The Deep Dark Woods

Formed in the mid-2000s in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, The Deep Dark Woods sits within a North American folk tradition that blends old‑time country, bluegrass, americana and dark ballads. The project revolves around singer‑songwriter Ryan Boldt, with a lineup that has changed over the years without breaking the connection to a dense acoustic sound carried by vocal harmonies, stringed instruments and a marked taste for traditional repertoires. After a self‑titled debut in 2006, the band released Hang Me, Oh Hang Me (2007) and Winter Hours (2009), then broadened its visibility with The Place I Left Behind (2011) and Jubilee (2013). Subsequent work, from Yarrow (2017) to Changing Faces (2021), shows songwriting that is sometimes more stripped‑back, yet remains rooted in a folk‑country with woody textures and often measured tempos. Active on the Canadian scene and the North American folk and roots circuits, The Deep Dark Woods develops a repertoire that mixes original compositions, old‑time heritage and a contemporary approach to song.