Artist description Headshear is a modern groove oriented instrumental ensemble with a huge emphasis on polyrhythm, lush harmonies, and subtle textures. The music features the organic compositional structures devised by main composers Deirdre Lynds and Gwynn Adams. Drenched in the expansive sound of three guitars the music is propelled by a jazz/funk rhythm section. From bone crunching atonal rock to the shimmering harmonic textures of 20th Century classical they exhibit an alternative vision to the plethora of todays fusion bands.

Music Style neo-progessive instrumental

Musical Influences 80's King Crimson, David Sylvian, Cocteau Twins, Led Zeppelin, 20th Century composers

Similar Artists King Crimson, David Sylvian, Cocteau Twins, League of Crafty Guitarist

Artist History Headshear is the brainchild of guitarists/composers Deirdre Lynds and Gwynn Adams. They started writing and playing together in 1995 with keyboardist composer Adrian Foster. At that time both Deidre and Adrian were earning their degrees in composition under Elinor Armer at the SF Conservatory. After parting ways with Adrian in 96, they struggled to find the right musicians to make their music a reality while they continued to hone their writing skills and repertoire. They are excited to announce a new lineup. With the addition of Van Spragin on fretless, Matthew Guggemos on kit drums and third guitarist Wally Scharold, Headshear finally feels like a complete band. All are great players with the right instincts for the music and the chemistry is explosive.

Group Members Current line up is: Deirdre Lynds-guitar Gwynn Adams-guitar Wally Scharold-guitar Van Spragin-fretless bass Matthew Guggemos-kit drums

Instruments arrangements are for 3 guitars, fretless and drums

Albums coming soon

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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