about Hired Hands -
(click to go to the Hired Hands website)
Hired Hands is the band I regularly perform with. Here's a little info on us -
Hired Hands is a trio of
multi-talented musicians based in Taos, New Mexico, who deliver an eclectic blend of
country oriented music, from folk ballads to hot swing tunes, with some bluegrass, cajun,
two-steps, waltzes and R&B in beteween. Hired Hands performs this wide ranging
repertoire with a primarily acoustic instrumentation including two acoustic guitars,
mandolin, fiddle, banjo and harmonica as well as electric bass, all backing up their
strong solo and harmony vocals.
Jim Bradley provides the foundation for Hired Hands on bass guitar as
well as covering harmony vocals. Jim is widely recognized as one of the top bassists in
the region and is in demand for both recording and performing dates. His powerful rhythmic
and percussive playing provide the pulse for Hired Hands' energetic acoustic rhythms.
Billy Bond is back performing with Hired Hands for the
2002 season. Billy was one of the original Hands and is featured strongly on the
first Hired Hands CD. Billy plays dobro and acoustic guitar and covers a lot of
lead vocals as well as harmonies.
Don Richmond rounds out Hired Hands lineup. Don provides much of the
instrumental variety that keeps audiences engaged, performing on guitar, banjo, mandolin,
fiddle, and harmonica in any Hired Hands show (and sometimes in the same song). Don also
covers lead and harmony vocals.
DonRichmond@worldnet.att.net
Hired Hands website - www.hired-hands.com
