about Hired Hands -

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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

Address: Don Richmond P.O. Box 825 Alamosa CO 81101

Info, contact and order hotline: 800-689-7786

Email - DonRichmond@worldnet.att.net

Other websites - www.howlindogrecords.com www.hired-hands.com www.rifters.net www.gymptf.com