Dead Pioneers are in Arnhem next week for their only Dutch show
Fri 27 Feb 2026Dead Pioneers, the band led by multidisciplinary artist Gregg Deal, has emerged as a fierce musical extension of his performance art, blending raw punk energy with unflinching cultural critique. Rooted in themes of identity, resistance, and the complexities of Indigenous experience within American political life, the group transforms the stage into a space for confrontation, reflection, and solidarity.
Completed by co-writers and guitarists Josh Rivera and Abe Brennan, bassist Lee Tesche (of Algiers), and drummer Shane Zweygardt, Dead Pioneers deliver thought-provoking, emotionally charged songs that challenge dominant narratives while amplifying voices too often marginalized.
Next week Dead Pioneers are over in Arnhem for their only Dutch show - a performance that promises not just music, but a visceral call to survival, resilience, and reclamation.