Head for the Hills

Previewed By: Ellie Stratton-Brook

Although you may have seen many bluegrass bands around these parts, Head for the Hills maintains a unique sound that combines a jam band attitude with catchy lyrics and sophisticated tunes. Hailing from Colorado, this quartet will be coming through Jackson as part of their 2014 winter tour. The band released their third studio album Blue Ruin in July 2013, and have since been climbing the CMJ top 200 music charts and engaging audiences with lively performances typically unheard of in the bluegrass music scene. In addition to musical talent, the band tends to dip into various pools. For instance they recently re-released their own craft beer through O’dell’s Brewing Co. A bluegrass band that brews their own beer? What’s not to love! If you enjoy Railroad Earth or Yonder Mountain String Band (a personal favorite of mine) then you’ll surely be addicted to Head for the Hills. Lively, energetic, and relatable, they connect with the audience during every show and get the crowd on their feet. On that note, come on down to the Town Square Tavern and grab yourself a beer to sip on, an Odell’s perhaps, while jamming to some good old fashioned string instruments.