Hickory Wind – theatre benefit performance
Hickory Wind, a Northern California 5 piece band is available for bookings. Their country folk rooted sound draws from bluegrass, rock-a-billy, folk, classic country standards, with a touch of blues and rock … Americana. In addition to appealing to traditional country style music fans, this fun loving energetic sound also appeals to those not necessarily attracted to country. That being said, the “Hickory Wind” sound would be familiar to anyone who knows the music of Emmylou Harris and the Hot Band, the Byrds, and Graham Parsons.
Centered around the lovely and distinctive voice of Cheryll Kent, Hickory Wind is known for its tight vocals and tasty instrumental leads. The hundreds of song in their repertoire draw from many sources including Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Susie Bogas and as well as their original material. Typically a four or five piece band, they also perform as a duo or trio with Cheryll Kent on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Fred Kent on bass and vocals, (the duo), Dan Partain on banjo, lead guitar and vocals and Jamie Faw on drums and vocal
Listen To and Purchase Our Music
You can listen and purchase our music at our concerts & events and from many of your favorite music providers in both CD and MP3 downloads. Click the links below the album you choose to listen online and/or purchase.
The Ruby Road; 40 Years of Life, Love & Music :
A blend of 16 recordings: fresh performances of songs that have been in our repertoire, classic tracks that have remastered, plus a new song to mark this milestone in our lives together. The mix includes original songs, our favorite picks of songs that have meant so much to us through our journey, all performed by Cheryll Kent and Hickory Wind.
Live At The Acoustic Den, CD release Fall, 2018.
This live recording of five personal favorites of Cheryll Kent, including her version of songs by Patsy Cline, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and others.
This CD was recorded live in March, 2018.
The performance at the Acoustic Den, a listening bar located in Roseville, California is a premiere performance venue in the Sierra Foothills.
Click to buy “Following A Dream”
Following A Dream, a CD released November 2017.
This recording features 11 original songs: most written by Fred & Cheryll Kent and two by a cherished musician friend and guest artists.
The title song, Following a Dream, has also been used as a theme song for the annual historic “Highway 50 Wagon Train“ event.
This CD includes a 12-page booklet with song lyrics, photos, credits and stories.
“Behind My Dreams“
Hickory Wind released Behind My Dreams in December, 2012. This was our first project as a group, but is the fifth recording project featuring Cheryll Kent.
Options To Buy Behind My Dreams
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“Time”
This song, inspired by the loss of a person in a close relationship, touches the soul deeply in Cheryll’s distinctive folk style.
Fred Kent wrote the song during a period of dealing with all) the aspects of grief and sorrow and Cheryll sings from the heart, masterfully backed up with the expert musicianship of Hickory Wind with Manuel Luz on keys, and Jenny Rutherford on violin.
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Cheryll Kent and Hickory Wind perform a Christmas song, written specially for this season by our own Fred Kent.
Extolling family, the wonders of the season, the warmth and beauty of celebrations, this song also tells of the real meaning of this time of year and the importance of Christmas, you can download and listen to the recording by clicking on the image.
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Legacy Recordings
The following legacy recording projects are available at our concerts or by request.
Mama Loves The Old Hymns – from 2002.
Our theme album dedicated to the continuing influence Cheryll’s mother’s favorite songs have on life. Contact us below or purchase at a concert.
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Dusty Road – 1982
This is a legacy recording from 1982 and is available by special order.
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Tribute – 1976
A rerelease of a young Cheryll Kent backed with an early group, Sunny Monday. A necessary collectors item for any Cheryll fan.
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