Artist description Ronnie is backed by two members of the "Ace In The Hole" Band, (George Strait's tour band), and two members of Ricky Trevino's former tour band, as well as some excellent studio musicians and singers. All songs created by Ronnie Collins. Produced for Onion Creek Records by Steve Becker at Purelight Productions Studio, Pflugerville, Texas.

Music Style Americana, Easy Listening, and Traditional Country with some Cajun influence

Musical Influences James Taylor, Vince Gill

Similar Artists Webb Pierce, Junior Brown, Ernest Tubb, Swampwater, Dwight Yoakam

Artist History This band was formed in the studio to create music for eventual distribution worldwide via the Internet. At the time this album was produced, (1992-93) MP3 was not yet a reality. "Time For Change" remained on the shelf waiting for technology to catch up with the idea, until the advent of mp3.com.

Group Members Ronnie Collins, Gene Elders, Ron Huckaby, Steve Becker, Greg Modessette, Jimmy Burk, John Mills, Marty Muse, Mark Matoska, Chris Miller, Cheri Derouen, Theresa Brunelle, Danny Levin, Jayne Wooten.

Instruments [Drums: Jimmy Burk] [Fiddle: Gene Elders] [Bass Guitar: Steve Becker, Greg Modessette] [Piano/Keyboards: Steve Becker, Ron Huckaby] [Saxaphone: John Mills] [Steel Guitar: Marty Muse, Mark Matoska] [Acoustic Guitar: Steve Becker, Ronnie Collins] [Electric Guitar: Steve Becker] [Accordion: Chris Miller] [Cello: Danny Levin] [Harmony Vocals: Cheri Derouen, Theresa Brunelle, Steve Becker, Jayne Wooten]

Albums Time For Change

Press Reviews The title track "Time For Change" was featured in the May 1999 issue of Takarajima Publications' monthly "DOS/V & Macintosh Magazine" in Tokyo, Japan. A special section featured "Best MP3 Music". A free CD was distributed with the magazine, containing a copy of "Time For Change". Circulation: 100,000+. ********** Ronnie Collins plays pure, smile-inducing Americana. His talented backline approximates old timey sounds with rusty fiddle swipes, bouncy shuffle-rhythms, and a piano that practically laughs out loud from being tickled pink. The acoustic guitar picking is the only element that stands out with its flat tone; the warm resonating Dobro slides more than make up for it. - Eric Shea - www.listen.com. ***** Look for the new album release "Town Of Fewer People" by Sidewinder Records recording artist Freddy Lovvorn. Freddy covers two Ronnie Collins' tunes, "There You Have It" and the title cut "Town Of Fewer People."

Additional Info Look for the new album release "Town Of Fewer People" by Sidewinder Records recording artist Freddy Lovvorn.

Location Jennings, LA - USA

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