The Delta Saints
The Delta Saints bring a whole new perspective to the rock genre. Yeah, they've got the driving guitar, the gritty vocals, the high energy, etc, etc, etc. The basics are covered, no question about it. But what gives the Delta Saints their originality is the mash up of blues, bayou rock, country, and jam-band tones that combine for a sound that's in a category all to itself.
And don't forget the harmonica. Above the heavy drum beats and the bass groove and the screaming guitar licks and the vocal growl... there is the harmonica wailing its own painful melody. Put it all together and you have one of the greatest sounds in Nashville. It's heavy. It's dirty. And it is good.
The quintet from Belmont has certainly broken the more common musical mold of the university. If you're expecting a more pop or pop-country influence, you won't exactly find it with the Delta Saints. Instead, you'll find an artistic contrast between explosive grooves and airy silence - all driven by fundamental blues riffs and a knack for anthemic rock choruses. Listen to "Momma" or "Train Song" and then try denying the amazing talent of this band.
For anyone concerned about modern artists selling out or pursuing music simply for celebrity, the Delta Saints certainly ease those concerns. Their songs are unarguably passionate, and their shows are infectiously energetic. Simply put, the Delta Saints are music for music's sake.
- Mike T
And don't forget the harmonica. Above the heavy drum beats and the bass groove and the screaming guitar licks and the vocal growl... there is the harmonica wailing its own painful melody. Put it all together and you have one of the greatest sounds in Nashville. It's heavy. It's dirty. And it is good.
The quintet from Belmont has certainly broken the more common musical mold of the university. If you're expecting a more pop or pop-country influence, you won't exactly find it with the Delta Saints. Instead, you'll find an artistic contrast between explosive grooves and airy silence - all driven by fundamental blues riffs and a knack for anthemic rock choruses. Listen to "Momma" or "Train Song" and then try denying the amazing talent of this band.
For anyone concerned about modern artists selling out or pursuing music simply for celebrity, the Delta Saints certainly ease those concerns. Their songs are unarguably passionate, and their shows are infectiously energetic. Simply put, the Delta Saints are music for music's sake.
- Mike T
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