Bozeman Magazine

Dead Yellers are an original country rock abomination from Bozeman, MT. Fronted by local songwriter Peter King their music follows a theme of courage in the face of adversity in which everyone must endure. It’s delivered in an upbeat western roots revival format that leaves the audience with a secure feeling of hope and happiness. The band is often joined by fiddle, pedal steel, bass, and harmonica to round out a true montana sound.

Songwriter Peter King gears his lyrics around the human condition, love, war, and self control. His songs tell the story of honest blue collar life in a small town. His influences range from the sad high lonesome classic country sound to the individualist ideals of a diy punk rock show at the local vfw. His blend of high energy dance numbers and soft sad ballads round out The Dead Yellers true Montana sound.