Erik Happ's solo project Foothands embraces acoustic meditations

On the solo EP "Gentle But Firm," Erik Happ, a.k.a. Foothands, substitutes contemplative experimental folk for his bands' aggressive rock.“Gentle But Firm” is an apt descriptor of the EP released in early April by local multi-instrumentalist Erik Happ, particularly when compared to his other musical projects. Happ has set aside the aggressive prog rock he embraces as guitarist and vocalist of the trio False Pockets, as well as his grungy, post-punk tendencies as bassist for the band