Produced By: Sally Van Meter (YMSB, Open Road Bluegrass)
Rooted in the tradition of bluegrass, their music is a high-energy mixture of homegrown compositions, traditional harmonies, and an innovative approach to progressive acoustic music that reflects the band's experiences living the mountain life.
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A short preview of the new Head for the Hills album–coming Fall 2009–featuring the original song “Solar Bowling Shoes.”
The new record is produced by Drew Emmit, engineered by DSD audio pioneer Gus Skinas (Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, George Harrison) and mixed by 2008 Grammy Winner, Vance Powell (Willie Nelson, The Raconteurs, Jack White). The album features special guests Billy Nershi, Anders Beck, James Thomas and Kyle James Hauser.
Also, check out Mike Chappell and Adam Kinghorn on "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" as they took the stage for the Yarmony Grass Joint Set to culminate the festival. Other performers included Railroad Earth, Billy Nershi, members of Hot Buttered Rum & Cornmeal, and many more!!
A limited edition "Head for the Hills 2009 Commemorative Poster" by Rob Marx will be availble at the performance. Proceeds from the poster will go to benefit Conscious Alliance and their valuble efforts.
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Rooted in the tradition of bluegrass, the music of Head for the Hills is a vibrant mixture of homegrown compositions, traditional harmonies, and an innovative approach to improvisation. The group's lyrical nature and songwriting seems to evoke reminiscent feelings of inspiration. In the live setting, Head for the Hills can venture into a myriad of musical styles and sonic landscapes that caters to a boundless array of listeners.
The shared vision amongst the members of Head for the Hills is not only to carry on the spirit of bluegrass, but also to expand the general definition as we venture through the post-traditional bluegrass era. Head for the Hills draws significant inspiration from the sounds of the bluegrass forefathers such as John Hartford, David Grisman, or Bill Monroe, but also appeals to anybody who enjoys experiencing the excitement, innovation, or element of youth that is incorporated into each and every performance.
After several career defining sold out performances in Fort Collins, CO, performing to capacity crowds in Colorado & beyond, consistent national touring, and appearances at music festivals around the country, this quartet is emerging as a mainstay in the roots music community.
The foundation of Head for the Hills stretches back several years to the mountain town of Golden, Colorado, but the current lineup prefers to call Fort Collins, Colorado their home. In their short but prosperous career, Head for the Hills has performed, supported, & shared programming with such notable acts as: David Grisman, Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, The Flaming Lips, Bruce Hornsby, Yonder Mountain String Band, Emmylou Harris, Nickel Creek, Tim O’Brien, Peter Rowan, Doc Watson, Railroad Earth, and Leftover Salmon, among many others.
2007 was a huge year for the quartet as they were the named winners of Yonder Mt. String Band’s 2007 Northwest String Summit Band Completion held at Horning’s Hideout in North Plains, OR. In addition they completed their debut album, Robber’s Roost, produced by Grammy Award Winning musician/producer Sally Van Meter (Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Yonder Mountain String Band).
2008 was also a big year as the summer saw the quartet performing at many of the nation’s premier music festivals: Wakarusa Music Festival, Northwest String Summit, Green Apple Music Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival (NightGrass Series), Yarmony Grass Music Festival, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion and many more. This fiery act (Head for the Hills) has been blazing through the country and turning heads left and right. The band has toured extensively in 2008 hitting the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and Southeastern United States.
For their debut studio effort entitled, "Robber's Roost," Head for the Hills joined forces with the talented and revered producer/performer Sally Van Meter. Ms. Van Meter, among her impressive list of accomplishments, is credited for her 1994 Grammy Award Winning work on The Great Dobro Sessions as well as her work with Jerry Garcia, Bob Dylan, and David Grisman on The
Songs of Jimmie Rodgers- A Tribute. In addition, she has produced albums and recordings for several artists including Yonder Mountain String Band and Open Road Bluegrass.
David Glasser (Airshow Mastering) joined Head for the Hills in the mastering process of "Robber's Roost." Glasser's credits include two Grammy's for his work on the culturally significant: Anthology of American Folk Music (1997), and Screamin' and Hollerin' the Blues: The Worlds of Charley Patton (2002). Glasser has also mastered over 60 Grammy nominated records.
On "Robber's Roost", one can expect a collection of organic compositions ranging from traditional stylings to the progressive sound that has come to define these young musicians.
2009 presents another important year for Head for the Hills, as they recently signed with In the Pocket Artists Agency (Bend, OR). The band also will re-enter the studio in May of 2009 to record their sophomore studio album and embark on a massive national tour of theaters, amphitheatres, and music festivals. Head for the Hills is proud to partner with Conscious Alliance and their mission to fight hunger in Native America. A limited edition “Head for the Hills 2009 Commemorative Poster” by Rob Marx will be available at the performance. Proceeds from the poster will go to benefit Conscious Alliance and their valuable efforts.
Many respected avenues have sighted Head for the Hills as the next breath of fresh air to emerge from the acoustic realm. With direction from a Grammy award winning musician and an ever-evolving approach to progressive acoustic music, there is no telling what successes lay ahead for this group of talented musicians...
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Head for the Hills are:
Mike Chappell- Mandolin
Adam Kinghorn- Guitar/Banjo
Joe Lessard- Fiddle
Matt Loewen- Bass
Hey guys I'm Laurel, I moved to FoCo last fall...I don't know if you remember my face but we have met at a bunch of shows, the mish, at Telluride (i think we camped together 2 festivals ago at ilium, according to my red haired mando playing buddy Ian) , and through various folks... Ben/dave/etc who all lived in your old pad off springfield, t bird, beezer, so on and so forth. I'm a friend of Josh R. as well... anywho... 2 things, more or less: 1: i'm a huge huge fan. HUGE fan. have been since I heard my first HFTH song. It's extra cool that i've been able to soak up your music live and locally this past year. I consider the shows I attended with my new, super dear [Fo]CO family at the Aggie last fall and spring, and this spring at the Mish (which was my first time at the mish, ever) main contenders in what I believe to be some of the absolute, hands-down, best times of my life. thank you guys so much for being so damn awesome, talented, hard working, and kick ass. I am so grateful, so blessed!!
2. I am originally from the Twin Cities, I have been back here, in my hometown of Minnetonka, for a couple months since Telluride, and in between other festivals, spending time with my recently widowed grandmother, she is my mother-figure and super bad ass. I've recently extended my stay here through this month (I am back in school, online, at Front Range CC as of a few weeks ago- i haven't been a student for over a year because I claimed residency when I moved to CO.... and being in a less chaotic and socially- hyper environment has been ideal for getting settled back into a simple-school driven- lifestyle...)) and I will be back on the front range and in my house (as of september) on Sherwood (that white tri-plex a block north of campus, notorious for The Corduroy, all the dogs, regular gatherings and post-show partying... cross the street from Windy hill SB's pad last year..I think
BOATS AND BLUEGRASS.....BOATS AND BLUEGRASS....shit i might have to adjust my schedule...right up my alley and in my home territory........just listened to the cd today and missed ya.bunches and bunches...you guys are great grand and everything wunderful in the world.
Hey Adam!! Long time no see... Gabe and I are gonna try and catch you guys at the festival in August here. Hoping we can make it, would love to see you guys play. Great music...would totally love to see you live. Take care and holler at us sometime!
Front cover of The Scene magazine? What! Movin on up to the eastside. Got a cabin outside of silverthorne, might roll up for the show in august. After party on the blue river
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