The Heartless Bastards

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Singer-songwriter Erika Wennerstrom leads the Ohio-born, Austin-based band The Heartless Bastards. On the new album, "The Mountain," the group lives up to its name with relentless blues-rock riffs and Wennerstrom's unmistakable vocals. They join us to play live in our studio.

Photo: The Heartless Bastards on Soundcheck

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