MEET THE BAND
Danny Reichle, Lead Guitar
Danny Reichle is a Texas Country singer/songwriter and lead guitarist from north east Tx.
Combined with a mixture of influences from classic country and rock to Tx country. He has shared the stage with numerous acts such as Miranda Lambert, Casey Donahew and many others. He is currently touring with one of the top artist of Texas Country, Jamie Richards.
Scott Jenkins, Steel Guitar
Scott Jenkins has been playing Pedal Steel Guitar for over 40 years and learned his craft from many Texas Steel Guitar Icons, including Ray Austin and Gary Carpenter. He studied with the legendary Buddy Emmons and credits Buddy’s influence on the style that he has developed over the last four decades. Over the years the list of artists and musicians he has had the opportunity to share the stage with is too long to list but a few of his favorites were Earl Thomas Conley, Johnny Rodriguez, Charlie Pride, Sylvia and Texas artists Jamie Richards, Tommy Alverson, Bobbie Marquez, Tommy Hooker and Steve Helms.
As a member of the Arkansas Country Music Awards Band since 2021, Scott plays with top musicians to produce an annual show for the up-and-coming Arkansas acts nominated for the ACMA’s, as well as, veteran artists like Billy Dean, Lee Ann Womack, Louise Mandrell, Linda Davis, Debbie Campbell, Shawn Kamp and Barbara Fairchild. He considers it an honor to be a part of this incredible group of musicians.
Getting the opportunity in 2021 to play with Jamie Richards and become a member of his band has been a perfect match for Scott, playing traditional country music with an artist that appreciates what the Steel Guitar adds to a country song. Scott’s Texas roots allowed him to experience over four decades of incredible country music and greatly appreciates getting to continue pursuing his passion of keeping the Pedal Steel Guitar alive and relevant with an amazing songwriter like Jamie Richards.
Ben Wade, Drums
It was backstage, while volunteering on the production team at Meadow Creek Community Church in Mesquite, TX when Ben decided "Hey, look at that cool guy in the back beating on things with sticks. I wanna be like him!" When the drummer at a new church offered lessons, he begged his mom to sign him up. She did and Ben quickly became a standby church drummer/percussionist, filling in whenever he had a chance. Fast forward a few years and playing drums in North Mesquite High School's Unity band was the only thing that kept him interested enough to stay in school and graduate. A few years later he got his first road gig at age 22. With over ten years of professional experience, Ben has toured with Country acts such as Cody Jinks, Kayla Ray, Cade Cooper and Alan Jackson tribute band Gone Country, while finding an edgy side with rock groups like Big Casino, The Kül, Mark Shelton & The Greater Good and Mockingbird. He's even sat in a few times with americana string band The Bodarks. Whichever style he's playing Ben aims to let the music shine for what it is. He's also very excited for what the future holds while playing behind Jamie!
Paul Carr, Bass
Paul is the bass player. He lives in north central Texas with his pretty wife and two big ol’ dogs. He is a longtime fixture in the north Texas live music scene and a bona fide dancehall dandy. Just ask anyone. Mr. Carr loves the music and loves playing in the band. He has great respect and gratitude for all of the fans as well as the support and service folks met along the way.
Landon Leverich, Merchandise
From Merkel, TX, you can find 22 year old Landon Levinson behind the merch table at every show! He has had a love for country music since he was 8 years old. His favorite artists are George Strait, Merle Haggard, and Keith Whitley. When he’s not doing what he enjoys most, pestering and announcing the band before they take the stage, you can find him behind the plate umpiring little league and travel baseball or running up and down the court officiating high school basketball. Landon also enjoys being around his nieces and nephew. He also enjoys farming, mostly driving tractors. He is also excited to see what the future holds while being with Jamie!