Barry and Holly Tashian

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Recordings: The Tashians have recorded 7 albums with producer Jim Rooney. In 1994 the National Association of Independent Record Distributors (NAIRD) awarded their album "Straw into Gold" Country Album of the Year. In 1998 their album, "Harmony" was nominated for Bluegrass Album of the Year by the Nashville Music Awards. They have performed together on the Grand Ole Opry, on numerous TV and radio shows, and at music festivals worldwide.

Their latest album, Long Story Short, is an eclectic blend of Americana styles, all acoustic "toe tapping" duets and solos ranging from bluegrass to swing, traditional country and even a touch of the blues.

Barry and Holly have also recorded with Tom Paxton, Charlie Louvin, Nanci Griffith, Iris DeMent, Suzy Bogguss, and Delia Bell. 

Songwriting: Barry and Holly have written for Kenny Rogers, Solomon Burke, Ty England, Daniel O'Donnell, The Nashville Bluegrass Band, Roland White, Kate Brislin and Jody Stecher, and many others. They also offer workshops on song writing and harmony singing wherever they perform.

Emmylou Harris's Hot Band: From 1980-1989, Barry was a member of Emmylou Harris' Hot Band, appearing on countless television and radio shows as vocalist and guitarist. He recorded 10 albums with Emmylou during this period. Before that, he recorded with country rock innovator Gram Parsons on Gram's debut album "GP".

Rock and Roll beginnings: Barry first won national attention at age 19 with his legendary rock group, Barry & The Remains, recording an album on Epic Records and appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show and Hullabaloo.

Touring with the Beatles: In 1966 The Remains toured as the opening act on The Beatles' last North American tour. Barry's book about the tour, Ticket to Ride: The Extraordinary Diary of The Beatles Last Tour, was published by Dowling Press in 1997.

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You can purchase Barry & Holly Tashian's CDs at www.tashianmusic.com or download it on iTunes.

Long Story Short (2008)

Finally, the Tashians' new album is ready! And it's a fun collection of original songs and a few cover tunes recorded live at Rich Adler's studio with Mike Compton (mandolin) Matt Combs (fiddle and mandolin) Mike Henderson (slide guitar) Ross Sermons (upright bass) and Kenny Malone (percussion). This is an eclectic blend of Americana styles, all acoustic "toe tapping" duets and solos ranging from bluegrass to swing, traditional country and even a touch of the blues.

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At Home (2002)

Acoustic duets recorded live in the studio with bassist Ross Sermons. "This new CD may be their best to date. It's a wonderful mix of folk, swing, country, bluegrass, ballads, and shuffles to warm the heart and soul." Village Records



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Harmony (1997)

Recorded in Nashville with Stuart Duncan, Emmylou Harris, Al Perkins, Dan Dugmore, Ronnie McCoury, Mike Compton, Roy Huskey, Jr., and others, this album was nominated for Bluegrass Album of the Year, Nashville Music Awards.

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Straw Into Gold (1994)

Winner of the NAIRD Award for Country Album of the Year "A most rewarding album" (four stars) The New York Daily News "Straw into Gold is such wonderful listening, it shines like a diamond...one of the finest albums of country you'll hear this year." Country Star

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Ready For Love (1993)

A great blend of bluegrass and old-time country with a twist of old fashioned rock 'n roll. "It's unlikely that there will be a lovlier country collection this year." Rolling Stone "Stunningly beautiful harmonies adorn this gorgeously put together album." Country Music Roundup

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Live in Holland (1991)

Recorded live in concert at "De Cantarel" in Alphen a/d Rijnin and the Colonial Country Club in Lichtenvoorde, Holland.

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Trust In Me (1989)

The Tashian's first album recorded with Lloyd Green, Mike Bowden, Harry Stinson, Pat McInerney, Roy Huskey, Emmylou Harris, Jim Rooney, and Stuart Duncan. 3 on "Top Ten Country Albums for 1989" Jay Orr-Nashville Banner



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TV Appearances (as a duo)

American Music Shop
Grand Ole Opry Live
Backstage at the Opry


Barry has also appeared on television with Arlo Guthrie on Ken Burns' special, with Emmylou Harris on Austin City Limits and numerous other shows, and with The Remains on shows like The Ed Sullivan Show and Hullabaloo. At a young age, he also performed on American Bandstand.

Radio Appearances

A Prairie Home Companion
E-Town
Grand Ole Opry
BBC Radio
World Café


Selected Festivals

Merle Watson Festival
Strawberry Music Festival
Swiss Alps Country Music Festival
Lincoln Center
Wintergrass
Bethlehem Musik Festival Many others

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Record Label:

Rock-A-Lot Records