Hacienda Brothers Discography of CDs

Hacienda Brothers music CDs Traditional honky tonk may be dead, but don't tell the Hacienda Brothers that -- they not only think it's still alive and kicking, they play the stuff as if their lives depended on it. An inspired collaboration between rough-hewn singer/songwriter Chris Gaffney and Paladins guitar picker Dave Gonzalez, the Hacienda Brothers' debut album gets marvelously sympathetic production from Memphis R&B legend Dan Penn, who also lends his estimable songwriter skills to two cuts, and obviously encouraged the band to walk the fine line between old-school country and old-school soul, hitting an emotional sweet spot that's deeply affecting. If Gaffney doesn't have the smoothest vocal instrument in the world, it richly communicates in the manner of Waylon Jennings and Johnny Paycheck, and he writes hurtin' songs with the best of them, while Gonzalez's sharp, concise guitar ...

Hacienda Brothers discography The second album from the Hacienda Brothers, 2006's What's Wrong with Right, is cut from the same cloth as the self-titled 2004 debut from Chris Gaffney, guitarist Dave Gonzalez, and their musical cronies, but if the approach is very much the same, there's no arguing that they've gotten even better at fusing classic country and old-school soul into one emotionally powerful package. If one wants to pinpoint a difference this time out, the R&B side of the mixture has been beefed up, and Chris Gaffney's vocals communicate the necessary passion and heartache with genuine force and a fine actor's sense of drama; while Gaffney has always ...

Hacienda Brothers songs Frontman and co-founder Chris Gaffney's untimely death in April 2008 ensures that Arizona Motel is the final release from this rootsy country-soul quintet. Unfortunately, the band was just starting to receive national recognition due to constant touring when Gaffney was diagnosed with liver cancer. At least they had time to record a final set and leave on a high note, as this album is a logical continuation of the two previous studio projects and one live disc. Gaffney is in fine form, singing the majority of the songs and infusing them with his heartfelt honesty. Opener "A Lot of Days Are Gone" is particularly affecting, especially in retrospect. On it, guitar-slinging shotgun rider Dave Gonzalez trades lead vocals as Gaff sings "There was ...