This week the Band of Heathens self-titled studio album debut hit #2 on the Americana Radio Chart in the U.S. and #1 on the European EuroAmericana Radio Chart.

JamBase just posted a review of the album. Check it out:

http://www.jambase.com/Articles/14724/The-Band-of-Heathens-The-Band-of-Heathens

“There’s just nothing to dislike about roots rockers The Band of Heathens – dead sturdy, salt o’ the earth songwriting delivered with strong, clear voices, lively picking and jubilant spirit. If early Jayhawks or Steve Earle knocks your dick in the dirt then you’re gonna love you some Heathens, the winners of the (more…)

The Heathens on stage with our friends The Redtones in Colorado

Has anyone out there ever been on tour with a band? Does anyone know what it really entails?
Well, like anything else, it’s never quite as glamorous as you thought. A band doesn’t just magically appear on your local stage with all their equipment set up and ready to go. Most bands don’t even have roadies to help things along. Not to mention the awful road food you usually have to deal with, the weird hotels, long hours of driving, packing and unpacking, late nights and early mornings doing radio spots and getting to the next town. Seem like a dream? Not so much? (more…)