It still is a nice story, how Old Heavy Hands came into being. Almost naturally, because Nathan James Hall (vocals, guitar), Larry Wayne Slaton (vocals, guitar, keys) and David Self (lead guitar, vocals) from the Legacy Irons Tattoo shop in Greensboro, North Carolina, Josh Coe (bass, mandolin ) from the bar next door, and John Chester (drums) from the bar across the street, bumped into each other daily, where music quickly created a bond. The songs for their new LP Small Fires were born during acoustic sessions inside the shop, and finished in their practice space built in Hall’s barn – filled with snakes, spiders and chickens – where friends and family walked in and out to contribute to the record. It has become an album with a big sound, massive vocals, thumping drums and heavy guitars, a mix of southern rock, Americana and grunge – with a punk rock feel – but as heartfelt, warm and soulful as possible. Impressive and memorable.
Small Fires, produced by Danny Fonorow & Old Heavy Hands, is out now digitally, on CD and vinyl LP through Spitting Daggers Records. Also featuring Laura Murphy (backing vocals), Carri Smithey (backing vocals), Josh King (backing vocals), Casey Cranford (saxophone), Eli Fribush (saxophone), Zac Lee (trumpet) and Justin Gerringer (trombone).
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