Jim Hermel — Vocals/Banjo/Slide/Rhythm/Electric Lead Guitar/Harmonica.
Virginia Coad — Vocals/Harmonies/Lead Acoustic and Rhythm Guitar/Fiddle/Mandolin/Piano/Organ/Accordion.
Lynette Coad — Harmonies/Bass/Drums.
RUNAWAY DIXIE
RUNAWAY DIXIE is made up by members Virginia and Lynette Coad & Jim Hermel.
All highly credited musicians and recording artists in Australia, the trio has formed to record a debut Blugrass/Gospel and ballads album, "Golden Mile," to be released later this year.
PRESS RELEASE on soon to be released 'RUNAWAY DIXIE - 'Golden Mile' CD
RUNAWAY DIXIE — Golden Mile
"When three of Australia’s prominent multi-instrumentalists/entertainers step into a studio together you have to expect an exciting result.
Such is the case with RUNAWAY DIXIE featuring VIRGINIA & LYNETTE COAD and South Australian legend of rockin’ Country/Boogie music JIM HERMEL.
This project has been brewing for some time and there is no better three piece multi talented combination to bring it to life than RUNAWAY DIXIE.
With a dynamic selection of Instrumental/Gospel/Bluegrass/Country Rock styles, the album covers a broad spectrum of traditional Classics and Originals from the RUNAWAY DIXIE band."
17 tracks on the album : ' Amazing Grace, What a friend, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Keep On The Sunnyside, Cripple Creek, Duelling Banjos, Never Grow Old, Orange Blossom Special, Foggy Mountain Breakdown, Hobo's Lullabye, Leavin' Louisiana (in the broad Day Light) A Gospel Medley ( I saw the Light, Will the Circle be Unbroken, I'll Fly Away), Ten Golden Rules, and some originals from us... Going To the River, Fiddlers Lament, Gospel Train and Golden Mile
Thankyou for you time... the album will be available soon!...STAY TUNED for future news instalments !!!....
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Hi There RunawayDixie has to be a a very exciting time ahead for you with the new record so pleased for you all look forward to having you with me on Friday Night Country Soon to tell us all about the new record ciao Rod