Doug Lancio

Doug Lancio
Lancio with John Hiatt in 2012
Lancio with John Hiatt in 2012
Background information
GenresRock music, country music, folk music
Occupation(s)Guitarist, record producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, mandolin

Doug Lancio is an American guitarist and record producer, based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has worked with a wide range of artists including John Hiatt, Nanci Griffith, Patty Griffin[1] and Bob Dylan.

Biography

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Questionnaires

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Lancio was a member of the 1980s group Questionnaires, along with Tom Littlefield (guitar, vocals), Chris Feinstein (bass), and Hunt Waugh (drums).[2][3]

Bedlam

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With guitarist Jay Joyce and bassist Chris Feinstein, Lancio formed the group Bedlam in 1991. They released an eponymous EP and the album Into the Coals, both on MCA.[4] Bedlam also recorded music for the soundtrack album of the film Reservoir Dogs: "Harvest Moon" and a cover of "Magic Carpet Ride."[5]

Touring and recording

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Lancio has toured and recorded with a number of noted artists. In the mid-'90s he was a member of Tommy Womack's touring and recording band.[6]

Lancio has been a member of John Hiatt's touring bands since 2008.[7] Lancio also produced Hiatt's 2014 album Terms of My Surrender.[8]

Lancio has had a long professional working relationship with Patty Griffin. He first played with Patty on her Silver Bell album,[9] and contributed to other recordings, such as Flaming Red, Children Running Through, Downtown Church, and American Kid.[10] He produced 1000 Kisses[11] and her live album A Kiss in Time.

Lancio has also toured with Tom Jones in support of his recent recordings.[12]

Lancio played guitar with Bob Dylan during the first leg of his Rough and Rowdy Ways World Wide Tour beginning on November 2, 2021.[13]

Awards

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Lancio was nominated for the 2013 Americana Music Award for Instrumentalist of the year.[14]

Studio G

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Lancio maintains Studio G (in partnership with Patty Griffin), a Nashville recording studio that features a Trident 324 mixing console, Studer A827 analog tape recorder, and Telefunken V76 preamps.[15]

Discography

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As a member of the Questionnaires

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Albums
  • 1989: Window to the World (EMI USA)
  • 1991: Anything Can Happen (EMI USA)
Singles
  • 1989: "Window To The World (LP Version)" / "Window To The World (Edited Version)" (EMI USA)
  • 1989: "Teenage Head" (EMI USA) 12" promo

As a member of Bedlam

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Albums
  • 1992: Into The Coals (MCA)
EPs
  • 1991: Bedlam (MCA)
Singles
  • 1992: "Heaven" (MCA)

As producer

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As sideman

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1982–1999

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2000–2005

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2006–present

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References

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  1. ^ "International Guitar Month – Day 11 – The Guy Behind the Greats, Doug Lancio". Lichty Guitars. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
  2. ^ "Chris Feinstein, Unsung Hero". The Other Side of Nashville. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
  3. ^ Rev. Keith A. Gordon. "Questionnaires Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
  4. ^ Daryl Sanders. "Jay Joyce". The East Nashvillian. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
  5. ^ "Reservoir Dogs Soundtracks". Quentin Tarantino Movies. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  6. ^ Griffin, Mark (August 10, 2008). "Aftershocks: The Great Tommy Womack". The Amplifier. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  7. ^ Meline, Bob (November 20, 2008). "Live Review: John Hiatt and the Ageless Beauties at the Mystic Theatre". City Sound Inertia. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
  8. ^ GP Staff (April 1, 2014). "John Hiatt to release Terms of my Surrender". Guitar Player. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
  9. ^ Whitmore, Laura (October 10, 2013). "Interview: Patty Griffin Releases "Silver Bell" 13 Years After It Was Recorded". Guitar World. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
  10. ^ Villager, Folk (May 10, 2013). "Patty Griffin – An "American Kid" Interview". No Depression. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
  11. ^ "Patty Griffin's '1000 Kisses' Available on Vinyl for First Time Ever". ATO Records. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  12. ^ Sterling, Ellen (May 22, 2013). "The Reinvention of Tom Jones: At Almost 73, the Singer Is Now Performing the Music He Loves Most". Huffington Post. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  13. ^ Greene, Andy (November 3, 2021). "Bob Dylan Launches New Era of Never Ending Tour at Captivating Milwaukee Opener". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  14. ^ "Americana Awards Nominees Announced: Shovels and Rope, Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller Shine". Twang Nation. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
  15. ^ Cooper, Peter (June 1, 2009). "Nashville Skyline, June 2009". Mix Online. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
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