Saturday, December 17, 2011

55 and Steel Pickin - Musicians and Studios

Here's a little more info on the musicians and bands that you'll hear on my CD, "55 and Steel Pickin'"


1977 - The Bois d'Arc Bottom Band was Gary Moreland (guitar), Mike Erwin (drums), Bob Robinson (lead guitar), Kelly Connell (bass), Phillip Rozell (harmonica), David Trout (guitar) and Gary Manning (piano), Boyd Hudgens (steel) By 2006 Manning is deceased and Lanny Milton (vocal) is a member of the band. Recorded at Huddlestons Studio, Garland, TX.

1985 - Robert Joe Vandygriff and Shades of Country included Terry Downs (lead guitar), Earl Gaddy (bass), Jeff Gwinn (drums) and Jim Shanks (saxophone), Boyd Hudgens (steel/banjo/dobro). Recorded at McKnights Studio, Mesquite, TX.

1986 - The Red Horse Band included Benny Vincent (lead guitar), Danny Batchelor (vocals/rhythm), Bob Campbell (vocals/bass), Jeff Williams (drums/vocals), Boyd Hudgens (steel)

1996 - Mike Grigsby and Triden's Prairie included Kevin Hudgens (drums), Roger Stripland (bass), Mark Welch (piano), Steve Carter (guitar), Chad Coursey (fiddle), Boyd Hudgens (steel, banjo) and guest Terry Down (lead guitar). Recorded at Eric Marino Studio, Paris, TX

2003 - Landon Teague - Gary Preston (guitar), Scott Ashmore (bass), Kevin Preston (drums), Eric Peel (mandolin), Brandon Teague (harmony), Boyd Hudgens (steel/dobro)

2005 - Wade White - Eric Peel (fiddle), Todd Hines (drums), Rickey Bond (bass), Boyd Hudgens (steel). Recorded at Holly Bond Studio, Reno, TX

2006 - Post Oak Savannah - Russell Wilson (guitar/vocal), Kent Gooding (guitar/vocal), Jason Dyess (guitar), Jerry White/Randy Simmons (bass), Kevin Hudgens (drums), Boyd Hudgens (steel/banjo). Recorded at Siesta Ranch Studio, Gilmer, TX

2007 - Eldon Page - Boyd Hudgens (steel), Band-In-A-Box (all other instruments)

2011 - Lou Ann Petty - Brad Davis (guitars/mandolin/keys), Ross Holmes (fiddle), Brandon Andrews (bass), Donald Higginbotham (drums), Boyd Hudgens (steel)