Don Diego Trio - Greetings From Austin

Mark Harman (Restless): I first met Don Diego about four years ago when he invited me to come to Italy to play with his band the Adels. I'd already heard about this red hot guitarist and vocalsit from Sicily throught the Rockabilly Grapevine and I was happy to go out and stand toe to toe with him and play some good Rock 'n' Roll. I was amazed at just how great the band was...it was easy for them to play whatever I wanted to play..............but I was even more amazed at the incredible talent that is Don Diego. As good a guitar man as anybody in the world, he is a true musician with his own untouchable style. He is also true to his music, which when you hear, you will instantly realise comes directly from his heart. I'm proud to say that over the years we have become great friends and we rip it up together as often as the fates allow. I hope we continue to do so, well into our old age and beyond!

The guests. “Greetings from Austin” is a postcard. We all know the world-famous graffiti with that written on it. And this record is a souvenir from that country and of that trip. A journey shared with other friends. That's the reason why a lot of them were invited to join the session. It's the super young and talented (and 100% texans!)Kristyn Harris the first guest. She has become an affirmed star in the western swing genre and she's one of the best voices you can find. The tune she is singing comes from the Bob Wills repertoire, and it's “My window faces the south” what we are talking about. In the same song you will find the partecipation of the guitar virtuoso Chris Casello. Detroit- born and for a long time living in Nashville, he's playing two killer lapsteel solos, competing with Mario and Diego's playing. And we're proud to say that both Chris and Kristyn won the Ameripolitan 2017 Awards in their respective categories! Let's go ahead with the guests - talking about californian outlaw singer Mike Maddux. He comes from the “Ponderosa Aces” band and he's a great friend of the Trio. He sings a tune Diego wrote a long time ago in italian, that's why Lunedì becomes Monday. And the real postcard is sent by one of the most historic Austin singer: Mrs. Teri Joyce. A self-penned song talking about Austin day and night life, about its pubs, venues and, of course, music! Last but not least, the record features Memphis son John Whittemore on the pedal steel and italian (but long time settled in Austin) pianist Massimo Gerosa. They all work together to realize what the real country sound is, giving the whole session a typical Honky Tonk atmosphere!

Tracks:

1 DON DIEGO TRIO, THE - Intro 2 DON DIEGO TRIO, THE - Rolling Wheel 3 DON DIEGO TRIO, THE - Loves The Rain 4 DON DIEGO TRIO, THE - I Didn't Walk The Line 5 DON DIEGO TRIO, THE - My Window Faces The South (Feat. KRISTIN HARRIS & CHRIS CASELLO) 6 DON DIEGO TRIO, THE - Suspicious 7 DON DIEGO TRIO, THE - Waitin' For A Beer 8 DON DIEGO TRIO, THE - Truck Drivin' Daddy 9 DON DIEGO TRIO, THE - Monday (Feat. MIKE MADDUX) 10 DON DIEGO TRIO, THE - Austin (Feat. TERI JOYCE) 11 DON DIEGO TRIO, THE - Daddy's On A Freight Train 12 DON DIEGO TRIO, THE - Django With Twango 13 DON DIEGO TRIO, THE - There's A Bit Of Everything In Texas