Blue Sky Theory has roots that stretch back to 1996. The band is by now finished with their first official release under the current band moniker (they have virtually disowned two previous albums done under another name). The album "Good Place, No Place" (2006) is a dense, complex, nervous and relentless progressive-rock concept album dominated by intricate guitars, busy drums, and plenty of keyboards. The lyrics are a carefully written post-apocalyptic novella; the lyricist/guitarist (a man) and the keyboardist (a woman) share singing responsibilities, each taking care of half the songs on this album, which tops out at 70 minutes of constant movement.
The band is currently finishing up the composition of the next batch of songs for an album tentatively named "An Atlas of Wilderness". The music abandons distorted guitars and hectic rhythms for a more measured, sparser approach that is nevertheless complex and asymmetrical. The lyrics, though not framed as a chronological narrative like "Good Place, No Place", all spring from themes of wilderness, inhospitality, savagery, and waste, with an emphasis on physical locations as opposed to people or events.
The current band line-up is G. Caliban Fournier on vocals and lyrics, Alex Highsmith on guitar, Justine Highsmith on keyboards and vocals, Tony Peña on bass, and Josh Wolf on drums.
hey Blue Sky, long time no hear from. have a proposition for you. We're playing March 12th with some really good, very interesting bands. If you could possibly make it we'd be very appreciative and grateful and you might even really enjoy yourself Here's the dealie: best, Van and Headshear
Thank you very much! Your stuff is very unique and interesting as well...and hey, we've been considering moving to the Bay Area in the fall, so a double bill might not be out of the question!
Yeah, for sure. I heard a good chunk of it when you had all the tracks up on whatever the hell Cali's server was (the weird ass one that insisted it was AI generated poetry...) but they where kinda rough versions, Id gladly shell out the cash for the real thing.
hey Blue Sky,
wnated to send out a prog alert and let you know that Headshear's playing a FREE SHOW this Friday, March 30th at Grant and Green in San Francisco. We'll be the 2nd slot, going on between 10-10:30. The first band is Stove a streamlined version of Griddle http://www.myspace.com/griddle
and the third band is Palace Family Steakhouse.
http://www.myspace.com/palacefamilysteakhouse
Grant & Green Saloon www.grantandgreen.com
1371 Grant Ave, San Francisco, 94133 - (415) 693-9565
best, Van and Headshear
Soo, I have a question. If I where inclined too purchase said CD, could I just send you a check or some cash bling, or like, bottle caps? I have a personal vendetta against(meaning have been essentially robbed by) paypal.
You might remember Bruce Osborne. He recommended you guys to me.
Then I saw your post about this band on inertia's board.
I'm like "whoa. . . .I bought a Gille Loves CD from that dude".
hi Blue Sky,
don't know if you ever make it across the bay for local music but we wanted to let you know that Headshear is having our cd release party this Tues Dec 12th @ Hotel Utah.(San Francisco) 10:30-ish. C'mon down if you can make it
cheers Van and Headshear
Callie. Yesterday I realized during snack there was a girl at my work that had you last name. She's 6. I asked her if she was French and she was like uh no I'm American.
-Eva
