The Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir is a Canadian indie rock band led by Hugh Dillon and based in Kingston, Ontario. The band's style draws from country, pop, punk, and new wave influences.
History Dillon formed the band in Kingston in 2004."Hugh Dillon walks line between music and acting". By Alex Strachan, Postmedia News, via Canada.com. June 17, 2013 Lead singer Dillon projected a less aggressive style in this band than in his previous group Headstones.. Chart Attack, June 7, 2005 That year the band released an album, The High Co$t of Low Living, through Paul Langois' Ching Music label."Hugh Dillon changes direction" . MIKE ROSS, Edmonton Sun, September 9, 2005"No more Mr. Tough Guy". CBC News, Sarah Liss, October 26, 2009 Two tracks from this album were included as extras in the DVD version of the dramatic series Durham County: Season 1."Durham County: Season 1". By Sam Sutherland", Exclaim!, August 22, 2008
The Redemption Choir performed in the Tragically Hip's Across the Causeway show."What we like about Hugh ...". Queens University Journal, September 10, 2004, Matt Hartley The band's members also performed behind Dillon on his solo album Works Well with Others in 2009, released through Paul Langois' Bathouse Studio.. Chart Attack – January 22, 2007
Band members Hugh Dillon – vocals (2004–present) J.P. Polsoni – guitar (2004–present) Ben Kobayashi – keyboards (2004–present) Chris Osti – bass (2004–present) Derek Downham – drums (2004–present) "Hugh Dillon covers a lot of ground on Works Well With Others". The Georgia Strait, by Steve Newton, November 13, 2009
Discography The High Co$t of Low Living (2005)
See also
Music of Canada Canadian rock List of Canadian musicians :Category:Canadian musical groups
References
External links Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir official website