Mountain Deer Revival

Wichita, Kansas is home to the up and coming Americana, roots rock band, Mountain Deer Revival. MDR plays what they call Red Dirt Music, which seems to have its roots Oklahoma. It’s a Southern Rock foundation that can be traced back to the early American South, flavored with a good dose of Texas Country.

This band consists of twins, Jake and Jason Coffey, Matt Ohm, Connor Edmundson, and lead guitarist Dale Shuey who joined the band in 2012. We recently caught up with Dale to talk about their music and pursuits as a band.

“Jake Coffey actually started the band almost 10 years ago while living in New Mexico,” Dale told me. “He moved back to Wichita where Jason was, and they just decided to collaborate on some songs. I was at a party one evening where they were playing, and I just knew I had to be part of it. It was one of those things, very organic,” he said.

“And that term Red Dirt Music really fit for us,” he said. “Basically, down home country bands from the middle of the US. A mix of good, cool substance, country music, blues, and there’s rock in there too. In MDR we have a lot of influences. Every band member has a long list in every genre’, and it ends up coming together organically in this really, really cool way. It makes for really interesting music.”

When asked about being able to pursue this full time, Dale said, “We’re so close. We’re almost there. Jake and Jason work in construction during the day, and we rehearse as much as we can in the evenings, and try to keep new material going all the time.”

“The new CD is in the works,” Dale added “We’ve compiled all sorts of new material over the last year. Lots of terrific lyrics and cool melodies, so we’re really excited about getting this new project recorded really soon.”

To find out more, visit
www.mountaindeerrevival.com - Americana Rhythm Music Magazine

Saturday...it's the 1st Annual Wichita Wingnuts Benefit Concert with The Band Perry and Logan Mize...plust, some great local talent like MOUNTAIN DEER REVIVAL Had a great time chatting with Jake Coffey from the band about the event, the past, Merle Haggard, where they got their name and what's coming up. - JJ Hayes - KFDI

Mountain Deer Revival took the Heritage Square stage for our third concert. This Kansas-based band defies genre with music that is parts country rock, Americana and Bluegrass. MDRs fusion of styles, combining the talents of musicians Jake and Jason Coffey, Dale Shuey, Matt Ohm and Connor Edmundson, creates a musical experience unlike any other. - Sid Washburn - Fidelity Bank

Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy Mountain Deer Revival, this group has what it takes to entertain! Great stage presence and great songs will make this group a favorite, Real Fast! - Colby Ericson - KVWF/35 South

Mountain Deer Revival brings it every show! Their blend of Red Dirt, Americana and Country Rock makes for a great night of music that brings out great crowds every time. If you have a chance to catch MDR live in concert...You better do it! - Ryan Stevenson - Manager

We had MDR at the Kansas State Fair Beer Garden. This band has a great sound and lots of energy. They were a real crowd pleaser - so glad they agreed to entertain for us! - Kari McBride