Don Hales • Unified String Theory

 

 

Don grew up in Toledo, Ohio, in a neighborhood of mixed race and culture where he heard Mexican guitarists and musicians from Appalachia. Beginning on an eight dollar Kay given to him on his 13th birthday, he taught himself to play guitar emulating music from the radio and from neighborhood porches. He entered and won a national contest at age 19 sponsored at the Nashville Ryman Auditorium by the honorable Judge George D. Hayes, ‘the solemn old judge’ who was the editor of Picking and Singing News published in Nashville. He came to Columbus touring with a rock band in 1958 where he joined the Rusty Bryant Band and worked along side singer Nancy Wilson.

“That was my university where I was practically tutored by Rusty and organist Bobby Shaw. I owe them big.”

Later, he toured with saxophonist Eddie Harris and also worked with organist/arranger Bill Doggett.

“I couldn’t stay out there in the chittlin’ circuits. My family needed me at home in Columbus.”

In Columbus, Don worked for three years at the Monaco Italian Restaurant.

“Tony Monaco and I became fast friends, and I still feel almost as a family member. Tony’s a great person and awesome musician. I’m privileged to have him on the CD.”

Presently living in Columbus, Ohio, Don is busy writing music and performing engagements.
https://www.summitrecords.com/artist/don-hales/

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Don creció en Toledo, Ohio, en un barrio de mezcla de razas y culturas donde escuchaba a guitarristas mexicanos y a músicos de los Apalaches. Empezando con un Kay de ocho dólares que le regalaron en su 13º cumpleaños, aprendió a tocar la guitarra emulando la música de la radio y de los porches del barrio. A los 19 años se presentó y ganó un concurso nacional patrocinado en el Ryman Auditorium de Nashville por el honorable juez George D. Hayes, "el viejo y solemne juez" que era el editor de Picking and Singing News publicado en Nashville. Llegó a Columbus de gira con una banda de rock en 1958, donde se unió a la Rusty Bryant Band y trabajó junto a la cantante Nancy Wilson.

"Esa fue mi universidad, donde prácticamente fui tutelado por Rusty y el organista Bobby Shaw. Les debo mucho".

Más tarde, hizo una gira con el saxofonista Eddie Harris y también trabajó con el organista/arreglista Bill Doggett.

"No podía quedarme ahí fuera en los circuitos de chittlin'. Mi familia me necesitaba en casa, en Columbus".

En Columbus, Don trabajó durante tres años en el restaurante italiano Monaco.

"Tony Monaco y yo nos hicimos amigos rápidamente, y todavía me siento casi como un miembro de la familia. Tony es una gran persona y un músico increíble. Tengo el privilegio de tenerlo en el CD".

Actualmente, Don vive en Columbus, Ohio, y está ocupado escribiendo música y actuando.
https://www.summitrecords.com/artist/don-hales/

Tracks:
1 - Strawberries-Raspberries
2 - Seaweed Song (Tic Tac Toe)
3 - Motivation
4 - Feelings
5 - Dance of the Zodiac
6 - Louie the Greek
7 - Mighty Mouse
8 - Breath of the Blues

Credits:
Don Hales - Guitar
Andy Woodson - Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass
Kris Keith - Tenor Sax, Flute
Tony Monaco - Organ
Matt Wagner - Drums

LABEL: CHCP
2008

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