Guitar Lesson “One Night Rodeo”

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.

Bryan Harkness In Mexico – Performing “Big City” by Merle Haggard

December, 2009 in Cozumel, Mexico. You may purchase the original version of Merle Haggard “Big City” here.

You Can’t Take Texas Song Giveaway

MyCountrySpace.com is featuring my profile

For the past couple months I’ve been playing around with a great social network called MyCountrySpace.com. I’ve enjoyed meeting fellow country  music lovers and interacting with them. Recently the site is featuring my profile on the homepage! I think that’s pretty cool.

A Sound Investment by Rusty Graham

Rusty Graham of Houston Community Newspapers visited Tierra Studios last month to chat and observe us while we recorded songs for my album.

Rusty’s story, “A Sound Investment” published today in the River Oaks Examiner, and it’s an amazing representation of everything we’re working to do.

Gilbert Sedeno and Glenn Wheeler are busy at a panel of knobs, gauges and displays that would make a 747 blush.

“What’s that noise?” asks Sedeno. “I’m hearing something. What is that?”

Sedeno is talking to musician Bryan Harkness, who’s in an isolation studio and who’s laying down some guitar parts for an upcoming single.

Harkness tells Sedeno that he’s just put new strings on his guitar — maybe what he’s hearing is the “stiffness” of those strings.

Maybe, says Sedeno. Play it again.

Go read the rest of the article on HCNonline.com (Note: if this link doesn’t work, here’s a PDF of the article).

Story about Bryan on Houston’s NPR station

Ed Mayberry, business reporter for KUHF (Houston’s NPR affiliate), recently did a story about Bryan Harkness recording his album at Tierra Studios.

Go check out the audio story, photo slideshow and Bryan’s song, “We Don’t Have To Walk Alone.”

Just in case this link doesn’t work, you can also listen to the story below.

Roots that run deep

By Angela Grant
Tierra Studios

Bryan Harkness’ roots in Texas run really deep.

His family first came to Texas in the 1830s, when Spain still controlled the territory. They had front-row seats on history when war forced Spain to give up Texas to Mexico. At least 30 of Bryan’s ancestors settled in East Texas, specifically the Nacogdoches area, and most worked as farmers. But they didn’t hesitate to take up arms in their local militias when the need arose. They fought in battles that helped win Texas’ independence.

The Battle of San Jacinto

They were among the few citizens of the Republic of Texas, until 1845 when they became United States citizens because Texas joined the union.

I know all this because Bryan’s mom, Pat Harkness, has done extensive genealogical research into their family. She’s traced her clan all the way back to England’s American colonies in the 1600s! The  family mainly immigrated from England, Ireland and Scotland, and many of them originally settled in Virginia. About 20 of Bryan’s ancestors fought in the American Revolution for the country’s independence.

Then in the 1860s, some of his family members fought in the Civil War for the confederates.

Because of Bryan’s ancestors, he is qualified to join some interesting historical organizations:

• The Sons of the American Revolution
• The Sons of the Republic of Texas
• United Sons of Confederate Soldiers Association

I’m not sure if Bryan will go that far, but I will say this: He seems very proud of his American and Texan heritage.

First day in the studio

Hey guys,

We recorded two rhythm tracks today in the studio.  We have a great nucleus in the bass, drums and piano.  With the addition of the new SSL console the music seems to gel!  I’m really looking forward to next week when we continue recording the rest of the material.

-Bryan

Check back soon

My site is brand spankin’ new! That means it’ll be changing constantly over the coming weeks. That means you’ll have to bookmark it and come check every day to see what I’m up to.

Seriously though, I’ll be posting photos, videos, gig information, and blog posts. Check back soon.