ABOUT HEAVY DIAMOND RING
Some things are just meant to last. When Sarah Anderson and Paul DeHaven met and began playing together in 2004, they had no idea just how deep the well of their musical partnership would prove to be. After the disbanding of indie-folk sweethearts Paper Bird, the duo founded Heavy Diamond Ring and never looked back. HDR is the culmination (thus far) of their signature sound, a fountain of open-hearted, folk-rock, steeped in vocal harmony and group synergy. Led by Anderson's smooth-as-honey vocals and DeHaven's rugged guitar chops, the band has been described as "open-road, long drive music", having "a little bit of twang, and a whole lot of beef”, and their live show as "infectious and contagious". The band is rounded out by veteran knockouts Blake Stepan (bass), Mike Lang (keys), and Orion Tate Ignelzi (drums). Their second full-length LP, "All Out of Angels", out this fall, was produced by Ben Wysocki (the Fray) and Mark Anderson and features a duet with Nathaniel Rateliff. Out now on Cowboy Cowabunga Recordings.
ABOUT THE WHISKEY SWEETS
Formed in August 2022, The Whiskey Sweets is an Americana/Folk/Country band that has quickly captured the hearts of audiences across Chaffee County. After debuting at open mics at The Lariat, they have grown a loyal fanbase, performing a captivating mix of original songs and covers. Their music draws inspiration from artists like Bella White, Sierra Ferrell, and Gillian Welch.
The band has had the honor of opening for artists such as the Fruition Trio, Bonfire Dub, and Jeremy Garrett, and sharing the stage with musicians including David Lawrence, Bonnie Culpepper, Alex Johnstone, Charlie Parker-Mertens, and Coleman Smith. Currently, The Whiskey Sweets are in the process of recording their first EP, titled "One Shot," which features their original tracks "Whisper Waltz," "One Shot," and "My Last Goodbye."
Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @the_whiskey_sweets
