Wintertide Meltdown III + Signal Brewery + Album Painting DRRaw!!!

The band is taking a brief January reprieve...it's too cold to lug heavy equipment around!  We will be kicking back into gear though, beginning on Saturday, February 15th, with our third annual celebration of the frigid season,  Wintertide Meltdown III  

We are changing locations this year from Sharbot Lake to the Gananoque Legion, and we'll be changing things up a bit, performing sets as both Dead Root Revival AND Foley Mountain Playboys(for those of you not familiar, Foley Mountain Playboys are a band featuring members of DRR plus Kevin Bowers(guitar) and Kevin Davidson(fiddle). We perform mostly original songs steeped in country/bluegrass/americana). Local collective The Openers will be kicking things off. This time,  Dale Driver(guitar) and Mike Corrigan(drums) will be joined by the immensely talented Jason Mercer on bass, and the legendary guitarist/songwriter Kevin Head. 

3 bands for $20!! DEALS!!

TIX: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1131067456209

We hope you make a plan to join in on the fun. 

 

DRR at Signal Brewery

For our fans in the Quinte region, we will make our return to the area on Saturday February 22nd when we perform for the first time at Signal Brewery in Corbyville. It's our first show in the Belleville area since last July, when we performed at Empire Rockfest. Spread the rock and roll word and let's have ourselves an incredible rock and roll experience!

TIX: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1131016854859

 

Album Painting DRRaw!!!

Some of you may have heard that we will be giving one of our fans the unique opportunity to own the original painting of "The Controller's Exam" album cover. We are selling a limited number of tickets(100 tickets. $30 per ticket, 2 for $50) for the painting DRRaw.

****PRIZES!!****

1st Prize - "The Controller's Exam" album art original painting (est. $2000 value)

2nd Prize - Dead Root Revival - The Controller's Exam - Double Vinyl, Tom Savage - 21st Century Lo-Fi Vinyl, DRR Hoodie($130 value)

3rd Prize - DRR/Tom Savage CD collection($100 value)

With your purchase you'll also release a digital copy of our new live album and an 11x17 poster featuring the album art plus album credits and track listing. 

The original painting will be on display for fans to view at our Gananoque Legion and Signal Brewery concerts. 

You can purchase your raffle tickets at these shows or by sending an e-transfer to deadrootrevival@gmail.com (please add a note with your contact info for the draw). 

Winners will be drawn at our next Kingston show in April(Details TBA).

 
Rock and Roll,
Tom

Kingston Release Show SOLD OUT!! Belleville Release Show ADDED! plus Wintertide Meltdown 2

It certainly was a surprise, the speed with which our Kingston album release concert sold out! A welcome change, as many times we are holding our collective breath days before a concert, wondering if people are going to show up. 

We definitely feel your excitement and enthusiasm for this new album, and we are equally excited to share it with you. We'll be performing the album in its entirety for our first set at The Broom Factory on March 9th, then we will return to rock out some more after a brief intermission, and a chance to mingle with the crowd(and hopefully sell copious amounts of merchandise).

It's gonna be great!! 

BELLEVILLE RELEASE SHOW ADDED

Many of our fans also did not anticipate our Kingston show selling out so quickly, so for that reason, we've decided to add a Belleville album release concert on Friday, March 22nd to give our fans in the Quinte/Prince Edward County regions a chance to celebrate this rock and roll achievement with us. Tickets will move fast so act now!!

WINTERTIDE MELTDOWN 2

For those of you in the Kingston/Sharbot Lake/Westport regions that didn't get a chance to buy your ticket for the album release show, come get your DRR fix at Wintertide Meltdown 2 at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake on Saturday, February 24th. We put on this event last year with a couple of local businesses(Frenchie's Chip Hut and K & P Brewing) and it was so much fun that we decided to do it again!

This time around Frenchie's is offering a dinner option, so you can take in the concert AND have a great meal for the incredible price of $55!! When purchasing your tickets you can choose between beef, chicken, or vegetarian options.

Grab your tickets today and let us know you value us bringing these type of high quality concert events to smaller communities.



See you at the rock show!

Tom

LOW TICKET ALERT: Album Release Celebration on March 9th

Things have been trucking along with the preorder for our new album "The Controller's Exam"! We are so pleased with the response to the campaign so far, in particular the concert ticket + CD/Vinyl perks!

We are very close to selling out of seated tickets for the March 9th Album Release Celebration at The Broom Factory in Kingston(currently 4 spots left). There are 20 standing room only tickets available for the show, so going forward anyone who purchases a concert ticket + vinyl or CD perk on the preorder page will receive a "standing room only" ticket to the show, along with their choice of double vinyl album or CD.

If you have purchased a concert + CD/Vinyl perk already(before Thursday, January 25th) your ticket(s) are for "guaranteed seating".




Thank you for your continued support of this album project. Please keep sharing and check out some of the other perks we are offering on the preorder page, such as discounted DRR t-shirts, vinyl bundles, CD bundles, and the DRR merch bundle(includes DRR t-shirt, DRR Live Volume I CD, Double vinyl album of "The Controller's Exam").



Rock and Roll,
Tom

BIG NEWS: Double Vinyl Album From DRR Coming March 1st!

 The long-awaited Dead Root Revival studio album is coming your way, with an official release date of March 1st, and an album release celebration on Saturday, March 9th at The Broom Factory in Kingston.

Take a look at this mesmerizing album cover art, painted by London, Ontario artist Jeremy Bruneel!




We'll be releasing the first single from the record next Thursday, and kicking off our pre-order campaign on Friday, January 12th. You'll be able to pre-order the record in double vinyl, cd, or digital formats, and there will be deals on other merchandise, plus some one-of-a-kind opportunities to support the band.

DRR fans are going to be so pleased with this record. It was our goal to create an album that delivered our live concert energy and I believe we have achieved that in "The Controller's Exam".

Our trip down to Athens, Georgia to record at Chase Park Transduction not only provided us with the amazing experience of collaborating with renowned producer David Barbe(known for his work with Drive-By Truckers, R.E.M. and many others), and recording completely analogue (16-track to 2-inch tape); it also gave us the laser focus needed to create this album effectively, and brought the band closer together, allowing our music and performances to soar to new heights.

The journey continues. We're thankful to have you on board!

Tom

One Night Only: Brock Zeman and Tom Savage in Concert

If you are in the Chelsea/Wakefield/Gatineau-area next Friday, November 24th, don't miss the rare opportunity to take in a concert by myself and Brock Zeman! We've made a few excursions around Ontario in 2023 performing in-the-round style, and it makes for an entertaining concert, showcasing our distinctive songwriting styles. Fans of Americana, Roots, Blues, don't want to miss this one.

Motel Chelsea is located at 1418 Route 105 Chelsea, QC J9B 1P4

Tickets are available on Eventbrite ( https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/motel-chelsea-presents-troubadours-tom-savage-brock-zeman-tickets-688497363147) or at the door(reservations are recommended).

Spread the word!

Cheers,
Tom

Motel Chelsea presents Troubadours : Tom Savage & Brock Zeman

Combined, this duo of grass roots Eastern Ontario musicians have released 25 albums over the past twenty years, performed thousands of concerts, and traversed the continent more times than one cares to remember. Now they are joining forces to take you on a journey through their collective songbook; retelling tales of the road, love and loss, and life lived on the wrong side of town.

About Brock Zeman

“With a voice that recalls early Tom Waits crossed with Johnny Dowd, a talking blues style, and backing instrumentation that lays down a slinky late night groove Zeman makes MUSIC THAT FILLS THE SOUL… Discovery of the year so far.” -Americana UK

“Jaw dropping songwriting genius.” - Fatea Records

“His songs have more depth than can be realized first time through, which only enhances with each listen.” -Penguin Eggs

About Tom Savage

"Coming on like a rocking, later day Townes Van Zandt, Savage colors outside the lines with tales of those living beyond the margins. Every generation needs one who holds up the fun house mirror to the absurdities and this is a cult hero for our times"- Midwest Record Review

"We are dealing with a brilliant poet and troubadour" - Country Jukebox

"Recommended to those who still believe in Roots Rock power and poetry" - Lonestar Time

One Year of Tunesdays plus the DRR Rock n' Roll Experience

 I feel I've been shouting this from the rooftops for years: Live music = Community. Music is an integral component of our collective mental health as a society. It brings people together. Whether in a participatory fashion through community choirs and orchestras, open mics and jams, in passive engagement with intensive listening, or in a casual setting where music is the backdrop used as an opportunity for socialization.

The beauty of the TUNESDAY open mic at the RCHA is that it brings all of these components together with the added bonus of accessibility due to the early hour of the event (4-7 PM). It is a joy to see the dance floor full at 5 PM on a Tuesday afternoon(with some of the dancers in their mid-eighties! There's no age limit on having fun!).

This Tuesday marks one year since we started the mighty TUNESDAY jam. Thanks to all of you who have made it an overwhelming success.
Come celebrate with us. Rumour has it that there will be cake!
And pizza too of course. ; )

Dead Root Revival Concerts

I often feel a bit embarrassed, seemingly tooting my own horn about DRR, but really I'm not. I'm simply repeating what fans new-and-old tell me at the end of every concert we play. I wish I could bottle their enthusiasm. I wish I could convey the overwhelmingly positive(oftentimes profound and emotional) experience to those who have never taken in one of our shows...

...but barring the act of me shoving a phone in their face to record these testimonials...

I'm not gonna do that.

What I will do is continue to tirelessly promote this band! I'm fast-approaching my 50th birthday...I've spent 30 years (and recorded 11 albums..??) as a musician/songwriter. To be creating and performing some of the best music of my career, with this scarily super-tight band of musicians, with collectively over 100 years of stage experience...well, it's a sincere honour and privilege.

Yet, it's still at times like pulling teeth to convince people to buy tickets for our shows. As my friend Seamus Cowan said to me recently, in regards to concert promotion, "It's a heart attack game!" So true!

DRR put on our own shows or work with small independent promoters. We are attempting to operate outside of the traditional music industry structure. No agents, no managers, no record labels, no Live Nation, no Ticketmaster. This is grass roots rock and roll. For my money, that's where the true spirit of rock and roll lies.

Why wouldn't you want to be a part of that?

Prince Edward County and Kingston, here is your opportunity.

Join the Revival!

The unofficial Pumpkinfest kickoff concert!
Tickets available:
Wellington Legion - $15
Eventbrite - $15 + fees
$20 at the door
or contact organizer at:
780-691-2887
or lowperchproductions@gmail.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dead-root-revival-with-tony-forbes-tickets-718507765067




https://www.eventbrite.com/e/704546195637

Dead Root Revival return to rock Blu Martini in Kingston for our fall concert, this time with special guest Josh Piché(Toronto)!

Yours in music,
Tom

Say this 5 times fast: Furnace Falls Farm Fall Harvest Feast of Fields & Concert

Dead Root Revival has a bunch of fun shows around Ontario in September and October.  I'm particularly looking forward to this meal...er, this show next week! 

However, I may get my dinner to go. There's nothing like finishing an all-you-can-eat Indian buffet a half hour before you perform an opening set for The JD Edwards Band at the Times Change(d) in Winnipeg to teach you to not eat too much before you go on stage. I carry this lesson from the road with me to this very day(even though it's Bhuna long time 😄😅🥁).

Fall Harvest Feast of Fields & Concert Featuring Dead Root Revival with Tom Savage. Attend the Dinner and Concert or Concert only.

Dinner & Concert - $70

Concert only - $25

Tickets 👉👉https://tinyurl.com/2p8pt5b8

Menu:
Fall Fritters
Family style meal
Garden salad with sweet potato vinaigrette
Herb grilled chicken
Roasted fingerlings
Seasonal roast vegetables
Irish Apple Cake with custard sauce
Blueberry maple lemonade

Cash Bar!

The Concert is indoors in the large barn with five indoor restrooms for your convenience.
Arrival 5 pm
Dinner 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Concert 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Upcoming DRR Fall Shows

October 8th - Keystorm Pub - Brockville

October 13th - Wellington Legion - Wellington Take note fans in PEC/Quinte Region!! Tickets available soon!

October 14th - Blu Martini w/ Josh Piche - Kingston - Get Your Tickets Now: https://tinyurl.com/6cbybxys Hometown Show! Support Local Rock and Roll!!!

October 19th - Heartwood Hall - Owen Sound w/ TROFLOW - Tickets: https://heartwoodhall.ca/events/oct-19-dead-root-revival-troflow/

October 20th - Corktown Tavern w/ Back Road Bourbon

November 2nd - Dakota Tavern supporting Josh Piche

November 4th - Richmond Tavern - London

See you out there!

Cheers,

Tom