Biography
Josh Hyde - Vocals and Lead Guitar
Brett Brunson - Vocals and Rhythm Guitar
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Gabriel Guillory - Vocals and Bass Guitar
Bill Spears- Keyboards
Jamey Bell - Vocals and Percussion
Josh Hyde was born March 4th, 1969 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Spending most of his youth in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The echos of blues, jazz and zydeco were part of the landscape. Some of the local influences were Tabby Thomas, Larry Garner, and Silas Hogan. A singer/songwriter and guitarist, he produced his first CD in 1998 with the help of Jamey Bell entitled "All You Need Is Soul".
Working in collaboration with Sonny Landreth on the title track this CD is a mixture of blues, soul , and roots. Since then he has released two more independent CDs- "The Edge of Love" and "Dark Side". The second project, "The Edge of Love", was released in 2000. Working with grammy nominated piano player and song writer Steve Conn this CD blends many different influences from jazz to New Orleans rhythms to sultry ballads. Recorded with his band, the Hitchhikers, the 2004 release of "Dark Side" was the product of over 2 years in the studio and live cuts.
Josh Hyde's latest CD, "Where To Start", released in February 2009, highlights his growing mastery of guitar, songwriting and performance. A not to be missed collection of songs. A host of friends and musicians are featured on the new CD including:.. H. B Smith - Bass and Vocals.. Monty Lamaze - Bass.. Jamey Bell - Drums, Percussion and Vocals.. Brett Brunson - Guitar.. Gabe Guillory - Bass and Vocals.. Steve Conn - Piano and Wurlitzer.. Aaron Sibley - Vocals.. C. G. Thomason - Rhodes Piano.. Charles Parsons - Keyboards.. Carlos Ortiz - Trumpet.. Matt Hooker - Saxophone.. Rance Hawthorne- Trombone.. Gary Primich - Harmonica.. Eric Marler - Drums.. Les Whitt - Hammond B3
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