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HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER IN CONCERT:
Hiss Golden Messenger mix honky-tonk country, roots rock, and contemporary folk for an intoxicating home brew of familiar musical styles. For fans looking for an engaging concert experience, this up-and-coming group is sure to deliver with everyman anthems that encourage ticket buyers to sing along. Vocalist/guitarist M.C. Taylor is a magnetic figure in concert, always getting fans feeling good with his working-class hero vocals and playful audience interactions between tunes. The group’s driving, hook-laden songs and musical versatility allow them to take old genres and make them fresh with unexpected detours—a simple country song might feature a funky guitar break, or a folk ballad could turn into a thumping rocker halfway through. The end result is a gripping thrill ride for fans who love to hear familiar sounds delivered with a modern twist.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
M.C. Taylor and Scott Hirsch formed Hiss Golden Messenger in 2007 after their previous group The Court & Spark dissolved. Relocating to North Carolina, the group quickly absorbed much of the area’s musical flavor, resulting in a more country-oriented sound. In 2009 the group released their debut album Country Hai East Cotton, which received positive reviews despite its limited run on Taylor’s own label: Heaven & Earth Magic Recording Company. They delivered their international debut Bad Debt in 2010, followed by Poor Moon (2011) a year later. Their fifth album The Lateness of Dancers (2014) featured a more mainstream sound that increased the band’s cross-over appeal, and led to their national television debut on the Late Show with David Letterman, where they played fan favorite “Southern Grammar”.
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The best single act I’ve ever seen! Magical! Hiss is a masterful frontman and captain of his ship. He’s on top of his game. I will see him every time he comes through town!
Hiss was really tight and the guitarist was great. The opener Alexa Rose had a fabulous voice and wonderful original songs.
The venue was cozy, charming and new. Enough space and wasn’t overcrowded. Music and band were fantastic and the sound was really good overall. I had a blast and look forward to more shows in the future.
The band was so glad to be performing again and it showed! Everyone was having so much fun. The Englewood, Hershey is an amazing place for music- the sound in that beautiful room was amazing. It was a perfect fit for this band.
Please bring these guys back next year! Super tight for their first show in a while. Had the groove going all night. Great musicians!
Molly Tuttle and Hiss Golden Messenger were both amazing. Will def catch them again, next time they're in town.
We came to the show to see the fantastic Molly Tuttle and where not disappointed by here wonderful set that highlighted her virtuosity on the guitar and beautiful voice. It was a joy to experience her live. However, whoever the lighting technician was needs to find a new profession! We were standing at front stage center and were blinded for the entire set by the LED lights shining out into the crowd from behind Molly. We could not even see her face six feet away and it was literally painful to look up at the stage.
Webster hall staff forced band to cut over 5 songs and end show early. Also staff was incredibly rude to fans and the talent. Highly disappointing.
M.C. Taylor and his band were fabulous. Band was tight, M.C.’s voice excellent and they obviously love what they do. Highly recommend if they are coming to your town, or you should travel to see them!
Hiss Golden Messenger brought a lot of widescreen shimmer for most of last night's show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. With a crack band featuring Phil Cook on keys and guitar, Ryan Gustafson (of The Dead Tongues) on guitar, banjo and mandolin, Scott Hirsch on bass, and Darren Jesse on drums, there was no difficulty replicating the textures on any of the songs they played. Things got a little more down and dirty near the end with a towering version of Southern Grammar (Josh Kaufman adding extra guitar) and an amazing encore of the Grateful Dead's Brown Eyed Women and Brother Do You Know The Road? Tift Merritt opened the show, commanding the stage with her gorgeous voice, well-crafted songs, and skillful but gutsy guitar and piano playing. She was assisted at times by Phil Cook and returned the favor during HGM's set, singing backup on most songs and sitting in on keys. It was that kind of night - generous and heartfelt. They still have more dates ahead. I'd get there if they come near you!
Brighton Music Hall is a great cozy venue where you can be really personal with the artist. Hiss Golden Messenger interacted with the crowd and played an amazing set full of energy. I'd highly recommend that anyone go see them live!
