Music Review: The Heavy — If You Haven't, You Need To

I got out of the music business several months ago when I decided it wasn't for me, but that doesn't mean I don't still like to go and support the bands I loved most from the company I worked at.

This past Thursday night I went and saw the neo-soul rock band, The Heavy at the Fonda theater in Hollywood. The band is made up of Kelvin (lead singer), Dan (guitar), Spencer (bass), and Chris (drums), and every now and again they add in some horns as well.

Photo Credit: http://www.last.fm/music/The+Heavy

I cannot say enough good things about this band. Not only are they great live (I've seen them three times), but their music is awesome. "How You Like Me Now," is their biggest hit and has been featured in what seems like everything, including Horrible Bosses, Superbowl XLIV, and served as the background music when Barack Obama won the 2012 presidential election. If the tune hasn't popped up in your head yet, it will shortly.

Since it was the third time seeing the band, I wasn't sure what was going to be different than the last two times but actually, I was more entertained than ever. The Fonda is a great venue for live music and The Heavy definitely delivered. They played all their hits but the encore was definitely the kicker. When the band came out to sing their famous hit, The Silent Comedy, who is the band that performed before (also great music), presented the band with their framed gold record for the song — a great moment for a group of guys who work hard and make great music.

If you haven't seen The Heavy yet, you have to check them out whether it's in person or listening to the music. They're still on their North American tour, hitting Portland, OR tomorrow night, however that show is sold out. Regardless, their music is worth a listen, but most of you have heard it already, you just might not realize it.

"How You Like Me Now"