Cass McCombs is one of the most talented singer songwriters of our time, anywhere, let alone just the Bay Area. An evocative storyteller, Cass crafts memorable tunes you won’t soon forget. On his latest record, Heartmind, he’s backed by a crew of masterful musicians, and joined by an all star roster of guest vocalists. This batch of songs was written in the aftermath of the recent tragic deaths of three of his friends and musical collaborators, so you would expect a relatively somber mood. And so it is, while this record expertly explores a wide range of styles from bluesy folk rock to poppy roots rock, it’s full of sad songs with hopeful messages. Catch him soon, before all that’s left of our city is empty ketchup packets.
