Music & Lyrics: Alix Heffron
Drums: Danyal Ince
Photographer: Alexis Nguyen
Photographer: CeCe Anderson
Mixed & Mastered by Ian Gorman at La Luna Recording, Kalamazoo

Pothole

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Music & Lyrics by: Alix Heffron
Mixed & Mastered by: Alix Heffron
Cover Photo by: Katy Heffron

A Remote Sense of Remembrance - Alix Heffron Mix

Alix Heffron is a guitarist/songwriter/singer based in Kalamazoo Michigan.  Alix’s music ranges from the sound of the infamous acoustic live shows performed by artists Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots and Alice In Chains in the 90s to the versatile sounds of Jeff Buckley and Pink Floyd. 

Alix has released a new single, Pothole,  which can be found on all available streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Bandcamp, and SoundCloud).  Alix has also partnered with the talented Regan Isabella on the poignant and layered 2020 single “Hooligan of the Stars” (also on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Bandcamp, and SoundCloud)..

Alix’s first aspirations to become a professional musician started back at his middle school talent show, where he had signed up to perform the song “Imagine” by John Lennon.  Over the course of 2 months, he practiced and learned new skills to pull off the performance.  Alix had never done anything remotely like this before, so when he got done playing 2 shows, he was in awe of the feeling he got from it. He knew from then on that music would be the thing he does for the rest of his life. 

Alix has played with the Kalamazoo Academy of Rock (KAR) since 2018 and has performed at local hot spots like Bell’s, Old Dog Tavern, and The Wild Bull.  Alix has lots of experience performing solo sets, sets with a band, and more recently performing solo livestream sets.  

Currently Alix has one album project underway, which he has been working on since he was a freshman in highschool.  He has had help from many musicians within the Kalamazoo area including Bob Walllis, Jay Gavan, and Carrie McFerrin, as well as Mike Roche at Broadside Productions.  This ambitious 28-track project of all original tunes also features musicians outside the Kalamazoo area such as Hamilton Belk, Mercedes Bralo Cisternas, and Ethan Richey.  

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“Alix is a talented and ambitious songwriter, and his connection to a wide range of music is deep in his bones.  His original songs are imaginative and layered.  Whether performing or recording, on covers or originals, his guitar parts stand out on a well-crafted tone and his soaring falsetto vocals are a crowd favorite.  He's friendly and easy to work with on the stage, in the rehearsal room, and in the studio” (Bob Wallis).

“Like the best musicians, Alix is open minded and curious, perhaps wise beyond his years” (Adam Main).

"As a new instructor for The Kalamazoo Academy of Rock, and a first time Coffee House host, meeting and working with Alix was a perfect start for my new musical adventure. I was unsure of how to adapt from a self-taught musician to believing I had knowledge to share. Alix had a way of being completely present; listening, thinking through and responding in a way that tells those around him he is truly in the moment - his mind is not wandering or distracted. This attention crosses over to his musicianship. No one can mistake the feeling of authenticity and intention in the way Alix plays guitar and sings. He made me an instant believer, as he chooses songs to sing that not only suit his voice, but that resonate with him. I always look forward to listening to Alix, and to hear how he continues to grow with his musicality is wonderful to behold. To boot, Alix is one of the nicest people I have ever met! That means a lot in the business side of music - you can be a great musician, but if you're not enjoyable or easy to work with, forget about it. Alix has the whole package: really talented and super kind. I wish him all the best on his journey ahead” (Kait Rose).

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