Tim Austin (musician)
| Tim Austin | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Bluegrass |
| Occupation(s) |
Founding member, Lonesome River Band Founder, Doobie Shea Records |
| Associated acts | Lonesome River Band, Bluegrass Cardinals |
Tim Austin is an American musician and former founding member of the Lonesome River Band.[1] He is also the founder of Doobie Shea Records, a record label he ran from 1988 until 2004. In addition to the Lonesome River Band, he has performed with numerous artists, including Carlos Santana, Roebuck "Pops" Staples, Buddy Guy, and Marty Raybon.
Career
As a young musician in the late 1970s, Austin was traveling with the Bluegrass Cardinals, selling records, tapes and merchandise for the band at concerts.[2] During his time with the Bluegrass Cardinals, he met musician Buck Green who pitched a song to the group's founder Don Parmley. Parmley requested a copy of the song but Green never sent it to him. Austin later asked Green to send him the song which was one of the first releases for The Lonesome River Band, a group formed by Austin in 1982.[2] The group released its debut album in 1985 and Austin left the group in 1995 to focus on his record label, Doobie Shea Records.[1]
In 2014, Austin became part of the Experience Hendrix, a legacy tour of artists paying tribute to Jimi Hendrix.[3]
Lonesome River Band
The Lonesome River Band is an American contemporary bluegrass band, founded by Tim Austin in 1982. The band has released 15 recording projects since its formation and has experienced numerous personnel changes over the years, and has not included an original member since Tim Austin left the band in 1995 to focus on Doobie Shea Records.
Doobie Shea Records
Doobie Shea Records was a record label founded by Tim Austin in 1988 and featured independent bluegrass artists. The label ran from its inception in 1988 until it was shut down by Austin in 2004.[4] Artists who have recorded on the label included Dale Ann Bradley, Marty Raybon, Dan Tyminski, the Lonesome River Band, and Mountain Heart. It was based in Boones Mill, Virginia and distributed by Select-O-Hits.[4] The label's first critically acclaimed project was the Stanley Tradition, nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album and an IBMA award.[2] Shortly after the release of the group's first album, the label's studio burned down.[5] The studio then moved from Ferrum in Virginia to Boones Mill.[2]
Discography
For discography as member of a group, see Lonesome River Band.
Albums
As supporting artist
| Year | Title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Don't Lose This | Roebuck "Pops" Staples | Drums[6] |
| 2012 | Foggy Mountain Special: A Bluegrass Tribute to Earl Scruggs | Earl Scruggs | Engineer, Mixing, Producer[7] |
| 2012 | Live at Legends | Buddy Guy | Drums[8] |
| 2012 | Southern Roots & Branches (Yesterday and Today) | Marty Raybon | Engineer, Mixing |
| 2011 | I'm Going Out Tonight | Nellie Tiger Travis | Drums[9] |
| 2008 | Gardens in the Sky | James King | Guitar |
| 2008 | Carlos Santana Plays Blues at Montreux 2004 | Carlos Santana | Drums[10] |
| 2008 | Wheels | Dan Tyminski | Audio engineer, Mixing |
| 2007 | Footprints: IIIrd Tyme Out Collection | IIIrd Tyme Out | Engineer |
| 2007 | Original Fire | Speedfinger | Vocals |
| 2006 | Blues at Montreux 2004 (Carlos Santana Presents) | Bobby Parker | Drums |
Personal life
Austin is married to musician Nellie Tiger Travis, whom he played drums for on her 2011 album I'm Going Out Tonight.[9]
References
- 1 2 Bogdanov, Vladimir; Woodstra, Chris; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2001). All Music Guide: The Definitive Guide To Popular Music. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879306274. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 Green, Buck (25 October 2011). "Tim Austin: Where Is He Now?". Bluegrass Today. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
- ↑ "Experience Hendrix Fall Tour Launches This Week". Guitar. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- 1 2 "Doobie Shea Records Shutters". Billboard. 6 July 2004. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ↑ Morrison, Mark (1996-08-27). "Bluegrass Studio up in Flames". Roanoke Times & World News.
- ↑ Green, Elon (13 January 2015). "Pops Staple's Belated Finale". The New Yorker. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ↑ "CD Reviews 2012". Black Rose Acoustic. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ↑ Cain, Linda. "CD Reviews - Budy Guy Live at Legends". Chicago Blues Guide. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- 1 2 "Going Out With a Bang". Illinois Entertainer. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ↑ Gallant, Doug (5 April 2008). "Santana a maestro with the guitar". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 October 2015.