Meet the Fellas

Kevin Smith,"Stand-up Bass"

Kevin Smith has long been one of the first call bassists in Austin. He’s toured exstensively with the likes of High Noon, Ronnie Dawson, the Brian Setzer Orchestra, and Dwight Yoakam, as well as recording with Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Pam Tillis, Dale Watson, Dwight Yoakam, and a yet to be released project featuring Willie Nelson and Asleep At the Wheel. You can send him email Kevin at kevinsmith@austin.rr.com.

Nathan Fleming, "Pedal Steel"

a.k.a., Kid Gorgeous

The band’s resident carpetbagger, Nathan is from Maryland ("the thinking man’s Delaware"). He started as a standard 6-string player but says, "I was cured of that pretty quick the first time I saw a pro steel player in person." His steel influences include the usual suspects: Green, Emmons, Mooney, et.al. But his interests extend beyond country music, and he cites Jerry Byrd, Charlie Parker, and Son House as some of his musical heroes. Nathan began cutting his teeth playing clubs and recording in the Baltimore and Philadelphia areas. Frustrated with the region’s shortage of work for steel players--and tired of having his instrument called a "table slide thingy"--he moved to Texas after finishing college. Nathan currently lives in Austin and plays with Jesse full-time. Send him hate/love mail at nathan.tex@gmail.com.

Eric Tucker, "Drums"

a.k.a., East Texas Cowboy

Eric has been playing drums -- and whatever else he could bang on -- since he was a kid. He started out as the original drummer for The Road Kings, then moved to New York to work as a session drummer. During his stint in the Big Apple, he played with Tom Waits' back-up band and appeared on at least a dozen recordings. He's also a seasoned road musician and has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe with several different bands. Back in Texas, Eric played drums and percussion on Tall Texas Tales. He's currently building his own ranch in East Texas, and plays with the Jesse Dayton Band and The Road Kings full time. Send him email at thetucker3@hotmail.com.