Gary Higgins

The Profile

American singer-songwriter associated with the psych-folk underground, best known for Red Hash (1973), recorded before serving time for marijuana possession. Rediscovered and reissued by Drag City decades later, he returned with new and archival releases including Seconds and A Dream A While Back.

Best known for the 1973 album Red Hash; reissued by Drag City. Later releases include Seconds (2009) and A Dream A While Back (2011).

One review praises Red Hash’s beautiful, psych-folk aura and recounts Higgins’ pre-sentencing recording and later rediscovery. The Drag City reissue, pushed by Ben Chasny, revived his profile. A follow-up album is appreciated but seen as lacking the original magic. Overall tone: affectionate and wry.