The Head and The Heart - The Doe Bay Sessions (2011)

Produced by Abbey Simmons and Josh Lovseth
Directed, Filmed and Edited by Tyler Kalberg
Sound and Mix by Chris Proff
Production Assistant Claire Yuckert
"Josh McBride" and "Oh Virginia" by The Head and The Heart: www.theheadandtheheart.com
Read the original blog post: www.soundonthesound.com/​2011/...

[@happymomwife]

We saw these guys last night and talked to Charity & Josiah afterward. I mentioned the Doe Bay Sessions & that these 2 songs were my husband's and my favorites. She exclaimed "How do you know about that!?" I love how they don't even seem to realize how popular they are. She was all friendly-but-slightly-shy smiles and gratitude. Then she hugged me after we spoke. She hugged me, not the other way around. I knew they were great musicians, but now I'm impressed with them as human beings as well.

[@radagascar1]

2019 and wish their music was still like this...

[@qwertyfied4921]

2021

[@radagascar1]

@@qwertyfied4921 2022

[@user-uo8wu9kx8k]

@@radagascar1 they’re just not the same :( I mean, the new stuff was cool, but these were their best, something was missing… hope someday can hear these once again

[@lea3ify]

Wow I think this is their best version of Virginia, I've had goosebumps during the all song !!

[@quietwave]

me too

[@alyricaldreamer9642]

Why is no one commenting on the fact that they're using pebbles and water as percussion? Just beautifully done!

[@eduardowagner2636]

Was just thinking about that.

[@EranEdry]

Hauntingly beautiful. Magnificent male/female harmonies.

[@dressedinpain]

I find that humble, down to earth musicians often make the best music, because they have nothing to proove. This band is no exception.

[@chriskhaos17]

This right here is why they're the best thing to ever come out of Seattle

[@realizenreality]

But.. Fleet Foxes

[@CohenBrohen]

But... Jimi Hendrix

[@surge65]

But...Heart

[@SladeBlue]

I cannot possibly love this group more. HUGE THANK YOU to my co-worker for telling me about them. Absolutely beautiful harmonies that speak to my soul.

[@youremostwelcome]

It was the same when I saw them in Sweden. I hadn't seen the Doe Bay session at that point, but from meeting them, I'm sure their response would have been the same level of gratitude. They're lovely people.

[@tdvallan]

I love being from Washington, such great music and artists come from this state.

[@happymomwife]

I'm glad you enjoyed the show, too. We're seeing them again in August and the show is early enough that we might take our toddler. She loves their music. I can't wait!

[@natsdad300]

how good are these guys, Charity you are something special

[@LoveMostHigh]

I just woke up o this playing, pretty effin' epic!

[@chelsnola5689]

Really love this. Been listening for years

[@admill79]

Beautiful and Brilliant.....A harmony that stirs the soul.

[@alinelinsmaia5817]

Nunca canso desse vídeo. TH&TH

[@lucilwinchester]

Aline ♥️

[@joaorgpires]

I love the way Oh Virginia sounds, with those amazing voices, and the banjo. One of the best songs I've heard in a long time. Congrats to The Head and the Heart.

[@thatsamfeeling529]

I've been listening to this over and over and over again every day since I've heard/seen it. It's so inspirational and beautiful and full of wonder. Pure pure ecstasy.

[@brandonradobenko5428]

can't stop listening. thanks for making my day everyday

[@wushuugirl]

This is magical. I am so glad I stumbled upon this. This is talent.

[@leandrodasilva1003]

Essas duas canções tocaram meu coração profundamente! Obrigado pelas lindas canções, curto muito o som de vocês! Amo 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Camerenyoo9]

Been a fan for eight years and now just hearing “Virginia” for the first time and I can’t stop crying. Thanks guys. Nice to meet you all 💜

[@fashionair]

Amazing. The pebble rhythm was a nice touch. Both songs are incredible, and Oh Virginia is quickly on it's way to being a favorite.

[@MegaMuffin4568]

These songs are both so beautiful, it makes my heart hurt.

[@happymomwife]

The beauty of the internet. I hope they release these songs before too long. I'd love to be able to sing along to them in my car. :) I'm glad I mentioned this to them. I just hope one day I can make it to Doe Bay Fest!

[@shaunanyi1990]

I could just lay down there & listen to them play all day & all night long..better yet, have them sing by the fire place during the summer night. oh mann.....

[@subster22]

The Head and the Heart were here in Montreal last month, but I only found out about their music yesterday! :'( They are amazing, and I will experience their music live one day. I will.

[@PlzEnjoiSkating]

Everyone is so positive on this page... I love it!

[@1217Abby]

This is by far one of the most raw and best bands out there right now. You don't hear music like this all to often anymore. I first heard "Oh Virginia" live in Richmond, VA and it nearly brought me to tears. Thank you for doing the Doe Bay Sessions. This is what music should be about.

[@roseartlefty]

You guys are AWESOME!

[@MrPete0420]

you guys need to do these sessions every year amazing!!!!!!!

[@oopsadaze]

Just Beautiful to Listen to

[@Seaknifed]

Amazing song! thanks!

[@GuyConnolly]

I'm gonna have dreams about shooting a video like this now. You guys do an amazing job and have the best artists on.

[@bethgps]

amazing...

[@madisonolinger7515]

Personally, I think "Virginia" is their best song! I can't believe they don't have it on any albums? Is it on any EP's?

[@radagascar1]

Been searching for an answer to this question for years!! I agree.

[@Rock2005Star]

Yeah that's weird!

[@romeod7549]

Another Story is the best song

[@Neilleeds]

The best band in the world at aaaaaaahhhh. Ooooooooooo and mmmmmmmmm and woooohoooooing..

[@quietwave]

Yes

[@annmarie6870]

I can’t forget where the first started. I’m in tears

[@annmarie6870]

I’m really gonna miss this man 😢

[@toriwal9701]

This is simply perfect

[@Todwod936]

Wow, I just sang my heart out at the end of that song, I think i'll do it again:)

[@nataliedrouin632]

Well that was incredible

[@bartmanfan99]

This is music. I love them!

[@xtxrxe]

I don't think I have ever, ever loved a band this much.

[@samarasabenca6222]

This is my favorite song.. the both and “sounds like hallelujah” and Rivers and the roads.. perfect’s song’s

[@NicolasCurcioWriter]

Virginia is amazing. So happy they played that. Love you guys. And Seattle. And THATH.

[@alysonvillanueva826]

I cried.

[@zippitee]

love, lovely makes me weep. thanks darrin... oh, and... oh those stones falling...

[@daniellemartino9192]

Me and my hubby's fav song to sing together while he plays guitar...💙💙💙😥

[@kennyl8437]

Simply amazing.....

[@shaunanyi1990]

this kind of talent should be on the mainstream music scene. lovely

[@tshaik4121]

I love how he wears 3 different patterns together and no one gives a shit

[@quietwave]

Yes

[@marigoldtarot2361]

wonderful music, very beautiful:)

[@lwarteman]

You're obviously under the age of 50, so I don't expect your generation to appreciate PP&M's music. It was not just the music, it was the time, it was my life, it was my Mom singing their songs, it was everything. Their harmonies were amazing, nothing like that today.

[@thatswhatchelseasaid]

thank you!

[@Brickmastering101]

I cant wait to see them in Tulsa!

[@SuckAwnEet]

If I happened upon this session while I was hiking in the woods I would be convinced I had died and there was a Heaven afterall.

[@sarahchristian4817]

that guitar strap is pretty cool!!! would love to see you live!!!!!

[@mbmills3]

best 10 minutes i've spent in a while

[@e-mailcomercial2890]

Wonderful!!!!!

[@SophieLed1]

Always Beautiful The Head and the Heart *-*.

[@happymomwife]

I just saw this. Thank you. Likewise.

[@kayrdn]

I saw these wonderful people tonight with Drew Grove and the Pastor's Wives and it was goddamn fantastic.

[@moonleaf7513]

this is the best song ever!

[@happymomwife]

p.s. They played 4 new songs, in addition to tracks on their cd and Josh McBride. (No Oh, Virginia, though. They said it's not ready yet.) I can't wait until the other songs are available! The full band version of Josh McBride blew us all away! Even the men had chills.

[@jeremiahgallagher]

It is absolutely wild this is 8 years ago already

[@WildSoulYogaStudioMiddletown]

Umm Damien Jurado? I know i've seen this before for many years, but never noticed

[@mchatel91]

You guys need to come to tulsa!

[@appompa255]

How cool would it be to stumble upon this.....? (VERY)

[@deutshdiamant666]

excelente!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrTaliamac]

how sweet would it be to be sitting there with them

[@irishgirl81498]

now i'm a stranger... woah this set is just incredible.

[@ichwilldasvideo3]

such talents

[@ExtremeWXPredictions]

They are! Sept. 30th at Cains Ballroom

[@pianocat4421]

este video es lo mejor :")

[@quietwave]

Si

[@DaisyContreras141]

they need to put these songs on iTunes.

[@easypeasy2511]

oh the good old days

[@MrMonkeyslick]

simply makes gives me goosebumps and makes my eyes wet and heavy...so beautiful... 'now im a stranger"

[@JabYoFace]

This is the best band out right now (in my opinion).

[@MOTP80]

This is so amazing that dude in the brown hat looks in jeopardy of blowing his carotid artery. All in the name of organically awesome music.

[@evrydae]

wow. those rocks. oh god, those rocks.

[@wallybeep]

Beautiful.

[@amaracruentus2922]

(Lyrics:) JOSH MCBRIDE Came to the cold just to see you Standing there in expectation Pulling coat and blue eyes staring Oh, this vision does me good. In the city we don't know yet Across the bridges not yet burned Where the ice won't let us further Wind our way down through the woods. Take me to the attic ladder In the barn with broken floors With your boots of spanish leather And my hat knit out of yarn And my hat knit out of yarn. You are in the seat beside me You are in my dreams at night You are in grandmother's wisdom You are in grandfather's charm. Show me your trees in the orchard With the music on their branches Keep them from the mouths of creatures Who intend for them no good. Take me out past the wind break Speak the thing you could not utter, When we'll howl and moon will cower At the magic of the word. Oh, oh. Darling this is when I met you. For the third time not the last Not the last time we are learning Who we are and what we were. You are in the seat beside me You are in my dreams at night You are in grandmother's wisdom You are in grandfather's charm. OH VIRGINIA Oh, Virginia, I never thought it'd be Oh, Virginia, I never thought it'd be your face Calling out my name Calling out my name, you're calling my name Now I'm a stranger in someone else's home And all that I'm asking for is a place to call my own Just a place to call my own Just a place to call... Call home Oh, Virginia, your ghosts are running free Oh, Virginia, your ghosts are chasing after me And they're calling out my name And they're calling out my name, they're calling my name Now I'm a stranger, oh [x6]

[@richardhall3599]

If you have not seen these guys live your missing out there amazing live. Better than there studio I feel.

[@SEEKANDDESTROY717]

I disagree, the mainstream idiots wouldn't appreciate this amount of creativity and talent. This is simply too good for mainstream.

[@ndirish1294]

You need to come to the Midwest! My Girlfriend is in Seattle right now and I am crazy jealous...

[@auvgeek]

Coworker walked up and give me tickets to the Florence + the Machine show, for which The Head and the Heart opened. They were better than Florence! Really neat to see these videos from Doe Bay - I love kayaking through that area. Next time I'm there, I'm just gonna think how unbelievably awesome it would be to just kayak up to a live show from one of my favourite bands.

[@richardhall3599]

It's in the description there it's called "Josh McBride"

[@lindagayparkis6621]

🔥 🔥 🔥 ❤️

[@MrBones2012]

Oh my...

[@matheusoliveira2837]

MUITO BOM MESMO

[@marinabaldi_]

qué buena banda, loco!!

[@BartelJaap88]

perfect

[@GustavoFerelli]

Why isn’t this pearl on Spotify?!!

[@MattBurnside]

Oh Virginia for the next album!

[@dillylama91]

my effin goodness such livity :)

[@megjriley]

[@campbub]

bliss ;)

[@kelseytyerman4802]

Where do these Doe Bay Sessions take place??

[@KenCasemore]

Where the watermelons grow.

[@LucyLoppez]

what's the name of the second song? btw, this guys are just amazing! their songs make me happy!

[@beyzaamatanmazsn777]

Great

[@claynpendleton]

I concur