BRAD HELLER & THE FUSTICS (Wilmington, NC)
https://bradhellermusic.com/
Whether with his backing band, The Fustics, or performing as an acoustic artist, Brad Heller has established himself as a credible force among current songwriters. Honing his craft for over a decade and a half the Wilmington, North Carolina, transplant has built a reputation as a thoughtful songsmith who tackles a wide range of personal and social issues. Bouncing between a myriad of genres, Heller finds creative drive in honoring musical influences that inspired him, while never abandoning his own unique sound.
With the release of The Sentence, Heller continues to build his audience with constant touring and spirited live shows. Heller’s The Sentence centers on middle-class characters while exploring themes of loss, self-imposed alienation, abandonment of faith, addiction, and immigration. Brad Heller and the Fustics will continue touring the U.S. full force into 2020 and beyond once the COVID-19 pandemic eases its restrictions.
IndiePulse Reviews: The Sentence by Brad Heller
https://indiepulsemusic.com/2019/09/17/indiepulse-reviews-the-sentence-by-brad-heller/
“In a emotionally uplifting collection of work, Brad brings us into his world…”
Brad Heller – The Sentence review – Nashville Blues and Roots Society
https://donandsherylsbluesblog.wordpress.com/2019/09/26/brad-heller-review-september-26-2019/
“Brad Heller, a transplanted North Carolina native, continues to forge his own identity on the Americana-roots scene. A consummate storyteller, his songs reverberate within Everyman, tackling today’s societal challenges while offering a ray of hope in the end.”
“…the sound of Heller and company is hard to pin down…A natural storyteller…complete with mellow acoustic rhythms and cutting electric riffs…likens his songwriting to that of Kentucky’s Chris Knight”
Charleston City Paper
“…hard workin’ traveling band, The Fustics lay all their cards down…They are tight…lay out quite a feast of folk-rock sandwiches…they set the phonic bar high”
The Beat Magazine
“ “They make honest to god rock and roll…at times sounding like The Jayhawks or even bigger bands like The Wallflowers…dramatic in the same way Van Morrison or Led Zeppelin can be in their quietest moment” ”
Southeast Performer
“…taking the legacy of Redheaded Stranger, Nebraska, Blood on the Tracks, and Son Volt’s Trace in their own hands and hearts”
Grayson Currin – Independent Weekly