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Nypost · · 1181 words · By Matt Levy; Hannah Sulcov
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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/ticket-sales/head-and-the-heart-2026-brooklyn-para…

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Glittering Generalities 80% confidence
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12 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“On May 10, the folksy sextet took over the intimate Brooklyn Paramount and revisited their 2011 debut album, “The Head and the Heart,” which they played in full.”
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While one web search result mentions a 2026 tour and another mentions a May 10 performance at Brooklyn Paramount, there is no corroboration from multiple independent sources confirming the specific detail that they played their 2011 debut album in full that night.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2011–12 Sacred Heart Pioneers men's basketball team represented Sacred Heart University during the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Pioneers, led by thirty-fourth year head coa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011–12_Sacred_Heart_Pioneers_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brooklyn is a 2009 novel by Irish author Colm Tóibín. It won the 2009 Costa Novel Award, was shortlisted for the 2011 International Dublin Literary Award and was longlisted for the 2009 Man Booker Pri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_(novel)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Head Automatica is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York fronted by Glassjaw frontman Daryl Palumbo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_Automatica
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“Frontman Matt Gervais didn’t stay on stage for long. Just a few notes into the night, he was already in the crowd”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general biographical information about people named Matt and unrelated Brooklyn-based artists; there is no evidence regarding Matt Gervais's movements during a concert.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matthew Steven Rife (born September 10, 1995) is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for his self-produced comedy specials Only Fans (2021), Matthew Steven Rife (2023), and Walking Red Fl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Rife
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Royce Vavrek is a Canadian-born Brooklyn-based librettist, playwright, dance scenarist, musical theatre writer and filmmaker known for his collaborations with composers David T. Little, Missy Mazzoli,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royce_Vavrek
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American actor Terry Crews is known for playing Sergeant/Lieutenant/Captain Terry Jeffords in the Fox/NBC sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Julius on the UPN/The CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris and for his a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Crews_filmography
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“Pianist/vocalist Kenny Hensley talked about their early days in Seattle, getting lost one night on a long walk home after being out, which ended up inspiring “Down in the Valley.””
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The evidence provided relates to Kenny Chesney, not Kenny Hensley of The Head and the Heart. No information regarding the inspiration for 'Down in the Valley' was found.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kenny Chesney during a performance in Jacksonville, Florida on August 30, 2008 In August 2008, Chesney released a song titled "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven", which reached number one Billboard Hot …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Chesney
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web search NEUTRAL — This is the official music videos playlist for Kenny Chesney featuring hits like “Don't Blink”, “Come Over”, “The Good Stuff”, “Get Along” and more! Subscrib...
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwb7LvnkY82MQojWRFCWk…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Official Website of singer, songwriter, and record producer Kenny Chesney.
https://www.kennychesney.com/home
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“drummer Tyler Williams’ tale where he lost his phone his car at a gas station... until a stranger found it and called the band’s vocalist-violinist Charity Rose Thielen. They arranged to meet right by Sub Pop Records... and six months later, the band was signed there.”
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Wikipedia and other sources confirm the band is signed to Sub Pop and that Tyler Williams and Charity Rose Thielen are members, but the specific anecdote about the lost phone leading to the signing is not corroborated by multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hal Donell Williams Jr. (born November 11, 1991), known professionally as Pyramid Vritra, is an American rapper and record producer. Aside from their solo career, they initially rose to fame as a memb…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band. They were formed in the summer of 2009 by Josiah Johnson (vocals, guitar, percussion) and Jonathan Russell (vocals, guitar, percussion). The band…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Head_and_the_Heart
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Head and the Heart is the first studio album by folk rock band The Head and the Heart, released on April 19, 2011, on Sub Pop. A deluxe edition of the album was released in August 2011 and include…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Head_and_the_Heart_(album)
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“During the emotional anthem “Lost in My Mind,” they brought out openers The Brudi Brothers”
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Multiple sources confirm The Brudi Brothers were the opening act/special guests for The Head and the Heart's 2026 tour, but there is no specific corroboration that they performed 'Lost in My Mind' together on May 10.
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web search NEUTRAL — with Special Guest The Brudi Brothers. May 1, 2026.Over the years, The Head and The Heart have established their status as a touring powerhouse, having landed prime time mainstage slots at Coachella, …
https://www.browncountymusiccenter.com/events/detail/the-hea…
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web search NEUTRAL — with special guest The Brudi Brothers. Sat, May 02, 2026 8 PM Buy Tickets.SPIN Magazine boasts, "Performing live is where The Head and The Heart’s distinctive sweep truly blossoms."
https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/detail/the-head-and…
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web search NEUTRAL — With support from the Brudi Brothers across the entirety of their U.S. trek, it's definitely set to be intimate nights of amazing folk bangers.Across the 11-date U.S. trek, they'll be sharing the stag…
https://www.wangtheatreboston.com/events/the-head-and-the-he…
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“After a brief intermission, THatH kept the energy going with a standout duet between Matt Gervais and Charity Rose Thielen on the stirring, mysterious “Grace,” an unreleased track from 2011”
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Two separate web search results explicitly refer to 'Grace' as an 'Unreleased Track 2011' by The Head and the Heart.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Head or Heart is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri, released on April 1, 2014, via Atlantic Records. It was originally expected to be released on March 11, 2014, bu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_or_Heart
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band. They were formed in the summer of 2009 by Josiah Johnson (vocals, guitar, percussion) and Jonathan Russell (vocals, guitar, percussion). The band…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Head_and_the_Heart
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Head and the Heart is the first studio album by folk rock band The Head and the Heart, released on April 19, 2011, on Sub Pop. A deluxe edition of the album was released in August 2011 and include…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Head_and_the_Heart_(album)
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“On May 10, The Head and the Heart played 21 songs at Brooklyn Paramount.”
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One web search result explicitly states 'On May 10, The Head and the Heart played 21 songs at Brooklyn Paramount,' but this is not corroborated by a second independent source.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Head and the Heart tour schedule 2026. A complete North American calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.On May 10, The Head and the Heart played 21 s…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/ticket-sales/head-and-the-hear…
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web search NEUTRAL — There are no songs in this setlist because the concert hasn't started yet. Doors are at 3:00 PM*. The scheduled start of The Head and the Heart is at 4:00 PM*. Please check back later to view, add or …
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-head-and-the-heart/2026/b…
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web search NEUTRAL — No copyright infringement intended. All credit goes to The Head and the Heart for creating this lovely song!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n3OAc5TgrY
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“After releasing their sixth studio album “Aperture” in 2025, The Head and the Heart followed that up with a seven-track EP featuring entirely new arrangements and acoustic reinventions of favorite tracks.”
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Multiple independent sources (Spotify, Stereofade, and another web result) confirm the release of the album 'Aperture' on May 9, 2025. However, the specific detail about a subsequent seven-track EP of acoustic reinventions is not explicitly corroborated by these sources, though the album release is verified.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Head And The Heart · album · 2025 · 12 songs.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5wyhyzvoRACvYCIyYr9vQM
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web search NEUTRAL — Now, indie folk band The Head and the Heart promise you’ll be hearing them like never before in their new LP Aperture, set to release May 9. The title refers to the space or opening where light passes…
https://firebirdmagazine.com/news/head-heart-aperture
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web search NEUTRAL — Their new album, Aperture, feels like both a homecoming and a bold step forward for the band. Released on May 9, 2025, Aperture marks a turning point for the band: it’s their first fully self-produced…
https://stereofade.com/the-head-and-the-heart-aperture/
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“you can find “Ghosts In The Machinery” here.”
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No evidence was found for a project or track titled 'Ghosts In The Machinery'.
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“Wilderado: “Surefire” / Brudi Brothers: “No More Cowboy Than You (Demo)” / Michael Marcagi: “Scared To Start” / Evan Honer: “Jersey Giant” / Houndmouth: “Sedona” [as most-streamed songs on Spotify]”
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No evidence was found regarding the most-streamed Spotify songs for the listed artists.
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“East Freehold Showgrounds Freehold, NJ Friday, June 26 / Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY Saturday, July 25 / Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards Lafayette, NY Friday, July 31 / Borderland Festival East Aurora, NY Sept. 18-20”
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“Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame”
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