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.
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
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.
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
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
Live in Holland (1991)
Recorded live in concert at "De Cantarel" in Alphen a/d Rijnin and the Colonial Country Club in Lichtenvoorde, Holland.
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
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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Barry & Holly Tashianare duet singers, songwriters and touring musicians who have known each other since high school in Westport, CT. They have performed and recorded together since 1972 as a duo, a trio (with bass) or a foursome (with mandolin/fiddle).
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.
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Hi Barry and Holly. I may have just posted a message to you - but I think I forgot to "confirm" it. Anyway, I'm new to myspace. Your page is great - a lot of good stuff there. Naomi and I had our first European tour in May and June, and will be touring the UK next fall. She's doing well, living and touring in Europe. Hope I'll make it down to Nashville before too long. It would be great to see you again. Stay well.
Four more little sonic gems for your August pleasure are now available on the site. Blitzen Trapper, Boulder Acoustic Society, Jay Brannan and The Wiyos. Yet another fine quartet even though we say so ourselves as picked them out.
~Happy Greetings~ Thank-you for finding me at Emmylou's page. You have a very authentic American country sound. That's one of the very few things that can't be tampered with these days, isn't it? Sending cheers to both of you~ L A Louise
Actually, I contacted you a few years ago about the possibility of a show, though I dates did not match up. You folks would definitely fit here. As for the April 17 weekend, I'm a little on the fence about it as we may be in Indiana for a college-related ceremony for our daughter. We probably won't know for sure until early next spring, but we want to keep it open. I presume you still wouldn;t be around the following weekend.
Thank you for your friendship and your support... I really appreciate it... I'm the happiest person when I see those wonderful comments regarding my songs, which I create with all my heart and passion... I wish you a lot of success and luck and I hope that everything will be fantastic in your life...
Hi my friends Berry and Holly,<br />hope everything's alright and your projects are working out.<br />I'm asking you for your support. My song "Light on the horizon" is one of the finalists of an important german songwritercontest of Rollingstone and aspirin. You can listen to the song and vote for it on my myspace site or directly on<br /><br />http://www.aspirin.de/html/brand/songContest.html?song7<br /><br />But of course only if you like the song but I'm sure you'll do :)<br />Thank you for your support.<br />All the best from Germany for you and all your friends<br />Your friend Klaus<br />
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