Detroit to hear new Hayden

Singing songs of love, loss, loneliness and friendship, Toronto's Hayden will make a stop at Detroit's Shelter this Friday in support of his latest album, "The Closer I Get."

Creating an album that differs greatly from his debut, "Everything I Long For," Hayden experiments more on his second effort and evolves as a musician.

Look out for the first single - a sunny, upbeat track, "The Hazards of Sitting Under Palm Trees."

Although the differences seem almost shocking at first, fans who enjoyed "Everything I Long For," can find Hayden's vulnerability, sincerity and charm in "The Closer I Get." But fans will have to listen a little harder, because those traits are a little more subtle.

Courtesy of Outpost Recordings Hayden floats to The Shelter this Friday, this time with a live band and a wider variety of instruments.

Joined not only by Hayden's guitar work, most songs display a deeper musical sound with numerous other instruments.

The use of cello, drums, mellotron and banjo helps a few songs pick up the pace. Hayden even has a few borderline dance numbers on the new album.

In a recent interview with Hayden, he discussed the transitions made from his first to his second albums, as well as what to expect this Friday at The Shelter.

"I got bored with just playing one instrument every night for four years," Hayden said. "When I got the chance to go into the studio with a bunch of different instruments around me, I took advantage of it."

Hayden's tour in support of "Everything I Long For" featured his voice, guitar, harmonica and piano playing. Because Hayden's new album includes more, his live show will as well. This time around, he is touring with a live band which includes former members of Poledo and Change of Heart.

PREVIEW
	Hayden Friday, 6 p.m. The Shelter

Even now, many music fans in America have not heard of Hayden. In Canada, his music is more like a discovery. Hayden admits that it is tough to gather fans in the States without much support from radio and MTV.

"Detroit's different, but in the rest of America, there is a weird perception of me," said Hayden. "But as long as I'm playing live shows, people have a direct contact with what I am doing, which is a great way for people to actually see what I'm about."

And since the last album, Hayden has changed what his music is all about. With a docket full of shorter and more melodic songs, Friday should not solely be a night of the slow moving ballads that defined "Everything I Long For."

With a stronger sound and a wider range of tracks to choose from, Hayden could induce everything from tears to unstoppable foot-tapping to outright dancing. Those who go to see Hayden will have fun, however they show it.

"We're up there to have a good time," Hayden said. "Hopefully, everyone else will too."

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