Eleven Hundred Springs

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Eleven Hundred Springs is a country music band from Dallas, Texas.

Eleven Hundred Springs was founded by Matt Hillyer (lead vocalist, guitar, primary songwriter), Steven Berg (bass), and Richie Vasquez (drums) in 1998. Prior to forming Eleven Hundred Springs, Matt and Steven had played together in three previous bands, most notably the Dallas rockabilly band Lone Star Trio. The band's early days included a lengthy Monday night residency at Adair's in Deep Ellum. It was during this time that the band's first album, "Welcome To Eleven Hundred Springs," was recorded, as well as "Live At Adair's".

Over the years, the band has had several lineup changes, with key band member Jordan Hendrix joining the group in 2006.

The most recent lineup has been in place since October 2016.

On June 9, 2021, lead singer/songwriter Matt Hillyer announced via his Facebook page that, “with bittersweet feelings that we've decided to bring the band to an end.”

Band members[]

• Matt Hillyer - Lead guitar, lead vocals
• Steven Berg - Upright and electric bass, backing vocals
• Jordan Hendrix- Fiddle
• Chad Rueffer- Lead guitar, backing vocals, some lead vocals
• Ray Austin- Steel Guitar, dobro
• Christian Dorn- Percussion

Former Band members[]

• DRUMS - Richie Vasquez, Bruce Alford, Mark Reznicek (currently with The Toadies), Brian Ferguson, Arjuna Contreras (currently with Reverend Horton Heat)
• GUITAR - Chris Claridy (currently with Cody Jinks)
• FIDDLE - Jason Garner
• STEEL GUITAR - Aaron Wynne, Danny Crelin, Burton Lee

Albums[]

• Here 'Tis (, 2020)
• The Finer Things in Life (Eleven Hundred Springs, 2018)
• Midway (Eleven Hundred Springs, 2012)
• Eight the Hard Way (, 2011)
• This Crazy Life (, 2010)
• Country Jam (Palo Duro Records, 2008)
• Bandwagon (Palo Duro Records, 2004)
• Texas Unplugged, Vol 1 (Palo Duro Records, 2004)
• Broken Dreams, EP (, 2003)
• Waylon Jennings, The Red River Tribute Compilation (Omaha, 2003)
• Straighter Line (, 2001)
• No Stranger to the Blues (, 2000)
• Live at Adair's Saloon (, 1999)
• Welcome to Eleven Hundred Springs (, 1998)

See also[]

Outlaw country, Alternative country, Rockabilly, Red Dirt

External links[]

• Eleven Hundred Springs