October 6th - SOUTHBOUND TRAIN was awarded GarageBand TRACK OF THE DAY October 25th - MAMA was awarded GarageBand TRACK OF THE DAY

Southbound Train is the upcoming CD release
by Nashville \ Phoenix Recording Artist Steve Richards

Southbound Train was recorded at Merit Studio in Nashville with Gary Buck of Broadland International Records as Producer. Through Gary, Steve has had the pleasure of working with some of Nashville’s Finest “A” list Musicians.Over the course of 3 years, Steve has flown to Nashville several times to lay down the tracks that have become “Southbound Train”.

Once the tracks were complete, the 2” Masters were flown to Phoenix where Steve and Victoria contacted Don Salter, owner of The Saltmine Studio in Mesa Arizona about Final Mixdown and Mastering. John Gray, Pro-Tools Wizard of the West and The Saltmine Studio’s Lead Engineer was given the task at hand, and new life was brought to the already phenomenal tracks out of Nashville. Additionally, two songs “That Makes It Tough” by Buddy Holly, and “Take Me To the Rain” written by Steve, were both recorded entirely at the Saltmine with Don, and John, and Steve all at the Production Helm. 

Many thanks go to Jimmy Nichols who flew into Phoenix from Nashville to play on the Tracks, along with Mike G. Smith who lives here in Phoenix and runs Gatlin Brothers Music, Marty Friedman for his great licks on “That Makes It Tough” and David Ellefson for playing Bass on both cuts. The other musicians that rounded out the Phoenix Sessions were, Mike Andrews on drums, Dave Doud on Acoustic guitar, Dominic Amato who played Saxophone on “That Makes It Tough” and Steve on Vocals and Rhythm Guitar.

"It has been the thrill of a lifetime, to be able to associate with such a dynamic of highly talented individuals. Each and every one of them Gifted with the Spirit of Music".

Out Deepest Appreciation goes out to you all !

Steve and Victoria Richards