biographical info
Haunted
Hearts is based in Charlottetown, PE and consists of Dennis Ellsworth,
Johnny Ross, Blu Gillis, and Mike MacDougall. The band has a familiar
sound, but maintains a fresh take on a wide variety of styles. On Thank
You Goodnight, Haunted Hearts takes a crack at folk, country,
roots-rock, honky-tonk, and even jazz. On Valentine’s Day weekend,
2009, Haunted Hearts set up to record at Mike MacDougall’s house on
Beach St. The band agreed on recording live off the floor, with very
minimal overdubs. Adam Gallant, who shares production credits with the
Hearts on Thank You, Goodnight, was crucial in achieving this sound.
The recordings are raw and they showcase the chemistry of the Hearts
perfectly. The songs are fun, sad, introspective, well crafted and
performed in a tight but loose swaggering fashion. There are love
songs, break up songs, songs about clear cutting forests, overcoming
depression, taking acid, and getting GST Cheques. Meaghan Blanchard,
Laura Oakie and Thomas Webb all guest on the album. Thank You,
Goodnight was released July 25th, 2009.
lineup
Mike MacDougall Drums and percussion
Johnny Ross Piano, organ, tricks
Dennis Ellsworth
influences
jason molina
constantines
sparklehorse
wilco
ryan adams
m ward
cat power
ween
the smiths
rick white/elevator to hell
gene maclellan
steve earle
john prine
townes van zandt
bob dylan
drive by truckers
neil young
the band
centro matic
hank williams
hank williams jr
Hank III
Ernest Tubb
Waylon Jennings
Merle Haggard
The Monkees
The Hollies
The Lovin Spoonful
The 13th Floor Elevators
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones