Carmen "Ace" Acciaioli Steel Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Dobro, and Hammered Dulcimer
Brand New CD Release:
The High Road to Taos
Hi Folks!! I am proud to announce the release of my new album. You can order the new CD by clicking on the album cover. Be sure and check out my blog with review of "The High Road to Taos" written by Deonne Kahler and published in the Taos Tempo.
For all Michael Hearne and South by Southwest CD Orders - Visit:
For Booking Contact:
Markus Kolber
P.O. Box 3161
Ranchos De Taos
NM, 87557
Phone: (505)758-3769
Over the past several years, Michael Hearne and South by Southwest have created a new and unique kind of music. “Southwestern Americana” as Michael calls it “Songs about the southwest with an acoustic feel”. Michael Hearne’s incredibly smooth voice and amazing acoustic guitar style combined with Carmen Acciaioli’s musical mastery of the steel guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, and hammered dulcimer, with the extremely talented Zeke Severenson on stand up and electric bass and you have what people all over the Southwest and beyond call their favorite band.
Michael Hearne and South by Southwest always play to a packed house of faithful dancers when playing on their home turf in Taos or Santa Fe. Their Sunday night performances at the prestigious Paramount in Santa Fe, NM , have immortalized them as the best “Southwestern Swing dance” band to ever hit the stage. “When people hear our music they are transported to another place and time,” says Hearne. “We can play a house concert, corporate party, wedding, or a full fledged dance, and everyone has a smile on their face at the end of the night. We love what we do.”
Michael Hearne’s song writing credits are impressive, penning songs for Jerry Jeff Walker and Gary P. Nunn (Lesson to be Learned from Love) and his New Mexico anthem, “New Mexico Rain” recorded by his uncle and aunt, Bill and Bonnie Hearne, and country music legend, Johnny Rodriguez. His critically acclaimed cd “Sight and Sound”, 11 songs written about 11 different works of art, won seven awards at The New Mexico Music Awards, making him the biggest winner in their history. This cd includes the song, “The Songwriter” co-written with grammy winners Mentor Williams and Andy Byrd. Michael Hearne has also written songs with his good friends Shake Russell, Keith Sykes, and many others.
Michael Hearne and South By Southwest have played the main stage at The Kerrville Folk Festival for the last 5 years, The Larry Joe Taylor Festival for the last 9 years, and the last 7 years at the Tommy Alverson Festival.
Mom and Dad (Bill and Carolyn) were glad to see you again in RR. Hate to see you move off to Trashville because I just bought a piece of property in Mora and was looking forward to hook up with you. Hope everything is well in the new city.
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You can also visit a few of our most recent MySpace Designs:
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Michael I have alway's been a fan of your music. I would love to do some shows with you guy's sometime.Michael Remmember the master lab in Dallas. I have a Recording Studio here in Dallas let me know if you ever need to track wed be glad to have you. Shane McCauley Drummer/singer with Vince Vance and the Valiants
Thanks for checking out in-houserecording. I just finished sound tracks for the new Motion Picture coming out in July called Pearl you can check it out at www.pearlthemovie.net hope your doing great.
Michael Hearne Lead Guitar, Vocals
