Doug Lancio Explained

Doug Lancio
Genre:Rock music, country music, folk music
Occupation:Guitarist, record producer
Instrument:Guitar, mandolin
Associated Acts:John Hiatt, Patty Griffin

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

Questionnaires

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

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

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

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

Studio G

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

As a member of the Questionnaires

Albums
Singles

As a member of Bedlam

Albums
EPs
Singles

As producer

As sideman

1982–1999

2000–2005

2006–present

Notes and References

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