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At the forefront of the band is the booming baritone and piercing falsetto of lead singer and guitarist Kirk Dath. As the principal songwriter and founder, Dath captivates listeners with vivid portrayals of passion and guides them through haunting narratives of redemption with his soothing whispers.
Band members:
- Kirk Dath: lead singer, guitarist, principal songwriter and founder.
- Sean McCarthy: synthesizer and Rhodes organ, blending harsh, cutting synthesis with rich, intricate textures.
- Dimitri Katsenavis: bass, anchoring the band with lyrical lines and potent fuzz effects.
- Eric Stoye: drums, the driving force delivering both energy and finesse.
- Mack Moon: recent addition on backup harmonies, elevating the vocals to new heights of haunting beauty.
The band's repertoire includes songs about lust, love, loss, and evil, showcasing their exploration of varied themes and peculiar fascinations. They are storytellers, immersing their audience in a range of soundscapes: eerie ballads about agony and vengeance; a seductive song mourning a lost bird that sets the rhythm for the dance floor; and a hypnotic piece that evokes the sensation of a hallucinogenic toad lick. Equally skilled as musicians and innovators, they have forged a deep connection with their instruments, creating vivid and unusual sonic landscapes. Fans have likened them to "the Pink Floyd of the American West."
Dath, most comfortable on the road and fueled by a desire for new experiences and insights into the collective human psyche, frequently tours North America and Europe, leaving his Salt Lake City home behind. He has performed alongside international acts like Murder By Death, Joshua James, Wovenhand, and Sleepy Sun, and has headlined festivals such as MGME, Craft Lake City, Escalante Music Festival, and the Utah Arts Festival. He delivers his music with fervor, precision, and intensity, and performs both solo and with his band, which varies in size from a trio to a sextet.