Death Vessel

Death Vessel is an neo-traditional folk band from Brooklyn, New York, signed to Sub Pop, and headed by Joel Thibodeau. Their first album, Stay Close was released on North East Indie in 2005 to critical acclaim.

Stay Close, was widely heralded for its solid songwriting, its musical ingenuity and for the unique quality of Thibodeau's crooning. His soprano register is exceptionally high for a male and even pre-pubescent sounding. Death Vessel has toured with Iron & Wine, Low, Jose Gonzalez, and The Books, among others. In 2006 the band was signed to Seattle's venerated Sub Pop Records and a new album is expected in early 2007.

Band members:
Joel Thibodeau - Vocals, Organ, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass Pedals, Fender Rhodes, Lap Steel Guitar, Guitar (Hollow Body), Guitar (Nylon String)
Micah Blue Smaldone - Vocals, Guitar (Resonator)
Pete Donnelly - Bass, Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Optigan
Todd Barneson - Guitar (Electric), Vocals
Brendan Skwire - Bass (Upright)