Dead Betty

Dead Betty is a duo comprised of multi-instrumentalists Andy Barkwood and Kevin Zitski. The music they make is largely played on acoustic stringed instruments, which include guitar, banjo, ukulele, oud, mandocello, bass, dulcimer, bouzouki, mandolin, resonator, plus anything else they can get their hands on.

While Dead Betty's music is instrumental, they utilise female vocalists to sing non-lyrical phrases. In this case, the voices are yet another acoustic instrument. The pieces are typically song-length, but Kevin and Andy refuse to call them songs, preferring instead the term, "Excursions".

Dead Betty is part of the vibrant Lushwood Hills music scene, where they regularly perform with The Margot Terpentine Singers, as well as other local musicians.

Sound

Trance-like folky textures with rich, melodic, often acoustic guitar-driven patterns. Elements of American roots music in a non-traditional structure topped off with the high-pitched voices of angels.

Dead Betty