BIOGRAPHY

GENRE: AMERICANA/COUNTRY

Nashville, TN-based Americana/country rocker Heath Forbes has never aspired to be the next version of anybody. He just wants to be the first version of himself. Growing up in rural Louisiana, Heath was first drawn to play music by blues-based rock & roll bands like Led Zeppelin, Cinderella, and even Jerry Lee Lewis. This was probably not the norm for a kid growing up in the mid 1990's. Later, while attending the University of Louisiana (Monroe) on a football scholarship, Heath began playing in local bar bands. During this time he became influenced by Southern-based alt-rock bands like Better than Ezra and Drivin N Cryin. His band was regulars on the college scenes of Louisiana and surrounding states. After graduating college Forbes took his music to New Orleans. In the dark and gritty life of the Crescent City his songwriting flourished and after the hurricane of 2005, Forbes left New Orleans and relocated to Shreveport, LA. By this time, his musical style had began to morph into more of a country sound. He fell right in with the Texas music movement that was happening right across the state line. Playing dive bars with bands like Reckless Kelly, Randy Rogers Band, and other red dirt artists, Heath found his niche. After some time in Shreveport, countless hours in bars, and thousands of miles on the road, Forbes was ready to make the move to Nashville. Some say he's a bit wild, but shouldn't be swayed by the rock & roll vibe. Forbes has solid country roots. Heavily influenced by eclectic country artists like Steve Earle, Jerry Reed, and Dwight Yoakam and in typical Nashville fashion, Forbes packed up everything he owned into a small trailer and moved to Music City. He had no place to live and had never even visited Nashville. It can be an overwhelming place to be, but he seems to thrive with his back against the wall. Since moving to Nashville, Forbes has surrounded himself with some great musicians and produced what some say is his best recording to date. The album "Caught in the Middle & a Little Between..." was released in the Spring of 2010 to several positive reviews. Heath is home in Nashville and will keep working hard to have his music heard. He doesn't want to be the next anybody. He just wants to create good music that earns the listener's respect and to be the first Heath Forbes. So far, so good..

QUICK FACTS

GENRE: AMERICANA/COUNTRY

QUOTES

"In all my years in radio I have not crossed paths with a more exciting performer than Heath Forbes. He loves what he does and it shows."

-John Reynolds, Program Director KJLO, Monroe, LA

"Heath is one of those guys who is so real you can smell it"

-Leon Medica, Grammy winner and Louisiana Music Hall of Fame member

"With one foot firmly planted in country tradition and one foot pointed towards the future... He gives country music the kick in the ass that it needs to survive! Heath Forbes is an artist to watch out for."

-Toby Otero, Music Director, KJLO, Monroe, LA

"From Spencer, Louisiana, right on Bayou DeLoutre where the cypress meet the pines, it’s hard to put a label on Heath. There's no need to try to categorize him. If someone feels they have to, just put him under the category of Louisiana boy who can flat sing his ass off..."

-Monty Russell, Singer/Songwriter/Concert Promoter and Radio Host KXKZ 107.5 FM, Ruston, LA

"While Caught In The Middle will likely be labeled a country album, it's not just a record for country music fans. It's a record for Southern rock fans and a record for alternative fans that don't mind a little grit and twang in their music."

- Fred Phillips, Entertainment editor, The News Star and Gannett News

"Caught In the Middle…And A little In Between is a great debut album for Forbes. His sound is an exciting mix of country music with alternative country rock. With 9 of the 12 tracks written by Forbes, the songs are greatly influenced by the places he has called home. Forbes, along with James Cook, produced a rockin' album with incredible musicianship."

-Steve Pope (General Manager Blue Steel Records & Nashville Music Industry Veteran)

"Heath Forbes is an incredible new artist who provides a breath of fresh air in the typical country music scene with his more alternative style. His music is a combination of raw lyrics, edgy instrument combinations, and a powerful Southern voice. The more you listen to this album, the more you are drawn into his storytelling, while simultaneously being entertained through the variety of songs on the album. I find myself rotating through which song is my ‘favorite’ for the week, or even the day depending on the mood I'm after. I would highly recommend this album to anyone looking to expand their music collection with a unique new sound - download it and enjoy!"

- A. Sekhri (Fan, San Diego, CA)

EVENTS/DATES

Heath Forbes Events/Dates- 2012

Jan	24	Whiskey Bent Saloon	8:00 p.m.	Nashville,TN
Jan	27	6th Street Bar	8:30 p.m.	Monroe,LA
Jan	28	Cadillac's Rock 'n' Country	8:00 p.m.	La Place,LA
April	6	Duck Room at Blueberry Hill	8:00 p.m.	St Louis, MO
April	7	Whiskey Wild Saloon	6:00 p.m.	Columbia, MO
May	12	Lincoln Country Music Festival	11:00 a.m.	Fayetteville, TN
June	7-12	CMA Music Festival	12:00 PM	Nashville,TN