Born in salty Southern Maine in the winter of 2019, Silver Heels is a folk rock band that has been making waves in the Portland scene with the release of their self-titled debut album.

Original members of Silver Heels first came together by a stroke of luck in 2018 and began developing their dynamic, eclectic sound both on stage and around the campfire. When, in 2019, guitarist and songwriter Owen Howes approached the band with a set of original lyrics, a first album began to take shape. Silver Heels’ current iteration is Ian Leavitt (vocals/keyboard/guitar), Mike O’Neal (saxophone), David Vitali (drums), Charles Kemos (lead guitar), and Joe Greene (bass).

Their self-titled debut Silver Heels is an exploration of introspective narratives set in the backdrop of the bands’ coastal roots. Keys, bass, and drums meld to create a powerful undertow while horns, guitars, and harmonies howl in the high rigging.