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Music Spotlight: High Mountain Breezes

One thing that Nashville has no shortage of is super-talented singers, songwriters, and musicians. For every hit song you hear, somebody somewhere had to write and play the music, engineer and produce the song, and somehow get it to radio or streaming services.

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SHINING BRIGHTER THAN EVER, HIGH MOUNTAIN BREEZES NEWEST SINGLE 'STARS IN LAHAINA TONIGHT' REACHES 100,000 STREAMS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 26, 2024) —  Nashville-based musician, multi-award winning artist/songwriting collaborative, High Mountain Breezes', debut single for 2024, "Stars in Lahaina Tonight", surpasses 100,000 Spotify streams, proving that these behind-the-scenes players truly shine in the spotlight. This group is made up of the esteemed yet overlooked songwriters, producers, and players who contribute to the touring, creative and songwriting endeavors of country music royalty.  

"Today is a special day for all of us in the High Mountain Breezes, learning that over 100,000 streams from our Spotify friends in less than 60 days since we released 'Stars in Lahaina Tonight' has us feeling honored and humbled by how our music continues to be embraced by our friends around the world,” said Bruce Tarletsky, Founder of the High Mountain Breezes and co-writer with Monty Lane Allen. Bruce went on to say, “Personally, it was truly an honor to have been a part of this very special project and work with the amazing artists who brought 'Stars in Lahaina Tonight' to life.”

Stream "Stars in Lahaina Tonight": https://digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/4JMaBN0ZEM

With over 400,000 Spotify streams on their first album, they've attracted the ear of audiophiles globally. The HMB family has worked with the who's who of country music, including Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Alabama, Tanya Tucker, George Jones, Shania Twain, Pam Tillis, Emmylou Harris and many more. HMB has been the studio & touring musicians on a plethora of top hits. After years of dedication to the music of others, the creatives behind the High Mountain Breezes have set out to share their own music with the world. 

Building on the overwhelming response to their music since the introduction of High Mountain Breezes' first album in 2021, a second album is set for release later this year.

The HMB Players contributing to this song are Monty Lane Allen (acoustic guitar), Tim Crouch (fiddle) and Catherine Marx (piano/keyboards). Lead and background vocals were performed by Monty Lane Allen. The song was produced by Allen, Bob Bullock and Chris Latham and co-written by Allen and Bruce Tarletsky. 

High Mountain Breezes uses their synergy of seemingly different viewpoints, talents and experiences to create a unified and heartfelt message. Meaningful collaboration and pure unbridled fun drives the HMB Players, who started with the what they consider to be the perfect acoustic version of the song, which is then fine-tuned until it was a track close to a final master. Fiddle and piano tracks come next, the vocals are laid, and then the master is complete.

The HMB Family of Contributing Players, Vocalist, Songwriters, Producers & Engineers:

  • Bruce Tarletsky – Founder, Songwriter

  • Monty Lane Allen – Player, Artist, Songwriter, Co-writer of "Stars in Lahaina Tonight"

  • Bob Bullock – Producer/Engine

  • Chris Leuzinger – Musician, Songwriter

  • Michael Spriggs – Musician

  • Duncan Mullins – Musician

  • Catherine Marx – Musician

  • Tim Crouch – Musician

  • Gwen Sebastian – Artist

  • Ron Wallace – Artist

  • Melissa DuVall – Artist

  • Amanda Raye – Artist

  • Vicki Hampton – Background Vocal Artist 

  • Robert Bailey – Background Vocal Artist 

  • Heather Becket Riley – Artist, Songwriter

  • Dave Gibson – Artist, Songwriter

  • Conrad Reeder – Artist, Songwriter

  • Darrell Cole – Artist, Songwriter

  • Jan Buckingham – Songwriter

  • Janie West – Song Pitch Mentor

  • Mark Beckett – Musician

  • Jermaine Mondine – Musician

  • Dustin Soper – Marketing, Branding

  • Ed Gertler – Digital Distribution

  • Kyle Hershman – Engineer

  • Chris Latham – Producer, Engineer 

Contributing Friends of the HMB:

  • Deborah Allen – Artist

  • Benita Hill – Artist

  • Daryl Lee O’Donnell – Artist

  • Larry Chaney – Producer 

About High Mountain Breezes 

HMB is a collection of lifelong music friends who take time out of their professional careers to come together to reconnect, share in friendship and God-given talent to create their own style of music together. In the studio, it is a very heartfelt and spiritual experience shared among friends who love what they do as opposed to a standard studio work session.

One player expressed the spirit of HMB very eloquently when he said, “The gift of being a worthy session player is two-fold, first; using one’s palette to augment something already beautiful, and second, being trusted and skilled enough to do it.”

When HMB comes together as a team, members use this sentiment for the collective whole. In a way, the HMB players are leaving their own mark on music, by creating a unique legacy. When together, it is truly a collaborative effort where time stands still. Everyone from the players, the vocalist, the songwriting team and producers contribute to our songs. When you hear one of the High Mountain Breezes' songs, you will feel the chemistry of years of friendship paired with musical mastery achieved only through each member's legendary skillset combined.

With overflowing talent, the High Mountain Breezes players have more offerings than their music alone. HMB offers songwriter mentoring sessions for those just starting out or those looking to take their skills to the next level. Imagine learning the do's and don'ts on how to write a hit from the brain behind Alabama’s #1 smash "Jukebox in My Mind"! HMB is also available to consult on other artists' projects, including helping with songwriter demos and artist sessions. Contact HMB for more information: highmountainbreezes.com/contact-us

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Congratulations to the HMB Players, debuting at #11 in Europe on the Hot Disc chart the week of April 7, 2023

OUT NOW – COUNTRY MUSIC'S SUPPORTING MAESTROS, HIGH MOUNTAIN BREEZES, ILLUMINATE THE NIGHT WITH 'STARS IN LAHAINA TONIGHT': A MELODIC JOURNEY THROUGH LOST LOVE, REFLECTION IN PARADISE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 8, 2024) — Nashville-based musician, multi-award winning artist/songwriting collaborative, High Mountain Breezes, debuted their first single of 2024, "Stars in Lahaina Tonight" today. This group is made up of the esteemed yet overlooked songwriters, producers, and players who contribute to the touring, creative and songwriting endeavors of country music royalty. 

Stream "Stars in Lahaina Tonight": https://digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/4JMaBN0ZEM

With over 400,000 Spotify streams on their first album, they've attracted the ear of audiophiles globally. The HMB family has worked with the who's who of country music, including Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Alabama, Tanya Tucker, George Jones, Shania Twain, Pam Tillis, Emmylou Harris and many more. HMB has been the studio & touring musicians on a plethora of top hits. After years of dedication to the music of others, the creatives behind the High Mountain Breezes have set out to share their own music with the world. 

“’A place where beautiful sunsets and night fall collides’ truly sums up the essence of ‘Stars in Lahaina Tonight.’ It’s a song about lifetime love taken away, a sense of deep loss and letting go while finding peace in the paradise where it all began,” said co-writer and High Mountain Breezes Founder and previous Hawaiian resident, Bruce Tarletsky. “We think it’s so awesome that our friends around the world have embraced our sound and we hope ‘Stars in Lahaina Tonight’ will continue this worldwide embracing of our music.” 

The HMB Players contributing to this song are Monty Lane Allen (acoustic guitar), Tim Crouch (fiddle) and Catherine Marx (piano/keyboards). Lead and background vocals were performed by Monty Lane Allen. The song was produced by Allen, Bob Bullock and Chris Latham and co-written by Allen and Bruce Tarletsky. 

A dreamlike melody compliments the song's beautiful storyline based on a real couple who spent a week of stolen time on the magical beaches of Maui. The college sweethearts were separated when the husband was deployed to Vietnam, and "Stars in Lahaina Tonight" tells their story of lost love, reflection and cherished time together. 

Stream "Stars in Lahaina Tonight": https://digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/4JMaBN0ZEM

High Mountain Breezes uses their synergy of seemingly different viewpoints, talents and experiences to create a unified and heartfelt message. Meaningful collaboration and pure unbridled fun drives the HMB Players, who started with the what they consider to be the perfect acoustic version of the song, which is then fine-tuned until it was a track close to a final master. Fiddle and piano tracks come next, the vocals are laid, and then the master is complete.

Preview the dream-state lyrics below: 

"I still see you at our favorite table, sippin' on chardonnay 

Sun kissed skin in this paradise, that indelible image remains 

This place brings it home to me, as I stand on this old rocky coast 

Wondering why the best of memories hurt the most." 

Single artwork for "Stars in Lahaina Tonight" illustrates the song's setting. Taken by HMB Founder Bruce Tarletsky, the song's cover image is of a starry Lahaina evening with nighttime clouds. 

"The picture was taken without any flash and captures the true essence for the song's inspiration," said Tarletsky.

The HMB Family of Contributing Players, Vocalist, Songwriters, Producers & Engineers:

  • Bruce Tarletsky – Founder, Songwriter

  • Monty Lane Allen – Player, Artist, Songwriter, Co-writer of "Stars in Lahaina Tonight"

  • Bob Bullock – Producer

  • Chris Leuzinger – Musician, Songwriter

  • Michael Spriggs – Musician

  • Duncan Mullins – Musician

  • Catherine Marx – Musician

  • Tim Crouch – Musician

  • Gwen Sebastian – Artist

  • Ron Wallace – Artist

  • Melissa DuVall – Artist

  • Amanda Raye – Artist

  • Vicki Hampton – Background Vocal Artist 

  • Robert Bailey – Background Vocal Artist 

  • Heather Becket Riley – Artist, Songwriter

  • Dave Gibson – Artist, Songwriter

  • Conrad Reeder – Artist, Songwriter

  • Darrell Cole – Artist, Songwriter

  • Jan Buckingham – Songwriter

  • Janie West – Song Pitch Mentor

  • Mark Beckett – Musician

  • Jermaine Mondine – Musician

  • Dustin Soper – Marketing, Branding

  • Ed Gertler – Digital Distribution

  • Kyle Hershman – Engineer

  • Chris Latham – Producer, Engineer 

Contributing Friends of the HMB:

  • Deborah Allen – Artist

  • Benita Hill – Artist

  • Daryl Lee O’Donnell – Artist

  • Larry Chaney – Producer 

About High Mountain Breezes 

HMB is a collection of lifelong music friends who take time out of their professional careers to come together to reconnect, share in friendship and God-given talent to create their own style of music together. In the studio, it is a very heartfelt and spiritual experience shared among friends who love what they do as opposed to a standard studio work session.

One player expressed the spirit of HMB very eloquently when he said, “The gift of being a worthy session player is two-fold, first; using one’s palette to augment something already beautiful, and second, being trusted and skilled enough to do it.”

When HMB comes together as a team, members use this sentiment for the collective whole. In a way, the HMB players are leaving their own mark on music, by creating a unique legacy. When together, it is truly a collaborative effort where time stands still. Everyone from the players, the vocalist, the songwriting team and producers contribute to our songs. When you hear one of the High Mountain Breezes' songs, you will feel the chemistry of years of friendship paired with musical mastery achieved only through each member's legendary skillset combined.

With overflowing talent, the High Mountain Breezes players have more offerings than their music alone. HMB offers songwriter mentoring sessions for those just starting out or those looking to take their skills to the next level. Imagine learning the do's and don'ts on how to write a hit from the brain behind Alabama’s #1 smash "Jukebox in My Mind"! HMB is also available to consult on other artists' projects, including helping with songwriter demos and artist sessions. Contact HMB for more information: highmountainbreezes.com/contact-us

Online

COUNTRY MUSIC'S SUPPORTING MAESTROS, HIGH MOUNTAIN BREEZES, ILLUMINATE THE NIGHT WITH 'STARS IN LAHAINA TONIGHT': A MELODIC JOURNEY THROUGH LOST LOVE, REFLECTION IN PARADISE COMING MARCH 8

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2024) — Nashville-based musician, multi-award winning artist/songwriting collaborative,  High Mountain Breezes, is set to release their first single of 2024, "Stars in Lahaina Tonight" on March 8. This group is made up of the esteemed yet overlooked songwriters, producers, and players who contribute to the touring, creative and songwriting endeavors of country music royalty. 

Pre-save "Stars in Lahaina Tonight": https://digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/Xh4gmUEM

With over 400,000 Spotify streams on their first album, they've attracted the ear of audiophiles globally. The HMB family has worked with the who's who of country music, including Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Alabama, Tanya Tucker, George Jones, Shania Twain, Pam Tillis, Emmylou Harris and many more. HMB has been the studio & touring musicians on a plethora of top hits. After years of dedication to the music of others, the creatives behind the High Mountain Breezes have set out to share their own music with the world. 

“’A place where beautiful sunsets and night fall collides’ truly sums up the essence of ‘Stars in Lahaina Tonight.’ It’s a song about lifetime love taken away, a sense of deep loss and letting go while finding peace in the paradise where it all began,” said co-writer and High Mountain Breezes Founder and previous Hawaiian resident, Bruce Tarletsky. “We think it’s so awesome that our friends around the world have embraced our sound and we hope ‘Stars in Lahaina Tonight’ will continue this worldwide embracing of our music.” 

The HMB Players contributing to this song are Monty Lane Allen (acoustic guitar), Tim Crouch (fiddle) and Catherine Marx (piano/keyboards). Lead and background vocals were performed by Monty Lane Allen. The song was produced by Allen, Bob Bullock and Chris Latham and co-written by Allen and Bruce Tarletsky. 

A dreamlike melody compliments the song's beautiful storyline based on a real couple who spent a week of stolen time on the magical beaches of Maui. The college sweethearts were separated when the husband was deployed to Vietnam, and "Stars in Lahaina Tonight" tells their story of lost love, reflection and cherished time together. 

Pre-save "Stars in Lahaina Tonight": https://digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/Xh4gmUEM

High Mountain Breezes uses their synergy of seemingly different viewpoints, talents and experiences to create a unified and heartfelt message. Meaningful collaboration and pure unbridled fun drives the HMB Players, who started with the what they consider to be the perfect acoustic version of the song, which is then fine-tuned until it was a track close to a final master. Fiddle and piano tracks come next, the vocals are laid, and then the master is complete.

Preview the dream-state lyrics below: 

"I still see you at our favorite table, sippin on chardonnay 

Sunkist skin in this paradise, that indelible image remains 

This place brings it home to me, as I stand on this old rocky coast 

Wondering why the best of memories hurt the most." 

Single artwork for "Stars in Lahaina Tonight" illustrates the song's setting. Taken by HMB Founder Bruce Tarletsky, the song's cover image is of a starry Lahaina evening with nighttime clouds. 

"The picture was taken without any flash and captures the true essence for the song's inspiration," said Tarletsky.

The HMB Family of Contributing Players, Vocalist, Songwriters, Producers & Engineers:

  • Bruce Tarletsky – Founder, Songwriter

  • Bob Bullock – Producer

  • Chris Leuzinger – Musician, Songwriter

  • Michael Spriggs – Musician

  • Duncan Mullins – Musician

  • Catherine Marx – Musician

  • Tim Crouch – Musician

  • Gwen Sebastian – Artist

  • Ron Wallace – Artist

  • Melissa DuVall - Karjala – Artist

  • Amanda Raye – Artist

  • Vicki Hampton – Background Vocal Artist 

  • Robert Bailey – Background Vocal Artist 

  • Heather Becket Riley – Artist, Songwriter

  • Dave Gibson – Artist, Songwriter

  • Conrad Reeder – Artist, Songwriter

  • Darrell Cole – Artist, Songwriter

  • Jan Buckingham – Songwriter

  • Janie West – Song Pitch Mentor

  • Mark Beckett – Musician

  • Monty Lane Allen – Player, Artist, Songwriter

  • Jermaine Mondine – Musician

  • Dustin Soper – Marketing, Branding

  • Ed Gertler – Digital Distribution

  • Kyle Hershman – Engineer

  • Chris Latham – Producer, Engineer 

Contributing Friends of the HMB:

  • Deborah Allen – Artist

  • Benita Hill – Artist

  • Daryl Lee O’Donnell – Artist

  • Larry Chaney – Producer 

About High Mountain Breezes 

HMB is a collection of lifelong music friends who take time out of their professional careers to come together to reconnect, share in friendship and God-given talent to create their own style of music together. In the studio, it is a very heartfelt and spiritual experience shared among friends who love what they do as opposed to a standard studio work session.

One player expressed the spirit of HMB very eloquently when he said, “The gift of being a worthy session player is two-fold, first; using one’s palette to augment something already beautiful, and second, being trusted and skilled enough to do it.”

When HMB comes together as a team, members use this sentiment for the collective whole. In a way, the HMB players are leaving their own mark on music, by creating a unique legacy. When together, it is truly a collaborative effort where time stands still. Everyone from the players, the vocalist, the songwriting team and producers contribute to our songs. When you hear one of the High Mountain Breezes' songs, you will feel the chemistry of years of friendship paired with musical mastery achieved only through each member's legendary skillset combined.

With overflowing talent, the High Mountain Breezes players have more offerings than their music alone. HMB offers songwriter mentoring sessions for those just starting out or those looking to take their skills to the next level. Imagine learning the do's and don'ts on how to write a hit from the brain behind Alabama’s #1 smash "Jukebox in My Mind"! HMB is also available to consult on other artists' projects, including helping with songwriter demos and artist sessions. Contact HMB for more information: highmountainbreezes.com/contact-us

Online

A while back I was at Allentown and took a photo of the original track sheet from when we recorded Thunder Rolls. I thought I would share it as it's kind of cool. With ProTools being the norm you don't really see track sheets anymore but Mark Miller used to keep really meticulous sheets back when we recorded on 2" analog tape.

Read more from Chris Leuzinger here.

Pre-Save/Pre-Order the new album “Daddy’s Margarita Rose - Revisited” from the HMB Players!

I've never been a huge fan of “covers” in music. Once the original song is in my head, hard for me to dislodge it, and hear an old song with new ears. After listening to the clear vocals and tight arrangements a couple of times-I kept wondering what Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle would think of this powerful version of their classic hit.

Thanks to John St. Augustine for posting about the HMB Players cover of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” in his Sunday Songs segment on his Facebook Page! Read more here.

HMB Players make the HotDisc Best Tracks of 2022!

Thanks to everyone who has supported us this year! We’ve made 4 entries on the HotDisc Best Tracks of 2022 List!
#15 Daddy’s Margarita Rose
#19 Will The Circle Be Unbroken
#22 Goodtime Charlie’s Got The Blues
#26 Amarillo By Morning

Click here to learn more.

Thanks to Hotdisc for featuring us for the month of April!

Broadway World Coverage of Daddy’s Margarita Rose Release

HMB Players Releases First Record, ‘Daddy’s Margarita Rose’ Just in Time for the Holidays

Music and Arts: High Mountain Breezes (HMB Players) Releases First Record, ‘Daddy’s Margarita Rose’

Thank you to iTunes for featuring “Daddy’s Margarita Rose” in their New Music section! Unfortunately, today is arguably the biggest release day of the year and competition was fierce. Check out the other releases that were featured. Because of that competition, we are under the fold but we are there!!!

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A while back I was at Allentown and took a photo of the original track sheet from when we recorded Thunder Rolls. I thought I would share it as it's kind of cool. With ProTools being the norm you don't really see track sheets anymore but Mark Miller used to keep really meticulous sheets back when we recorded on 2" analog tape.

Read more from Chris Leuzinger here.

Pre-Save/Pre-Order the new album “Daddy’s Margarita Rose - Revisited” from the HMB Players!

I've never been a huge fan of “covers” in music. Once the original song is in my head, hard for me to dislodge it, and hear an old song with new ears. After listening to the clear vocals and tight arrangements a couple of times-I kept wondering what Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle would think of this powerful version of their classic hit.

Thanks to John St. Augustine for posting about the HMB Players cover of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” in his Sunday Songs segment on his Facebook Page! Read more here.

HMB Players make the HotDisc Best Tracks of 2022!

Thanks to everyone who has supported us this year! We’ve made 4 entries on the HotDisc Best Tracks of 2022 List!
#15 Daddy’s Margarita Rose
#19 Will The Circle Be Unbroken
#22 Goodtime Charlie’s Got The Blues
#26 Amarillo By Morning

Click here to learn more.

Thanks to Hotdisc for featuring us for the month of April!

Broadway World Coverage of Daddy’s Margarita Rose Release

HMB Players Releases First Record, ‘Daddy’s Margarita Rose’ Just in Time for the Holidays

Music and Arts: High Mountain Breezes (HMB Players) Releases First Record, ‘Daddy’s Margarita Rose’

Thank you to iTunes for featuring “Daddy’s Margarita Rose” in their New Music section! Unfortunately, today is arguably the biggest release day of the year and competition was fierce. Check out the other releases that were featured. Because of that competition, we are under the fold but we are there!!!

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