For those who don’t know, they’re the artists who make such an impression during their time in the deer park that a huge number of you demand we bring them back the following year. The select tradition started in 2018 when The Sheepdogs and The Wandering Hearts were our Deerly Beloveds asked back in June 2019 and it will continue through to 2020. After all, as you know, when our community asks, we listen!
Please welcome back The Dead South, Irish Mythen and Amy Montgomery for Black Deer 2020! Your wish is our command…
THE DEAD SOUTH
WHAT YOU SAY
“OMG!!!! The Dead South again!!!! Couldn’t be happier. Thank you.” (Darren Plank, Facebook).
WHAT THEY SAY
“The Dead South take string-band sounds into a new future.” (No Depression).
WHAT WE SAY
“The Dead South played two memorable sets at Black Deer 2019. Their great main stage performance in the afternoon sun was a highlight, but it’s the party they brought to close Haley’s Bar on the Sunday evening that lives on in our collective memories…”
IRISH MYTHEN
WHAT YOU SAY
“We LOVED Irish Mythen!!! Highlight of the festival!” (Chloe Sunnucks, Facebook)
WHAT THEY SAY
“Strident & confident, this powerhouse lady commands full attention.” (Building Our Own Nashville)
WHAT WE SAY
“Irish was everywhere in the deer park last summer… and everywhere she went, she stole hearts. Her beautiful voice reverberated around Black Deer every time she took to the stage and her acapella rendition of ‘Mercedes Benz’ (whilst changing a guitar string!) was a real moment…”
AMY MONTGOMERY
WHAT YOU SAY
“Amy Montgomery was AWESOME!” (Sinéad McGarry, Facebook).
WHAT THEY SAY
“A great sonic explorer in the tradition of John Martyn and Janis Joplin…” (BBC Music).
WHAT WE SAY
“We’re so excited to welcome Amy back. She’s such a strong performer whose powerful songs, exciting stagecraft and virtuoso musicianship last summer left a big impression on our community…”
Black Deer co-founders Gill Tee and Debs Shilling say:
“We’ve listened closely to the passionate Black Deer audience and are proud to be bringing them not only the artists they already love, but artists they’re going to love. We’re thrilled to deliver them returning heroes The Dead South, Irish Mythen and Amy Montgomery. We’re looking forward to seeing them all in our spectacular deer park next June!”
