Dead Root Revival and Tom Savage

It’s easy to describe Dead Root Revival’s sound as old school—guitar focused rock and roll played with a Southern flair—but with songs derived from front man Tom Savage’s socially conscious worldview, DRR is a band fully in tune with the zeitgeist.
That’s clearly evident on the Kingston, Ontario-based quartet’s new album, The Controller’s Exam, a sweeping 11-song collection that arrives March 1 on digital platforms, CD and double vinyl. Dead Root Revival has released a handful of live albums—capturing all the grit and energy of their shows—making The Controller’s Exam technically their debut. Yet, it was also recorded in a live setting with renowned producer David Barbe (Sugar, R.E.M., Drive-By Truckers) at Chase Park Transduction Studio in Athens, Georgia.

Savage explains, “Our goal with this record was to capture the energy of our live show, and really give DRR fans something special. I think we've achieved that with The Controller's Exam. It was an incredible experience traveling down to Athens to work with David. His experience and palpable enthusiasm for doing things analogue set us at ease, and allowed us to really focus on performing to the top of our abilities. There is something about recording to tape that raises the stakes and gets the heart beating a bit faster, compared to the digital world of endless tracks, endless takes, and copy and paste. For us, it was the only way to make a Dead Root Revival record.”

Join DRR as they celebrate this momentous rock and roll achievement!
Tickets for the concert are $20+fees, or you can pick up a CD + ticket for $35, or double vinyl album + ticket for $65! See less