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Trace Elements
Blues / Roots Music / Rock

Texas Rock and Blues ...with a Groove.



Dallas, San Antonio, all points in between..., TX
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   Trace Elements: General Info
Member Since2/20/2007
Band Websitewww.texasb-roll.com/trace-elements
Band MembersTracy Ready - Vocals, Lyricist, Producer; Kevin Lewis - Guitars, Bass; Sparky Montoya - Keyboards; John Echols - Bass; Mike Beall - Drums. That's the core of Trace Elements. This lineup is supported for various performance and recording purposes by a rotating cast of fine musicians including: Clay Meyers - Drums, Production, Engineering; Dana Clark - Vocals, Saxophone; Sal Salvador - Bass, Production, Engineering. Additionally, the Trace Elements CD "Welcome to the Colorbar" in production now, will feature many guest performers from Dallas and San Antonio, Texas.

Check this out - Trailer for upcoming documentary "Dallas Electric: The Texas Blues Story" - Featuring Hash Brown; Produced and Directed by Trace

Tracy D. Ready's Facebook profile "Little Bit" - Live in Dallas at the ALL GOOD CAFE - Trace - vocals, Sparky Montoya - keyboards, John Echols - bass, Mike Beall - drums, Patrick Rogers - guitar
InfluencesDoug Sahm, Augie Meyers, T-Bone Walker, Joe Williams, Count Basie, Freddie King, Steely Dan, Frank Zappa, Willie Dixon, Delbert McClinton, Los Lobos, Dixie Dregs, Jethro Tull, Kansas, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Little Feat, Wishbone Ash, Los Lobos, Sir Douglas Quintet, Texas Tornados, Joe Ely, Robert Earl Keen, The Neville Brothers, Danny Gatton, Robben Ford, Robert Cray, Chick Corea Electric Band, Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Junior Parker, Junior Brown, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Early ZZ TOP, Early Jimmy Buffet, Savoy Brown, Asleep at the Wheel, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Heart, Elton John, Charles Brown, Albert King, BB King, Rusty Weir, Tony Joe White, The Beatles (of course), John McLaughlin - Mahavishnu Orchestra, Sam and Dave, Joni Mitchell, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Fragile era Yes, Delaney and Bonnie, Gentle Giant, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Gatemouth Brown, Return to Forever, Alan Holdsworth, Eric Johnson... can you tell we like a lot of GOOD music???? We hope you do too...
Sounds Likestuff we like...
Record LabelIndependent
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Trace Elements
Trace Elements - the band. Musically, the idea is to not play the "typical" blues set, but to infuse a love of blues, rock and Texas music into a groove that won't quit.... Vocalist Tracy Ready has been singing live and writing songs with other musicians for more than 25 years. He was fortunate in his youth to know and be mentored by legendary Texas musicians Augie Meyers and Doug Sahm, of Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornados fame. The eighties were spent in San Antonio based progressive rock and blues bands, most notably Lifeus and Blue Streak, a band that included guitarist Kevin Lewis, now a key component of Trace Elements. In 1989, Tracy moved to Dallas, pursued a career in television, spent 5 years as a cameraman for CNN, and has now owned Trace Productions, an award winning video production business, for more than 10 years. His passion away from the career has always been music. The Trace Elements live band / recording project was initiated in 1998 with sessions at CAM Studios, in Bulverde, Texas. In the ensuing years, Trace has continued to pursue television and documentary production, all the while writing songs, singing with various band incarnations of friends and fellow musicians, putting together the live band for various showcase gigs and now, recording the debut Trace Elements CD at January Sound in Dallas and Blue Cat Studios in San Antonio. See our blog for more details. Trace married Lauren, a dream come true, in 2006. Her help, inspiration, love and good humor in putting up with all the musical noodlings are incredible. It's only with her support that any of this stuff gets done! Other stuff you'll find here - In 2007 Trace put together another group, The Jumpcuts with Bruce Clendenin - guitars, keys, vocals and Jason Meyers - guitars playing off the wall funny blues, rock and Americana - as a side venture to Trace Elements. ALSO - Tracy's daughter Olivia is a young guitarist, trumpet player and song writer with her own dreams to pursue and a style and presence all of her own... her pics are popping up here too. Be our friends, leave some comments, good music, good times, we like it all. Cheers "Little By Little" Trace - vocals, John Echols - bass, Patrick Rogers - guitar - Special guests Red Young - keyboards, Lavell Jones - drums. This video of the classic "Little By Little" features guest appearance by the incredible Red Young ..boards. Red is currently the keyboardist for Eric Burdon of The Animals fame, and has played on countless great albums. He kindly agreed to fill in for Sparky Montoya with us for a gig in 2006. Also, the linebacker of drummers, the one and only Lavell Jones joined us for this special show. --------------------------- The live band seen in these videos is a dream come true for Trace. Each of the players seen here are great musicians from North Texas who all play in other area bands and assemble on occasion to showcase as Trace Elements. The lineup of musicians varies due to tour and performance schedules of the musicians involved. It is a personal treat for Tracy to be able to gig with these guys from time to time, as schedules permit. These are just open air live recordings of the band, captured on a few select nights in Dallas. Just a taste of what's to come - The audio quality on these videos is just average, as the object was to just capture the band and document a few gigs. The plan is to showcase from time to time, as schedules allow, and then to record a full length CD and accompany the CD with more polished video productions. For now, we hope you enjoy these performances. Sit back, have a cool one, and let the blues take you in. The Demo CD recorded in 2004, features the amazing guitar and fretless bass work of good friend Kevin Lewis from San Antonio. See www.texasb-roll.com/trace-elements for details on how this "experiment" has evolved....ALSO see Trace Elements on Youtube - http://youtube.com/traceelements ---------

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Trace Elements's Friends Comments
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Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans

Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans



Oct 17 2009 5:31 PM

Thanks for your friendship, Trace!
All our best for continued success.
Cheers,
—Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans
Rob Donavan

Rob Donavan



Sep 2 2009 6:23 PM

Thanks Trace. Hope all is well and groovy with you!
Cheers, RD
Susan Hickman Up for 6 1stRound Grammy Nominations

Susan Hickman Up for 6 1stRound Grammy Nominations



Aug 7 2009 3:30 AM

You are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for being a friend!!!
Hope you are having a great summer!!! I sure am, Hope to hear from you soon!!!

Wrapped Up In Me is #30 on the New Music Weekly Country Main Chart!!!! I am also #11 on the top 30 Indie Chart this week!!!
It is on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!!
Also, If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas with the Spiffingtons in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!!

If you sign up on my mailing list this week you will be entered in the drawing for a copy of my new self-titled CD Susan Hickman.
you also get a free download just for singing up.
Just fill in the mailing list form on my MySpace page!!!
Hope you have a great week!!!
Love ~Susan
www.susanhickman.com
Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Aug 7 2009 3:30 AM




Hello! New pics posted!

and Im putting up some new video today too!
Share love everybody!
-Ruby Jane
Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Jun 24 2009 5:34 PM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too!
Ruby Jane
Carrillo

Carrillo



Jun 16 2009 9:38 PM

Thanx for the friendship. I really appreciate it. Keep me in your loop.  BestRegards.
CARRILLO
MR. RICHARD

MR. RICHARD



May 15 2009 7:57 PM

JUS' STOPPED BY TO SAY hey & Alwayz, "thanx", For The most gracious Add ....

GREATest ReSpects For your Work .....

ROCK ON !!!!!!!

MR.
RICHARD
Habitual Grace

Habitual Grace



May 12 2009 8:30 PM

Sweet! ~ John and Will, HG
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Apr 2 2009 5:29 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD
Lewis & Clark Musical Expedition

Lewis & Clark Musical Expedition



Mar 17 2009 3:13 PM

Top of the Marnin to ya, Tracy.
We had a totally awesome time at Blue Cat Studios!!! Joe Treviño is an Absolute Monster Gentleman with the patience of Job; also, an inspiring treat, being a session player with the recording artist, Olivia, with the patience of...well...Job.
Luck of the Irish, don'cha know!?!
...
L&C
Five Eyed Hand

Five Eyed Hand



Dec 20 2008 5:01 PM

hey man. awsome. thanks for checking out our show in SF at the BBroom..WOW. what a classy joint.
Thanks for saying hi. way cool.
keep the jams churning and keep in touch.
peace
5EH
Rocky Morales-Tenor Sax Legend

Rocky Morales-Tenor Sax Legend



Nov 10 2008 2:38 PM

Thanks for keeping
Rocky’s legacy Alive!
Please check back for updates,
Thanks again Rocky Jr.
The Sumner Brothers

The Sumner Brothers



Oct 6 2008 7:38 PM

we'll need more than luck
thanks for listening
Brian

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Rob Donavan

Rob Donavan



Aug 12 2008 6:02 PM

Thanks for the shout out my friend. Hope all is well!
Cheers, Rob
Don Whitcher / Slant 6 Cowboys

Don Whitcher / Slant 6 Cowboys



Aug 12 2008 1:17 AM

Hell yeah, great blues, I'm really digging it. Thank you for the request, give a shout back on my comments, and keep up the great playing.
DW
Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute

Stevie Ray Vaughan



Aug 9 2008 5:17 PM

Your music is very good. Glad to be on your friends list. Have a Great Weekend.
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SRV ~ Friends & Influences



Jul 30 2008 1:52 PM

Thank you for the considerate comment.

Wow, love your guitar, Mr. Lewis.

I hear alot of influences in there. I love the blues (sweet) - but yet the jazz influences are what are speaking to me.

Um Umm Ummmm - Axe control in your soul, Mr. Lewis!


Thank you,
Patti in DFW
Joel Dilley

Joel Dilley



Jul 20 2008 1:06 AM

The band sounds great! Good to see you, Kevin. Best wishes always.

peace,

Joël Dilley
Ashlee Rose

Ashlee Rose



Jul 2 2008 2:52 AM

ANY project with Kevin Lewis is a real smart idea! Thank you for adding me! So nice to meet you.




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Bubba Hernandez

Bubba Hernandez



Apr 19 2008 7:03 PM

Welcome to Bubba Land.
bH
Larry van Loon

Larry van Loon



Apr 1 2008 4:01 PM

Greetings from Nashville, folks! Sounding mighty fine- so glad that you're helping to keep the blues alive over there.
Onward, upward!
Tejas Brothers

Tejas Brothers



Feb 15 2008 5:33 PM

TEJAS BROTHERS
I see that we have many mutual friends. Very cool! Thanks for having on here. We appreciate you, Dave.
Hash Brown

Hash Brown



Jan 16 2008 11:44 PM

THANKS TRACE!
HB
Andrea Dawson

Andrea Dawson



Jan 12 2008 1:01 AM

Hey Trace... Purty nice place you got here. I love the videos too! See you around...

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