, and [this record] highlights his motivation." - AMG Review
"An amazing sense of melody and lyrics, that blend beautifully with a more-Wilco-than-Haggard smoky country sound." - New Haven Advocate

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/20/2005
Band Website: todddeatherage.com
Band Members: Todd Deatherage - vocals, guitars
Folks I play with on occasion:

Nick White - bass
Stuart Tucker - drums
Jef Reynolds - bass
Todd Pertll - pedal steel, bass
Steve Visneau - drums
Drew Fleming - guitar, back-up vox
Matt Hymans - bass
Benjamin Cartel - drums

For booking, send an email to [email protected]
Thanks!
Influences: Elvis Costello, Brendan Benson, Ben Kweller, Joe Jackson, Replacements, Old 97s, David Bowie, The Clash, The Kinks, Tom Petty, Whiskeytown, Ryan Adams, Flaming Lips, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Lucinda Williams, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Chris Isaak, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Matt the Catt, Kurt Vonnegut, Texas, New York City, Michigan, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Bryn Terfel, Schubert, fruity cheerios, my girlfriend and coffee
Sounds Like:
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Two new songs available for download!!!!!

Hello,I have two new tunes you can purchase through snocap on my myspace page. I added them to my mp3 player as well, so you can listen to more than a 30 sec clip of the songs. The new tracks are "Har...
Posted by Todd Deatherage on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:00:00 PST

You Tube Channel

Hey everyone, I'm starting my own youtube channel where I will be posting new songs and updates. Each week I will be debuting a new song that I am preparing to record for my next full length record. T...
Posted by Todd Deatherage on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:16:00 PST

Street Team!!!

If anyone is interested in being a part of our army, shoot us an email at [email protected]. Your help will be greatly appreciated!...
Posted by Todd Deatherage on Sat, 05 May 2007 02:05:00 PST

"Undone" on Veronica Mars episode

Hi Everyone, "Undone" appears in this clip at 5:45. Check it out!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4vixVuu_3s
Posted by Todd Deatherage on Fri, 23 Feb 2007 01:45:00 PST

EP now available on Itunes!

Check it out and write a review : )Thanks!TD
Posted by Todd Deatherage on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 06:33:00 PST

TOUR W/ 500 MILES TO MEMPHIS!!!

Hi everyone, I'm going to be opening for 500 Miles to Memphis and playing guitar in their band for a tour in Feb. I just added the new dates. Check out out their profile and add them cause they rock!!...
Posted by Todd Deatherage on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:47:00 PST

Merch Store now online!

Hi y'all I finally have a new merch page added to the website. Check it out when you get a chance: http://www.todddeatherage.com/merch.htm I've got new Tees in all your favorite sizes and a new ...
Posted by Todd Deatherage on Mon, 13 Feb 2006 09:10:00 PST

Get Oliver Twist as a Ringtone!

Hi folks, for just 99 cents you can now get Oliver Twist as a ringtone! Go to http://www.isounds.com/ringtones/todd_deatherage/ and click on 'ringtones.' I think I hear ya calling!
Posted by Todd Deatherage on Wed, 07 Dec 2005 06:54:00 PST

REQUEST OLIVER TWIST ON THESE STATIONS PLS!!!

Hi folks, I need some street team help here. If you're bored at your computer and have nothing to do or you want to look busy because your sucky boss is watching your every move, then request me on so...
Posted by Todd Deatherage on Thu, 03 Nov 2005 04:27:00 PST

BIrthday show

Hey'all my birthday is coming up on Oct 25th and we're celebrating it on Oct 27th at Pianos Upstairs. It's going to be an acoustic duo (with guests) show and we're going to play all the greatest hits!...
Posted by Todd Deatherage on Sun, 16 Oct 2005 04:46:00 PST