Heron & Crane is the pastoral psych creation of Dave Gibson and Travis Kokas, former members of Columbus, Ohio power pop band, The Cusacks, and current members of Weird Mob and Cryptids After Dark, respectively. Inspired in equal measure by 60s psych pop, 70s acid folk, 80s synth pop and the hauntological sounds of vintage library music, Firesides is the perfect soundtrack to your next imaginary journey through undiscovered realms.

Firesides contains a kaleidoscope of sounds, from the ambient folk of opener, Another Unfortunate Mannequin, to the driving synth-pop of Stars Over Nara, from the krautrock groove of Space Junk to the pastoral folk of Companions of Fish & Turtles. Vintage Moog and Yamaha synthesizers are combined with acoustic instruments and folk inspired melodies to create an atmosphere of instant nostalgia.

The album was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia and Columbus, Ohio with the two members trading files and ideas back and forth remotely until the desired effect was achieved on each composition. Gibson and Kokas split the songwriting evenly and each bring their unique sound to the project as both explore the fringes of their musical taste.

So strap on your headphones and prepare to be transported to other worlds through the pastoral psych sounds of Heron & Crane's Firesides.

All guitars, synths, drum programming, percussion and vocals by Travis Kokas and Dave Gibson

Recorded 2017-2018 in Charlottesville, VA and Columbus, OH

Mixed by Dave Gibson
Mastered by Travis Thatcher

Artwork and layout by Renee Reighart

Thanks to friends and families

For Gabby