The band Heat Map Enterprise is The Music Co-op's Music Maker of the Month. (Photo by Damon Palovaara)

Over the tenure of Heat Map Enterprise’s operation, we realized that music is more than the prototypical idea of “listening.” Instead, we decided to expand upon the idea of an “all-encompassing experience.” We have developed this simple, yet explanatory, explanation.

It all starts with the foundational element of a musical organization – the drums. Our percussionist, Sam “Samosetti the Family Yeti” Strand, understands the structural requirements to formulate the back beat thus, the backbone of a groove. Alongside Sam’s powerful vocal prowess, his proclivity for choosing the pocket before flair, provides a solid, secure musical investment.

Naturally, without focused synergies between the bass and drum, one is left without feel. Hence our bassist and singer Hanz Guerdo. Professionally trained in both groove and harmony, he affords the listener a solid return on musical investment. Now that the platform for rhythm is understood, one must understand the melodic capabilities of this organization.

We are proud to have Jim Harrison as the organization’s lead guitarist — a necessary step in this company’s ladder. Combined with his vocal capabilities, solid background in blues, and his sophisticated yet unrefined bliss, he earned the “Dirt McGirt” award in 2024.

Following sequentially but not ordinally, is our second guitarist and vocalist Brandon Nolde. His unique approach to progressive and reggae-esque composition has lead experts in “Something Beyond” to rank him as one of the finest in his field of musical composition and melodic improvisation.

This formula provides a unique, prog-rock, country, metal, reggae, funk experience. Rest assured, an investment in the Enterprise is an investment for something more.

You can check out Heat Map Enterprise on Facebook and stream our “From Zero to One” EP on Spotify and other streaming platforms. For booking inquiries, please contact Dick Leads at heatmapenterprise@gmail.com.

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