The HeartAches

Adding variety and a unique sound to HMC concerts, the HeartAches were formed in 2001 under the leadership of assistant artistic director Mark Lechner. The eight-man ensemble quickly became a favorite of audiences with a blend of riotous comic material and close-harmony jazz.

Having recently performed their first full-length concert, the HeartAches continue to grow musically. Under the direction of accompanist Lamar Sims, the group has traveled to Washington, D.C., to perform with Potomac Fever, the small ensemble of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C. They have performed on the stages of local venues such as Bar Natasha and Café 303, and continue to delight audiences during the season concerts of HMC.