Shiva's Headband - Take Me Too The Mountains. LP. Led by Violin virtuoso Spencer Perskin (who prior to the band performed as a solo artist on the folk circuit) Shiva's Headband were a kind of rural hippy, psychedelic rock band mixing blues folk and country with an acid fried contempt for red neck society. They performed on the same psychedelic stages as The 13th Floor Elevators and the Conqueroo. Originally released in 1969 on Capitol this album is very much in the late 60's early 70's rural rock vein with flashes of the earlier psychedelic sound particularly evident on the re-working of the bands pre-album singles "Songs For Peace" and "Kaleidoscoptic".

Shiva's Headband - Take Me To The Mountains. CD. (Radioactive - RRCD131) Led by Violin virtuoso Spencer Perskin (who prior to the band performed as a solo artist on the folk circuit) Shiva's Headband were a kind of rural hippy, psychedelic rock band mixing blues folk and country with an acid fried contempt for red neck society. They performed on the same psychedelic stages as The 13th Floor Elevators and the Conqueroo. Originally released in 1969 on Capitol this album is very much in the late 60's early 70's rural rock vein with flashes of the earlier psychedelic sound particularly evident on the re-working of the bands pre-album singles "Songs For Peace" and "Kaleidoscoptic".LAST COPY OF THIS NOW DELETED RADIOACTIVE CD

Shiva's Headband - Psychedelic Yesterday + 2 Bonus Tracks. CD. Thick card digi pack CD version of the third release by the legendary Texas psych band. Psychedelic Yesterday, dates from the late '70's. Many regard it as the bands best album and it is definitely the hardest to find. Finally reissued thanks to their leader Spencer Perkin, this long awaited re-release is out now in it's original sleeve. Pure jazzy psych rock jamming with electric violin as the lead instrument proving why the band are well remembered for their live act.

Shiva's Headband - Psychedelic Yesterday. LP. LP (180 gram) thick card version of the third release by the legendary Texas psych band. Psychedelic Yesterday, dates from the late '70's. Many regard it as the bands best album and it is definitely the hardest to find. Finally reissued thanks to their leader Spencer Perkin, this long awaited re-release is out now in it's original sleeve. Pure jazzy psych rock jamming with electric violin as the lead instrument proving why the band are well remembered for their live act.

Shiva's Headband - In The Primo Of Life + Bonus Tracks. CD. (Akarma - AK292CD) Recorded in 1985 by the legendary Texan psych band, Shiva’s fourth album is a surprising blend of psych-rock, jazz and reggae. In The Primo Of Life is one of front man’s Spencer Perkins favourite albums. This CD version features 2 excellent bonus tracks and is housed in a thick card gatefold sleeve.

Shiva's Headband - Coming To A Head. CD. (Akarma - AK250CD) This excellent album was recorded in the early 1970's and was originally released on the obscure Armadillo Records. Founded in July 1967 by classically-trained violinist and folk artist Spencer Perskin, Shiva's Headband have proved to be one of Texas' most durable outfits. After scoring locally with a couple 45s, the band moved to San Francisco in the late '60s and recorded their debut album. This their second follows the same rural rock path with some great extended jams in the San Francisco spirit. It includes one bonus track,"Mr Noname" (live) and is housed in a thick card mini LP sleeve.

Shiva's Headband - Coming To A Head. LP. This excellent album was recorded in the early 1970's and was originally released on the obscure Armadillo Records. Founded in July 1967 by classically-trained violinist and folk artist Spencer Perskin, Shiva's Headband have proved to be one of Texas' most durable outfits. After scoring locally with a couple 45s, the band moved to San Francisco in the late '60s and recorded their debut album. This their second follows the same rural rock path with some great extended jams in the San Francisco spirit. It includes one bonus track,"Mr Noname" (live) and is housed in a thick card sleeve and pressed on 180 gram vinyl.

Shiva's Headband - Take Me To The Mountains...Plus. CD. (Akarma - AK359) Endorsed by the band here is the ultimate digi pak edition of this much neglected debut by the legendary Texan band - who performed on the same psychedelic stages as The 13th Floor Elevators and the Conqueroo. Led by Violin virtuoso Spencer Perskin (who prior to the band performed as a solo artist on the folk circuit) Shiva's Headband were a kind of rural hippy, psychedelic rock band mixing blues folk and country with an acid fried contempt for red neck society. Originally released in 1969 on Capitol this album is very much in the late 60's early 70's rural rock vein with flashes of the earlier psychedelic sound particularly evident on the re-working of the bands pre-album singles "Song For Peace" and "Kaleidoscoptic". This reissue features a great detailed booklet with loads of period photos and artwork as well as three contemporary live recordings including a 17 minute version of "Hi Love". A feast for US psych afficionadoes.

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