The Ordeals are a Halifax based band of honkytonk zealots. Their utter devotion to country music could be described as a problem, especially if you were to ask their loved ones. They play a wide range of hillbilly favourites from 50s, 60s and 70s, along with some true-to-form originals scattered throughout their set. Al Forbes sings, Kye Ehresman sits on kit, Rheo Rochon stands on bass, the great Phil Sedore plays Telecaster and Dave Campbell makes the pedal steel shimmer.