Head For The Hills at three20south

Rooted in the tradition of bluegrass, the music of Head for the Hills creates a vibrant tapestry. Their sundry blend of ancestral bluegrass, moving harmonies, & original compositions, results in a sound nothing short of exceptional. In the live setting, Head for the Hills can venture into a myriad of musical stylings that posses an eclectic and progressive perspective on acoustic roots music but is still widely respected by the traditional bluegrass community.

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 seems to appeal to those who enjoy the sound of the bluegrass forefathers like 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.

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, CO their home. In their short but prosperous career, Head for the Hills have had the honor of performing and sharing the stage with the legendary mandolin extraordinaire David Grisman, Sam Bush, Tim OBrien, Nickel Creek, The Infamous Stringdusters, Emmitt Nershi Band, members of Yonder Mountain String Band, Pete Wernick (Hot Rize), Hot Buttered Rum, and Benny Galloway and the Wayword Sons among others.

2007 was a big year for the quartet as they were the winners of Yonder Mt. String Bands 2007 Northwest String Summit Band Competition held at Hornings Hideout in North Plains, OR. In addition they performed in the 2007 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition. Head for the Hills extensive 2007 Summer Tour included stops all over the country, including Northwest String Summit-North Plains, Oregon, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Yarmony Grass Nederland Music and Arts Festival and many more. The band has been blazing through the country and turning heads left and right.

For their debut studio effort entitled, Robbers 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 Robbers Roost. Glassers credits include two Grammys 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.

2008 presents another large year for Head for the Hills as The band will be embarking on Midwest, West Coast and Southeast tour over the next 6 months-hitting all major markets the country has to offer. In addition the band will be performing at many premier festivals this summer including: Wakarusa Music Festival, Northwest String Summit, Green Apple Music Festival, Yarmony Grass, and Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion. 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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