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Artist
Heidi Hensley
11+ albums
queerfolkfolk rock
about
HEIDI HENSLEY BAND - named after the charismatic front woman and songwriter, fuses an uncommon blend of modern rock and roll with alt-country and a nostalgic hint of the 80’s. These unique, transient sounds from different musical genres and eras have critics, producers, and fans excited about the refreshing originality and inspiring sound of this marketable group. Growing up surrounded by Southern Baptist preachers, and a spiritual witchcraft embedded within the deep south, Heidi found herself caught between religion and the urges of nature. In constant emotional transit, she began writing songs reflecting the often opposing nature of these two powerful forces and her experience of being ripped between them. “I have a strong faith and a strong human desire. I think we all do in some way. I’ve spent so much of my life and time trying to suppress one or the other only to find that the best parts of me are found in a harmonious blend of both,” states Heidi. It’s from these emotions that tunes of love, anger, and the search for peace are found in her enticing lyrics and in the high energy performances of Heidi Hensley Band shows. The Band consists of a rocking and talented quintet, settled in Athens, GA. Jeremy Wheatley and Gary Rachel (drums and bass) provide smooth back beats to Heidi’s catchy tunes. Ken Henslee lines those backbeats with unique guitar riffs, and Julie Fiamingo delicately weaves in and out of Heidi’s melodies with smooth perfect harmonies. Every song
