Hillbilly Thomists Strike Gold with ‘Marigold’ – A Foot-Stomping, Soul-Stirring Masterpiece

Get ready to kick up your heels and lift your spirits! The Hillbilly Thomists, a band of Dominican friars, has struck gold with their fourth album, ‘Marigold’, debuting at No. 2 on Billboard’s Bluegrass chart. This foot-stomping, soul-stirring masterpiece is a testament to the band’s unique blend of traditional style and modern themes, exploring the highs and lows of life with unflinching honesty and humor.

Recorded in a Catskill Mountains cabin, ‘Marigold’ is a sonic tapestry woven from the threads of bluegrass, folk, and country, with influences ranging from Bill Monroe to Gillian Welch. The friars’ lyrics, infused with the vivid imagery of their unofficial patron, Flannery O’Connor, speak directly to the human experience, tackling prayer, confession, and the struggles of modern life with wit, wisdom, and a healthy dose of hillbilly charm. With ‘Marigold’, The Hillbilly Thomists have created an instant classic that will leave you breathless and begging for more!

The band says, “From images of barroom saints to minor prophets, this is an album about grace and sin, rolling on and getting through, hope amidst suffering, and our enduring confidence in providence.”