Ryan Boldt (musician)
Ryan Boldt | |
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| Origin | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Genres | folk |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter |
| Labels | Six Shooter Records |
| Website | [1] |
Ryan Boldt is a Canadian musician and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of Canadian prairie gothic folk band, The Deep Dark Woods. The band originates from Boldt's birthplace of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.[1]
In November 2014, Boldt released his debut solo album The Broadside Ballads.[2] The release features a collection of Boldt's renditions of traditional North American and British folk songs.[3]
Other influences on Boldt's performances and songwriting include Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Bob Dylan, The Stanley Brothers, Neil Young, The Grateful Dead, The Band and Leonard Cohen.[3]
Boldt is co-founder of Big White Cloud Recs, a Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia-based record label.[4]
Tours
Boldt has toured throughout Canada, the US and Europe, both as a solo performer and as leader of the band, The Deep Dark Woods. He played Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits Music Festival and Newport Folk Festival (2012).[5] Boldt opened for Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead (2012), and played in Lesh's Terrapin Family Band (2014).[6][7] Boldt has also opened for Blue Rodeo and Merle Haggard; and Robert Earl Keen at Irving Plaza in New York.[3][8]
Discography
- The Deep Dark Woods (2006)
- Hang Me, Oh Hang Me (2007)
- Winter Hours (2009)
- The Place I Left Behind (2011)
- Jubilee (2013)
- Broadside Ballads, solo release (2014)
Awards and recognition
- 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards, Best Roots Group; winner, Winter Hours[9]
- 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Ensemble of the Year; winner
- 2009 CBC's Great Canadian Song Quest, winner; The Deep Dark Woods, Charlie's (Is Coming Down)[10]
- 2012 Americana Music Honors and Awards, Best New Group, nominee; The Deep Dark Woods[11]
- 2012 Juno Awards, Roots and Traditional Album of the Year, Group; nominee, The Place I Left Behind[10]
- 2015 Juno Awards, Roots and Traditional Album of the Year, Group; nominee, Jubilee[10]
Filmography
Safe Haven, the 2013 film adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, features The Deep Dark Woods song, My Baby's Got to Pay the Rent, written by Boldt. The film also includes a cameo from the band with Boldt film-credited as the band leader.[12]
References
- ^ Smyers, Darryl. "Ryan Boldt of The Deep Dark Woods on the Rough Streets of Saskatoon". Dallas Observer. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ "Ryan Boldt – Broadside Ballads". Folk Radio UK. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ a b c Music, CBC. "CBC Music". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ "BIG WHITE CLOUD RECS". BIG WHITE CLOUD RECS. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ "The Spotlight Shines on The Deep Dark Woods". jambands.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ "Catching Up with the Deep Dark Woods' Ryan Boldt". Paste. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ "Phil & The Terrapin Family Band setlist, May 9, 2014". GrahameLesh.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ "How I visited New York City – part 2". All Dylan – Bob Dylan related music. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ "2009 WCMA Winners". breakoutwest.ca. Archived from the original on April 29, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ a b c "The Deep Dark Woods | The JUNO Awards". The JUNO Awards. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ Americana. "Recipient Archive | Americana Music". americanamusic.org. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ "Ryan T. Boldt". IMDb. Retrieved January 25, 2016.