However, after numerous listens, I was even more impressed with Headwater member Jonas Shandel's self-titled solo album. From the slowly accumulating introduction to the last, echoing chord, this 7-song album leaves you feeling deeply content and rejuvenated. Less country than the 4-piece project, it's a roots/folk album, true to every sense of the word. It'll be a great one for the cabin this summer.
My favourite tracks off of this much too short album include "Drinking the Water" with its light, ethereal harmonies. The album closer, a cover of Peter Gabriel's "Mercy Street," highlights the musicality of the song and fades out with a subtle kick drum. It's lovely.
If you like what you hear off of Jonas' myspace, you can get the album from CD Baby.
Below are a couple of upcoming dates in Vancouver:
| Vancouver Roundhouse | Vancouver, British Columbia | ||
| Little Mountain Studios | Vancouver, British Columbia | ||
| Wise Hall | East Vancouver, British Columbia |