Deadstring Brothers were an American rock band from

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fronted by guitarist/vocalist Kurt Marschke. The

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said that "The Deadstring Brothers do the early-70s

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sound as well as anyone, including what's left of the

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themselves. But they build an identity of their own with their stolen blueprints, turning in flinty, soulful performances that bring infectious vitality to bluesy rockers and boozy honky-tonk." In 2018, Bloodshot Records released a digital-only compilation titled Best of... Deadstring Brothers. After relocating to the Pacific Northwest in July 2013, guitarist/vocalist Kurtis Brothers met guitarists/vocalists Kris Stuart and Matt Cadenelli at the Wildwood MusicFest & Campout. This led to the formation of a new all-star group called The Deadstring Family Band. The Deadstring Family Band consists of members of The Deadstring Brothers, Rootjack, Fernando, The Don of Division Street, and Portland Country Underground.

Discography

*2003 – ''Deadstring Brothers'' ( Bloodshot Records) *2005 – ''Starving Winter Report'' ( Bloodshot Records) *2007 – ''Silver Mountain'' ( Bloodshot Records) *2009 – ''Sao Paulo'' ( Bloodshot Records) (2010 US Release) *2013 – ''Cannery Row'' ( Bloodshot Records) *2018 – ''Best of... The Deadstring Brothers'' ( Bloodshot Records)

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* * American alternative country groups Musical groups established in 2003 Bloodshot Records artists {{US-rock-band-stub