The Shovel vs. the Howling Bones explained

The Shovel vs. the Howling Bones is Lincoln Durham's debut studio album, released on January 31, 2012 by Rayburn Publishing. Four of the songs on the album are from his 2010 EP, and the other seven are original compositions.^[5] Durham was mentored and produced by singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard, and co-produced by George Reiff.^[6] Durham played the majority of the instruments, including a 1929 Gibson HG22 guitar, a bird feeder, a hacksaw, and oil pans.^[7] Drums were performed by Rick Richards. Other guest musicians from Austin on the album were Derek O'Brien Jeff Plankenhorn, Bucca Allen,^[8] and Idgy Vaughn, plus Lincoln Durham's wife, Alissa.^{[9] [10]}

Personnel

Musicians^{[11] [12]}

• Lincoln Durham – vocals, guitars, fiddle, harmonica
• Rick Richards – drums; bird feeder and trashcan (track 7), cardboard box (track 10)

Special guest musicians

• Ray Wylie Hubbard – guitar (track 4), backup vocals (track 10)
• Jeff Plankenhorn - mandolin (track 2)
• Bucca Allen - grand piano (track 4), accordion (track 11)
• Derek O'Brian - guitar (tracks 1 and 11)
• George Reiff - guitar
• Idgy Vaughn - backup vocals (track 10 and 11)
• Alissa Durham - backup vocals and cardboard box (track 10)
• Clay Berkes - backup vocals (track 9)

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Shovel vs. The Howling Bones by Lincoln Durham . iTunes . 31 January 2012 . October 6, 2018.
2. Web site: The Shovel vs. the Howling Bones - Lincoln Durham . AllMusic . October 6, 2018.
3. Web site: The Shovel vs. the Howling Bones - Lincoln Durham Releases . AllMusic . October 6, 2018.
4. theshovel[vs]thehowlingbones . Lincoln Durham . 2012 . CD liner . Lincoln Durham/Rayburn Publishing . 00TSVTHB 12 . United States.
5. Web site: Lincoln Durham: "The Shovel [vs] the Howling Bones" ]. Lonestar Music . January 1, 2012 . October 6, 2018 . Skanse, Richard.
6. Web site: Review: 'The Shovel vs. the Howling Bones,' Lincoln Durham . My San Antonio . January 25, 2012 . October 6, 2018 . Beal Jr., Jim.
7. Web site: Lincoln Durham: The Shovel [vs] the Howlingbones, CD review ]. The Telegraph . January 26, 2012 . October 6, 2018 . Chilton, Martin.
8. Web site: Fame Review: Lincoln Durham - The Shovel The Howling Bones . Acoustic Music . 2012 . October 6, 2018 . Gottlieb, Bob.
9. Web site: Lincoln Durham Talks about Ray Wylie Hubbard co-produced CD that Debuts Today . No Depression . January 28, 2012 . October 6, 2018 . Watson, Julie Wenger.
10. Web site: Lincoln Durham - The Shovel vs The Howling Bones . American Roots UK . October 6, 2018.
11. Web site: Lincoln Durham Hefts The Shovel . Liquid Hip . February 17, 2012 . October 6, 2018 . Iger, Justin.
12. Web site: Lincoln Durham / The Shovel vs. The Howling Bones . RockTimes.de . German . December 31, 2011 . October 6, 2018 . Brookes, Joachim.