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Henrietta - The Trick is Not Minding

Jeremiah Stuard | July 23, 2014

“Initially, the writing process was how it has always been. Manny brings in some riffs that could make up a song and then we jam the parts to see how they feel and where we can take them. When it came time to finalize and record the songs though, we intentionally approached it in a really unfamiliar way. We demoed the whole album out at least twice just so we could listen back and change the stuff that we felt wasn't working as well as it could. Got rid of a song or two, and realized how much we liked some of the songs we were on the fence about.  Also, adding Colin into the process brought a

really awesome, new element to the writing. We just wanted to make sure that we made something that we were completely satisfied with in the end, regardless of how long it would take. Which ended up being like a year and a half I think. Haha.”  - John Chapman

 

I asked John Chapman, drummer of Henrietta, how the writing process had differed with this record, if at all. You ask me Henrietta has reinvented themselves as a band. The opening line “I’ve change my mind/ it happens all the time” really struck a chord with me in their single “The Trick is Not Minding.” I don’t think they have varied from their initial sound with this new single but refined what they have been doing this whole time.

 

I have had the privilege of seeing these fellas live and know that they pour their heart and soul into everything they do. They manage to captivate a crowd. They have decided to grace us with their presents at The Bomb Shelter, a local house show haven for weary travelers and those looking for the true Savannah underground taste. These guys have played The Jinx, Taco Abajo, and No Control, (those that remember it being a venue), before and have been absolutely spectacular at every time.

 

This is one of the hardest working bands I know, they continually play shows putting everything on the line for the slightest chance that you will make their show in what ever city they are playing it. Please, if you are in the Savannah area on August 18, do not miss this band!

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