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Hailing from the Cornish Coast, Country-Rock upstarts The Heavy Hands deliver a truly unique and hard-hitting brand of Americana.
They have been committed to this scene from their conception, with a clear vision of blending boot-stomping guitar riffs, melancholic harmonies and grinding Hammond sounds to set the spurs jangling. Their high-power live shows have led from one success to another with stints at renowned venue Old Bakery Studios and a slot at Cornwall's Boardmasters allowing them to them take their vision further afield.
With their work-boots firmly rooted in musical traditions of the Southern states, you’d be forgiven for expecting to hear a well-trodden musical path. However, ‘The Heavy Hands’ widespread influences, Celtic upbringing and star-spangled musicianship might leave you wondering what Lynyrd Skynyrd might have sounded like had they grown up in Cornwall.
September 2020 saw the release of the anticipated debut single ‘Devils Gonna Get Ya’ – already an established live set staple - taking the UK alt-country music scene by storm, reaching the no.5 spot in the iTunes Country Chart.
“Tyrannical, furious Country-Rock. I can’t get enough of it, I love it!” - Sarah Gosling, BBC Introducing in the South West
"Look out for The Heavy Hands!" - Matt Spracklen, Country Hits Radio
"Outstanding, authentic Americana talent from right here in the West Country!” - Old Bakery Studios
They have been committed to this scene from their conception, with a clear vision of blending boot-stomping guitar riffs, melancholic harmonies and grinding Hammond sounds to set the spurs jangling. Their high-power live shows have led from one success to another with stints at renowned venue Old Bakery Studios and a slot at Cornwall's Boardmasters allowing them to them take their vision further afield.
With their work-boots firmly rooted in musical traditions of the Southern states, you’d be forgiven for expecting to hear a well-trodden musical path. However, ‘The Heavy Hands’ widespread influences, Celtic upbringing and star-spangled musicianship might leave you wondering what Lynyrd Skynyrd might have sounded like had they grown up in Cornwall.
September 2020 saw the release of the anticipated debut single ‘Devils Gonna Get Ya’ – already an established live set staple - taking the UK alt-country music scene by storm, reaching the no.5 spot in the iTunes Country Chart.
“Tyrannical, furious Country-Rock. I can’t get enough of it, I love it!” - Sarah Gosling, BBC Introducing in the South West
"Look out for The Heavy Hands!" - Matt Spracklen, Country Hits Radio
"Outstanding, authentic Americana talent from right here in the West Country!” - Old Bakery Studios
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