THE DEAD SOUTH - SommerMusik Schloss Rheydt

Banjo. Bass. Energy.

The Dead South live at SommerMusik Schloss Rheydt

Canada’s bluegrass sensation on August 26 in Mönchengladbach

With over 70 million YouTube views of their hit “In Hell I’ll Be in Good Company,” The Dead South ranks among the most successful and internationally acclaimed folk-bluegrass bands of our time. On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Canadian group will perform as part of the SommerMusik Schloss Rheydt festival, bringing their unmistakable sound to the open-air stage in Mönchengladbach for the first time.

They’re winning over more and more fans worldwide with a blend of bluegrass, Americana, country, folk, and western. Their style is as unique as it is authentic—energetic, humorous, and with a touch of irony.

Their music thrives on rapid banjo rolls, lightning-fast mandolin tremolos, and three-part harmonies that lend a fresh touch to classic American music. Lyrically, their songs often tackle dark themes—from murder ballads to infidelity to ghost stories—always with a wink and a lightheartedness that captivates audiences and critics alike.

Since their formation in 2012, the band from Regina, Saskatchewan, has been thrilling concertgoers worldwide with a style that uniquely blends tradition and modernity. With a banjo, double bass, kick drum, raw vocals, and a striking stage presence, The Dead South create a sound and live experience that transcends genre boundaries. Critics have called them “the evil twins of Mumford & Sons”—and they’ve hit the nail on the head: uncompromising energy, handmade music, and a haunting stage presence you won’t forget.

With their hit albums “Good Company,” “Illusion & Doubt,” and the Juno Award-winning “Sugar & Joy,” the band has won over fans on every continent—and today fills venues and festivals around the globe. Now fans from the region and beyond can look forward to a summer evening that combines folk, bluegrass, and a modern Western atmosphere in an extraordinary open-air setting.

“The Dead South manage to bring what is essentially a traditional genre to the stage in such a fresh, powerful, and contemporary way that they captivate even people who have had little exposure to bluegrass so far,” says organizer Günter vom Dorp.

Don’t miss it—The Dead South live on August 26, 2026, in Mönchengladbach!