Canadian indie rock band
| Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir | |
|---|---|
 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 |
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.
History
Dillon formed the band in Kingston in 2004. Lead singer Dillon projected a less aggressive style in this band than in his previous group Headstones. That year the band released an album, The High Co$t of Low Living, through Paul Langois' Ching Music label. Two tracks from this album were included as extras in the DVD version of the dramatic series Durham County: Season 1.
The Redemption Choir performed in the Tragically Hip's Across the Causeway show. The band's members also performed behind Dillon on his solo album Works Well with Others in 2009, released through Paul Langois' Bathouse Studio.
Band members
- Hugh Dillon – vocals (2004–present)
- J.P. Polsoni – guitar (2004–present)
- Ben Kobayashi – keyboards (2004–present)
- Chris Osti – bass (2004–present)
- Derek Downham – drums (2004–present)
Discography
- The High Co$t of Low Living (2005)
See also
References
- "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". 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". 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
- Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir official website
- Chart Attack review, May 2, 2005