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CONTRIBUTING MUSICIANS:
jon golson, drums| darren dixon, drums|
tucker jackson, pedal steel|
j davis, bass
|arcellus sykes, bass|
michael york, saxaphone|
eddie parente, violin-viola-mandolin|
Influences
The Band,
Willie Nelson,
Johnny Cash,
Lucinda Williams,
CSN&Y,
Cormac McCarthy,
Ernest Hemingway,
Marvin Gaye,
VanMorrison,
Miles Davis,
Jonathan Raffetto,
James Taylor,
Bob Dylan,
The Allman Brothers Band,
U2,
John Coltrane,
Billie Holliday,
Charles Mingus,
Beethoven,
J.D. Salinger, Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Henry Miller, Jeff Tweedy, Paul Simon
Now calling Portland, Oregon home, Troy Richmond Dixon has been writing, recording and performing his inspiring brand of alt-country music on the west coast for the last 12 years.
Leaving college in Michigan to start the drafts on what was then a book of poetry, Troy worked and traveled throughout the west for two years, eventually settling in Ventura, California. It was in Ventura where Troy met songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Raffetto and started the writing collaboration, along with guitarist Stuart Orlinsky, that soon evolved into the folkie underground favorites Southern Cross.
Troy has performed over 1000 shows, from intimate coffee shops to large theaters and festivals, bringing an infectious mix of voice, words and guitar that combine for a passionate and unforgettable live experience. Moving easily between stark introspection and unbridled hope, Troy's songwriting blends the influences of country, rock, folk and soul in a style that is uniquely his own.
Having written over 300 songs, Troy is currently recording his third studio CD "the devil you know" at Vault Recording Studio in Portland, Oregon. Due for release in late summer, this new collection of all original music features some of the best musicians in Portland, including violinist Eddie Parente, saxaphonist Michael York, pedal steel virtuoso Tucker Jackson and Chapman Swifts drummer Darren Dixon.
Hey Troy, I just adopted another kid. See ourblog, http://www.kailyns-world.blogspot.com/ So been pretty busy with the newborn, aah no sleep. I hardly ever go on myspace, usually keep up sometimes with my facebook though.
Hey T-roy wassup?I am in the process of uploading a bunch of Ventura pix. Got some on fb you can check out(daphne jones page)for now. His 'Roy-al Highness'is playing video games!
Thanks, Troy. Listening to the tracks... things have really come a long way since the stripped-down guitar-and-voice version of these songs. Good job putting it all together!
things are good, social life is a wrek, but i dont seem to care. funny how life changes. charlize is fun, she reminds me of a drunk sometimes!- maybe thats why i dont miss the bars so much. pat also makes my life superwonderful and silly fun mostly. when are you coming to town with your ladies? i miss you all. we need some trouble down here in atascadero! tell the girls hello for me. cheers suzanna
All is well in the southland...well, could be better wuthout it's current Governor. As for myself, still doing comedy and trying to hustle. How are you doing, personally and musically? Stuart says hello. Take vare buddy
Hi Troy ! Hope all is well with you. I'll be in Portland @ Alberta Street next month with my pals MJ Bishop & Ian Lang. Keep me posted on any plans you have to include gigging in Seattle.
What up Troy.. I liked the new track. I have a couple of new ones as well. Oh yeah, did i tell you we are back in socal. Encinitas this time around. Lovin it, back in the water.. Oh yeah!
Thanks for the add, and for checking out my music! Be sure to stop by my CDBaby page to hear more of the album. You can also find the album on iTunes. I appreciate your ears -- thanks for listening! -- GM
