Eleven Hundred Springs
Encyclopedia
Eleven Hundred Springs is a Texas Country
rock band from Texas
. Their influences include Willie Nelson
, Buck Owens
and Doug Sahm
. They are known as one of the few remaining outlaw country
bands.
Formed from the remnants of Dallas rockabilly
band Lone Star Trio in 1998, EHS was founded by Matt Hillyer (lead vocalist, guitar, primary songwriter),Richie Vasquez(drums and harmony vocal) , Steve Berg (upright bass, harmony vocals), and Jason Garner (fiddle). It started as an annual Monday night show at Adair's, a honky-tonk and hamburger "joint" in the Deep Ellum section of Dallas, TX. Richie Vasquez left the band due to a prior road/gig commitments and suggested Bruce Alford.
After Bruce join the band , he along with Hillyer, Berg and Garner recorded their first self titled CD "1100 Springs".
In 2000, Eleven Hundred lost Garner and picked up the legendary local Chris Claridy on guitar. In late 2000 the band also picked up Aaron Wynne on pedal steel guitar. In 2002, Alford left the band and Mark Reznicek, formerly of the Toadies, took over on drums. Two years later, Claridy parted ways with the group, and in early 2005 Jordan Hendrix joined the band on fiddle. In 2006, original pedal steel guitarist Wynne left and Danny Crelin joined soon afterwards. In late 2008, Reznicek parted with band to go back on tour with the incredibly successful Toadies and Brian Furgeson filled in on drums. In 2009, yet another personnel change Crelin was replaced by Burton Lee on pedal steel. Despite going through six of its five member line up, the common denominator remained the duo of Hillyer and Berg. Hillyer has written many of the group's songs, including "Thunderbird Will Do Just Fine" and "Long-Haired Tattooed Hippie Freaks".
Their 1999 release, Live at Adair's Saloon, is one of the definitive albums of the late 90s Texas music scene. This album, along with popular Monday night performances at the famed Adair's Saloon in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas, helped make the band a favorite among the college students across Texas. Rising with Texas newcomers such as Pat Green, Cory Morrow, Kevin Fowler, and Roger Creager, Eleven Hundred Springs have toured across the state of Texas and have become one of the state's most respected touring bands.
Eleven Hundred Springs has shared the stage with Willie Nelson
, Charlie Daniels
, Leon Russell
, Dale Watson
, Robert Earl Keen
, The Derailers
, Billy Joe Shaver
, Charlie Robison
, Hank Williams III
, Supersuckers, Reverend Horton Heat, Pat Green
and Jack Ingram
.
, Alternative country
, Rockabilly
, Red Dirt (Music)
Texas Country
Texas country music is a rapidly growing sub-genre of American country music. Texas country is known for fusing traditionalist root sounds with the outspoken, care-free views of outlaw country...
rock band from Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. Their influences include Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
, Buck Owens
Buck Owens
Alvis Edgar Owens, Jr. , better known as Buck Owens, was an American singer and guitarist who had 21 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music charts with his band, the Buckaroos...
and Doug Sahm
Doug Sahm
Douglas Wayne Sahm , was an American musician from Texas. Born in San Antonio, Texas, he was a child prodigy in country music, but became a significant figure in blues rock and other genres. Today Sahm is considered one of the most important figures in what is identified as Tejano music...
. They are known as one of the few remaining outlaw country
Outlaw country
Outlaw country is a subgenre of country music, most popular during the late 1960s and the 1970s , sometimes referred to as the outlaw movement or simply outlaw music...
bands.
Formed from the remnants of Dallas rockabilly
Rockabilly
Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating to the early 1950s.The term rockabilly is a portmanteau of rock and hillbilly, the latter a reference to the country music that contributed strongly to the style's development...
band Lone Star Trio in 1998, EHS was founded by Matt Hillyer (lead vocalist, guitar, primary songwriter),Richie Vasquez(drums and harmony vocal) , Steve Berg (upright bass, harmony vocals), and Jason Garner (fiddle). It started as an annual Monday night show at Adair's, a honky-tonk and hamburger "joint" in the Deep Ellum section of Dallas, TX. Richie Vasquez left the band due to a prior road/gig commitments and suggested Bruce Alford.
After Bruce join the band , he along with Hillyer, Berg and Garner recorded their first self titled CD "1100 Springs".
In 2000, Eleven Hundred lost Garner and picked up the legendary local Chris Claridy on guitar. In late 2000 the band also picked up Aaron Wynne on pedal steel guitar. In 2002, Alford left the band and Mark Reznicek, formerly of the Toadies, took over on drums. Two years later, Claridy parted ways with the group, and in early 2005 Jordan Hendrix joined the band on fiddle. In 2006, original pedal steel guitarist Wynne left and Danny Crelin joined soon afterwards. In late 2008, Reznicek parted with band to go back on tour with the incredibly successful Toadies and Brian Furgeson filled in on drums. In 2009, yet another personnel change Crelin was replaced by Burton Lee on pedal steel. Despite going through six of its five member line up, the common denominator remained the duo of Hillyer and Berg. Hillyer has written many of the group's songs, including "Thunderbird Will Do Just Fine" and "Long-Haired Tattooed Hippie Freaks".
Their 1999 release, Live at Adair's Saloon, is one of the definitive albums of the late 90s Texas music scene. This album, along with popular Monday night performances at the famed Adair's Saloon in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas, helped make the band a favorite among the college students across Texas. Rising with Texas newcomers such as Pat Green, Cory Morrow, Kevin Fowler, and Roger Creager, Eleven Hundred Springs have toured across the state of Texas and have become one of the state's most respected touring bands.
Eleven Hundred Springs has shared the stage with Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
, Charlie Daniels
Charlie Daniels
Charles Edward "Charlie" Daniels is an American musician known for his contributions to country and southern rock music. He is known primarily for his number one country hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", and multiple other songs he has performed and written. Daniels has been active as a singer...
, Leon Russell
Leon Russell
Claude Russell Bridges , known professionally as Leon Russell, is an American musician and songwriter, who has recorded as a session musician, sideman, and maintained a solo career in music....
, Dale Watson
Dale Watson
Dale L. Watson is the former Assistant Director for the Counterterrorism Division of the FBI, as such he headed the FBI investigation into the September 11, 2001 attacks and the 2001 anthrax attacks.-Education:...
, Robert Earl Keen
Robert Earl Keen
Robert Earl Keen, Junior is an American Texas Country singer-songwriter. He is popular with fans of traditional country music, folk music, college radio, and alt-country. Keen currently resides in Kerrville, Texas and maintains a ranch in Medina, Texas.-Early life:Growing up in Houston, Texas,...
, The Derailers
The Derailers
The Derailers are an American country music band based in Austin, Texas. They were founded by Portland, Oregon natives Tony Villanueva and Brian Hofeldt in 1994.-History:...
, Billy Joe Shaver
Billy Joe Shaver
Billy Joe Shaver is a Texas country music singer and songwriter. Shaver's 1973 album Old Five and Dimers Like Me is a classic in the outlaw country genre.-Biography:...
, Charlie Robison
Charlie Robison
Charles Fitzgerald "Charlie" Robison is an Texas Country singer/songwriter, who was raised in Bandera, Texas. His brother is singer/songwriter Bruce Robison...
, Hank Williams III
Hank Williams III
Shelton Hank Williams, known as Hank 3 , is a neotraditional country and punk metal singer, drummer, bassist, and guitarist. In addition to his honky tonk recordings, Williams' style alternates among country, punk and metal...
, Supersuckers, Reverend Horton Heat, Pat Green
Pat Green
Patrick Craven "Pat" Green is an American Texas Country artist. Active since 1995, he has recorded a total of ten studio albums, including several independent works, three for Republic Records and two for BNA...
and Jack Ingram
Jack Ingram
Jack Owen Ingram is an American Texas Country artist signed to Big Machine Records, an independent record label. He has released eight studio albums, one extended play, six live albums and eighteen singles. Although active since 1992, Ingram did not reach the U.S. country Top 40 until the late...
.
Band members
- Matt Hillyer - Lead guitar, lead vocals
- Steve Berg - Upright and electric bass, "backing" vocals
- Jordan Hendrix- Fiddle
- Arjuna Contreras- Drums
- Burton Lee- Pedal Steel Guitar/ Dobro
Albums
- Eight the Hard Way (Smith Music, 2011)
- This Crazy Life (Smith Music, 2010)
- Country Jam (Palo Duro RecordsPalo Duro RecordsPalo Duro Records is an independent record label established in 2001 to focus primarily on Texas-based singer/songwriters and bands. The label specializes in musical styles from the Americana, country music, alternative country and Texas music genres....
, 2008) - Bandwagon (Palo Duro RecordsPalo Duro RecordsPalo Duro Records is an independent record label established in 2001 to focus primarily on Texas-based singer/songwriters and bands. The label specializes in musical styles from the Americana, country music, alternative country and Texas music genres....
, 20042004 in musicSee also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
) - Texas Unplugged, Vol 1 (Palo Duro RecordsPalo Duro RecordsPalo Duro Records is an independent record label established in 2001 to focus primarily on Texas-based singer/songwriters and bands. The label specializes in musical styles from the Americana, country music, alternative country and Texas music genres....
, 20042004 in musicSee also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
) - Broken Dreams, EP (Last Beat Records, 20032003 in music-January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested...
) - Waylon Jennings, The Red River Tribute Compilation (Omaha, 20032003 in music-January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested...
) - Straighter Line (13 Recordings, 20012001 in musicSee also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band....
) - No Stranger to the Blues (13 Recordings, 20002000 in musicSee also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List....
) - Live at Adair's Saloon (13 Recordings, 19991999 in music-Events:*January 7**After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation.**Paul McCartney attends the first of his stepdaughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia....
) - Welcome to Eleven Hundred Springs (13 Recordings, 19981998 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998.-Events:*January 28 – "Weird Al" Yankovic gets LASIK surgery to cure his myopia...
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See also
Outlaw countryOutlaw country
Outlaw country is a subgenre of country music, most popular during the late 1960s and the 1970s , sometimes referred to as the outlaw movement or simply outlaw music...
, Alternative country
Alternative country
Alternative country is a loosely defined sub-genre of country music, which includes acts that differ significantly in style from mainstream or pop country music...
, Rockabilly
Rockabilly
Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating to the early 1950s.The term rockabilly is a portmanteau of rock and hillbilly, the latter a reference to the country music that contributed strongly to the style's development...
, Red Dirt (Music)
Red Dirt
Red dirt refers to:* Red, iron-rich soil found in various regions of the world, such as the red clay soil that dominates the American South, especially around the piedmont and Oklahoma* Red Dirt , a genre of music originating in Stillwater, Oklahoma...