biographical info
The Undertakin' Daddies are based in Whitehorse, Yukon. Comprised of Kevin Barr (lead vocals, guitar, and bass), Bob Hamilton (mandolin, bass), and George McConkey (harmonica/guitar). Nathan Tinkham (dobro, lap steel) returns to the wonderful Old Crow studio for their second album, along with legendary Calvin Vollrath as guest musician on fiddle.
The Daddies play music based in country and bluegrass traditions. Their debut, Juno-nominated "Post Atomic Hillbilly" is filled with material covering mine disasters, hobos living in boxcars, and people perishing in the river. Growing up on radio of the 50's, fraught with references to the bomb, God, and honkeytonks, the Undertakin' Daddies write songs that reflect the darker side of life.
Two years later the Daddies delivered "Devil in Rearview", already drawing rave reviews. The band just returned from Europe, and a CD Release / Caribou showcase at Canada House in London.