On Thursday, September 12, KPP Concerts welcomes back Mountain Head to The Broom Factory in Kingston (web link) – the eccentric duo of Kyle and Ben Hannah, renowned for their gold-toothed swagger, genre-bending sound, and larger-than-life performances.

Over the past several years, Mountain Head has performed numerous concerts, festivals and special events in and around the city. For the two brothers though, Kingston isn’t just another tour stop. It’s a homecoming.

“Most of our family is from Napanee, so whenever we were visiting, Kingston was the big city we’d head into.” they explain. “The whole area has always been part of our lives. Playing Kingston just feels right.”

That connection to the city extends beyond the stage.

The pair light up when reminiscing about pre-show meals downtown: From Black Dog Tavern to Red House, they’ve got their go-to spots (though they admit to keeping it light before a performance). “We learned the hard way: If you eat too much fried food before a gig, you’re asleep halfway through the set.”

This month also brings something new from Mountain Head: A single dropping on September 18, which they describe less as a song and more as a ritual. “It kind of appeared on its own, like finding an old map that had been buried for 10,000 years,” they explain. “It was like an initiation into a new way of writing, the first of a series of songs that hit us in this strange, ritualistic way.”

While their sound is evolving, they promise it still carries the unmistakable Mountain Head DNA.

The band has also carved out their own ritualistic tradition with their annual Boathouse Show. Born out of pandemic downtime and a desire to bring their community together for good, the event—hosted at their parents’ cottage—has raised over $11,000 and countless truckloads of food for local food banks. “It started simple, bring a non-perishable and enjoy some music, but it’s grown into something really meaningful. We’re even thinking of collecting food at every show and donating specific to where we are.”

Mountain Head’s image is as iconic as their music. Black-and-gold threads, custom-tailored denim, long hair, beards, wide-brimmed hats, and—yes—the gold grills have become part of the band’s mythology. While the look evolved organically, each step felt inevitable. “We started with black and gold because our guitars were already that colour. Then came the hats, then the denim, then the gold teeth. At first we thought, 'This is either the dumbest or the coolest idea ever.' But it stuck.”

Of course, the brothers' musical influences run deep. Hip-hop and metal thread into their psychedelic rock foundation, with Wu-Tang Clan leaving an especially strong mark. “We once had to choose between covering ‘Shimmy Shimmy Ya’ or ‘Spirit in the Sky.’ We went with Shimmy, and that choice opened a lot of doors for us.”

So, what can newcomers expect when Mountain Head hits The Broom Factory stage?

Kyle and Ben don’t hesitate: “You probably haven’t seen anything quite like it. It’s the cutting edge of rock 'n roll. A mix of psychedelia, dance, metal, carnival, and pure energy. We’re singing as one voice, no tricks. Just us. And whatever happens when the lights go on.”

With Kingston’s roots in their bones and a new chapter of music unfolding, Mountain Head’s return promises a night of ritual, rhythm, and rock 'n roll you won’t forget.

Details and tickets to their September 12 performance at The Broom Factory in Kingston can be found here: web link Posted: Sep 5, 2025