Bryan Harkness‘ debut album “One Night Rodeo” is set for CD and digital release on July 27, 2010.  In celebration, Bryan will be performing with his band on July 25, 2010 @ The Muck Duck in Houston.  More info, click here.  To purchase the album now (digital only), click here and on the right-hand side, you’ll see the album preview and Buy Now buttons.

Tierra Sessions Volume 5 – Bryan Harkness

“The songs in this list are songs that inspired me as a musician and as a writer. As you can tell, I am a fan of all music. My guitar inspirations, Pat Metheny, George Benson, and Pat Martino are great players and their music is timeless. I find myself exploring their music endlessly. As for the country songs, listen to the writing as some of the songs tell more than one story. I hope you enjoy listening to my mixtape as much as I enjoyed putting it together!” – Bryan

Alan Jackson- Drive – Buy on iTunes

Blues Traveler – Hook – Buy on iTunes

Collective Soul – December – Buy on iTunes

Fleetwood Mac – Dreams – Buy on iTunes

George Strait – Texas Cookin – Buy on iTunes

Lyle Lovett – If I Had A Boat – Buy on iTunes

Thomas Hulten – Cambiando Camas – Buy on iTunes

Pat Metheny Group - Letter From Home – Buy on iTunes

Robert Earl Keen - Front Porch Song – Buy on iTunes

Robert Earl Keen - Don’t Turn Out The Lights – Buy on iTunes

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Wildflowers – Buy on iTunes

Waylon Jennings – Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? – Buy on iTunes

UPDATE: We arrived at the Fox studios to find out the producer that approved the “Texas Jazz Masters” segment was out on location. The stand-in producer had not seen the piece so they are airing it at a later date. When we find out what time, we’ll let everyone know.

In the meantime, here is Bryan Harkness performing live:

Fox News 26 will be running a story on Tierra Studios and our Texas Jazz Masters series on a date TBA.  Thomas Hulten was the point man to represent the Texas Jazz Masters series, and held a recording session that was captured on film.

Here’s a behind the scenes view of the interview.

Biography:
It all started with a gift from grandfather to grandson. When Bryan Harkness was 10 years old, his grandfather gave him an old guitar and taught him how to play. By the time Bryan was 11, he was playing on stage at bluegrass festivals around Texas, and so began his musical journey.

At 18 years old and fresh out of high school, Bryan began his professional music career, touring for more than 4 years with legendary country and western artist Ray Price. During this time, he also shared stages such as the historic Ryman Auditorium, Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and D.C’s Kennedy Center, accompanying such musical luminaries as Gene Watson, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Lee Ann Womack, Kris Kristopherson, The Judds, and Martina McBride.

An avid songwriter who draws his inspiration from everyday life experiences, Bryan feels his music most closely resembles that of Alan Jackson and George Strait.

“Just anything in life that sparks something,” says Bryan. “By using your imagination, you put yourself in that place or in someone else’s shoes.”

When Bryan is not touring he spends his time teaching guitar and writing songs for aspiring artists at his home studio in Lufkin, Texas. He recently finished recording his first studio album at Houston’s Tierra Studios, set to be released in the summer of 2010 by Tierra Studios.

Bryan looks forward to touring with his own band in support of his upcoming album.

“The sky is the limit, ” says Bryan. “I’ll just ride the wave ’til it lets me off.”

Bryan Harkness teaches you how to play the guitar part of his song “One Night Rodeo”. You may download the guitar tab by clicking “Get It Now” below.

This week we will record fiddle tracks for Bryan Harkness.  Gilbert and Bryan have enlisted the talents of their friend Dale Morris Jr.. Dale has an amazing musical sense about him. I am looking forward to working with a musician of his caliber.

The three “M”s of a starting a good work week.  Perfect Planning Prevents Poor Performance!  Booking studio time this week and keeping the studio running smooth.  That’s the name of the game.  Must get the piano tuned for upcoming sessions.  Got fiddle sessions this week for Mr. Bryan Harkness!!!  Project is coming along!!!  In a little VMA aside, I’d also like to thank Kanye West for renewing my distaste for him.  Why is it that someone can be such a talented producer, yet be such a dishonorable person?  Come on, Kanye, act right!

Country singer-songwriter Bryan Harkness, who Tierra Music signed in May, is spending a lot of time at Tierra Studios this month recording 13 songs for his upcoming album. The record will come out in January 2010, but people will get a chance to hear his single “We Don’t Have to Walk Alone” long before that. Stay tuned for more.