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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
O'Brien, 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 Band's
2007 Northwest String Summit Band Competition held at Horning's 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, "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.
With direction from two esteemed musical veterans, Head for the Hills is primed and ready to
bring their dynamic sound to the ears of listeners far wide.
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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