The Head and The Heart (9-21-11)

Sorry for the delay! So I was one of the lucky people Dave 92.9 FM chose to attend a private showing of The Head and The Heart before their concert at Variety Playhouse. I had tickets already to see Foster The People later (conundrum of 2 great bands on the same night), so I was very excited to get a glimpse of the Seattle-based band...if even only for a few songs. The six-person band came out barefoot and casual ready to play for a small group of about 20. Josiah Johnson and Jonathan Russell took turns with vocals and guitar-playing, sprinkling in some tambourine beats and shakers. Violinist Charity Rose Thielen lent her husky voice, sounding similar to Florence and The Machine's Florence Welch, even stringing out notes long enough warranting the audience's praise in "Rivers and Roads" (fan choice). Chris Zasche(bass),Kenny Hensley (piano), and Tyler Williams (drums) tied in the rest of The Head and The Heart's indie-folk sound. You can tell the group is dedicated to the music and collaborate well together, proof showing in the fact that they self-released their album The Head and The Heart; a mix of catchy tunes about family, religion, and life in general. I like how you can really hear each person's contribution to the songs, whether with instrument or voice. After the three-song set, the members came down and talked with the fans at length, signing autographs and answering questions. They had a nonchalance to their demeanor, almost timid, making them seem like down-to-earth people just wanting to make music for others to enjoy. Make sure to buy their CD; it's good on those long drives. I can't wait until they come back to Atlanta, so I can see a full show. In fact, you can check out their hit "Lost In My Mind" on my September 15th post, "Golden Nuggets."

The Head and The Heart Set:

1. Down In The Valley
2. Lost In My Mind
3. Rivers and Roads


Here are some pics and video from the show:

"Lost In My Mind"




"Rivers and Roads"