I’ve no doubt that many a sports fan has dreamed about breaking into their local arena and standing in the center of the room looking up at the seats arrayed around it. Pittsburgh-based The Commonheart live out that fantasy in their latest video, sneaking into their hometown PPG Paints Arena to perform their latest single from the center of the arena floor.
And what a song it is! Part of the fun, at least for those not familiar with the band, is that the riffing guitar at the open might have you thinking this is a hard rock song. While it certainly does rock, when the horns, organ, and vocalists join in, it transforms into a rousing R&B gem. Think Stax… by way of Pittsburgh.
Says the band: “A rock n roll song with a big brass sound driving the train. The song screams of frustration and moments of stress that seem impossible to navigate until you realize it’s the people around you that make it worth it.”
Twangville is honored to premiere the glorious “Names” from Pittsburgh’s The Commonheart.
About the author: Mild-mannered corporate executive by day, excitable Twangville denizen by night.