Eddie Sauer - Vocals
Tom Joy - Guitar
Chris Anderson - Guitar
Scott Oakes - Bass
Tim Schulz - Drums
Influences
The Band, Allman Brothers, Pearl Jam, Ray Lamontagne, Grateful Dead, Beatles, The Rolling Stones, James Brown, The Faces, Johnny Cash, Flying Burrito Brothers, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Velvet Underground, Neil Diamond, My Morning Jacket, Townes Van Zandt, Led Zep, Wilco, Nick Drake, Gong, Peter Green, Black Sabbath, Delaney & Bonnie, Parliament, Ryan Adams, Willie Nelson, Howlin' Wolf, Ike & Tina, Vetiver, much more...
Oh, and of course Paul Henning.
"Their willingness to explore an ever-widening spectrum of sounds and genres is unparalleled."
-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Since convening in late 2005, the Heavyheads quickly became one of Milwaukee's hardest-working bands, headlining shows at dozens of bars, clubs, and festivals in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Madison, consistently drawing loyal fans and curious newcomers alike.
In 2006, the band released their self-titled debut LP, graced the airwaves of Milwaukee with a live performance on FM 91.7 WMSE in December, and received critical acclaim for both their eclectic live shows and debut album. In late 2007, The Heavyheads were given the opportunity to include a track from the WMSE live session for the station's latest compilation album "Live at WMSE volume 9."
The Heavyheads have continued to build on their early successes with an expanding schedule of shows, a brand new member in drummer Tim Schulz of local band 'Southbound,' and a highly anticipated sophomore effort released on July 26, 2008.
The new album titled 'Down At The Heels' was recorded in Chicago, IL at Engine Studios with engineer Neil Strauch whose credits include 'Iron and Wine,' 'Margot and the Nuclear So and So's' and 'Gomez.'
While The Heavyheads' first album released in 2006 was more of a glorified demo, 'Down At The Heels' shows the band's effort to explore new sounds, instruments and musicians, bringing on female vocalist Keshena Armon and WAMI award-winning keyboardist Joe Hite to provide depth to The Heavyheads' evolving sound.
The music was written over the past two years and proves to be the band’s best display of songwriting yet, combining well articulated prose with beautiful sonic imagery. In fact, the lyrics alone stand as a major testament to the band’s compositional skill.
A range of styles can be heard throughout the album from alt. country, blues, psychedelic folk, swaggering guitar rock, and acoustic balladry. 'Down At The Heels' is the band's most prolific and diverse effort to date.
thank you kindly! im glad you dig the music, you can download our album for free through the link on our page. your music reminds of america, and i mean that in the best way. let us know if youre ever in chicago.
Love to see you here next year jammin w/ us! Thanks for adding us. Please tell everyone to come out this weekend to Fungus Fest in Kansasville, Wi!! And next weekend...
Congrats on all the success thus far guys. It's great to see another Brookfield East alumni playing some rock n roll in Milwaukee. I went to school with Chris! Be well...
Guys, I am SO EXCITED TO HEAR THE NEW ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am listening to "I Can See Everything" right now, you guys sound perfect, PERFECT!!!!!!! Congrats my friends!
For Memory and Alibis sounds AMAZING! I can't wait to hear it all!!! Who stole my spot? Kidding? But seriously, who is signing with Ed on Crime of the Season? I didn't know Chris could get that high!!
Howdy guys. Caught the last few songs of the night at Riversplash last night. Oh, AND the proposal. Congrats Eddie!!! You sounded great as always, and I will see you again I'm sure. Keep those shows rollin!
