INTRODUCING 8 HOUR DRIVE, A FULL-SERVICE PRODUCTION PARTNERSHIP CAPABLE OF PRODUCING VIRTUALLY ALL GENERES OF POPULAR MUSIC. 8 HOUR DRIVE IS THE BRAIN CHILD OF POWERHOUSE PRODUCTION DUO RICH HERRING & BARRY BEST. |
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Breaking News!
BARRY AND RICH [8 HOUR DRIVE] JUST WON THE PRESTIGIOUS INDIE MUSIC CHANNEL'S PRODUCER OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR RYAN DANIEL'S SINGLE, "LIKE AMERICA". CHECK OUT THE INDIE MUSIC CHANNEL WEBSITE AT INDIEMUSICCHANNEL.COM FOR MORE DETAILS. ALSO, CHECK OUT RYAN'S NEW ALBUM, "BACK FOR MORE" ON ITUNES, SPOTIFY AND ALL MAJOR STREAMING OUTLETS!
MEET THE TEAM...
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Barry Best
Born in Flint, Michigan, Barry began his study of music with private piano lessons at age 9. After graduating high school, his band appeared on the same bill with such seminal acts as Bob Seger, Iggy Pop, The MC5, Grand Funk Railroad, and Ted Nugent. In the early 70’s Barry moved to . . .
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Credits
Rich and Barry of "8 Hour Drive" have enjoyed long and interesting creative careers, collaborating with some of the most successful artists in popular music. The following is a list of acts with which Barry and Rich have worked, either in the studio or on stage:
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~ 38 Special
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~ Aaron Tippin
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~ Alabama
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~ Ambrosia
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~ America
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~ Andrea Zonn
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~ Atlanta Rhythm Section
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~ Bob Seger
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~ Brad Paisley
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~ Brenda Lee
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~ Brian Howe
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~ Brian "Too Loud" Mcleod
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~ Bryan White
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~ Carla Thomas
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~ Carolyn Dawn Johnson
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~ The Shirelles
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~ Chris Cagle
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~ Christina Aguilera
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~ Christopher Cross
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~ Chubby Jackson
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~ Cole Swindell
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~ Coyote Ugly Cast
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~ Darryl Worley
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~ David Campbell
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~ David Cook
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~ David Kersh
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~ Dawn Sears
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~ Duffy Jackson
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~ Eddie Money
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~ Edward Bear
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~ Firefall
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~ Foghat
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~ Fourrunner
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~ Freddie Cannon
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~ Grand Funk Railroad
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~ Greg Barnhill
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~ Ides Of March
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~ Iggy Pop
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~ Jessica Andrews
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~ Joe Diffie
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~ Johnny Rivers
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~ Kansas
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~ Keith Urban
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~ Kenny Rogers
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~ Kim Carnes
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~ Lane Brody
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~ LeAnn Rimes
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~ Lee Greenwood
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~ Lita Ford
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~ Little Big Town
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~ Little River Band
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~ Lynyrd Skynyrd
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~ Mark Houser
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~ Martina McBride
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~ Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs
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~ MC5
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~ Merle Haggard
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~ Molly Hatchett
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~ Nick Brignola
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~ Orleans
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~ Paul Overstreet
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~ Percy Sledge
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~ Peter Frampton
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~ Player
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~ Poco
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~ Pure Prairie League
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~ Red Rodney
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~ REO Speedwagon
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~ Restless Heart
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~ Rhonda Vincent
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~ Rick Springfield
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~ Roger Daltry
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~ Ronnie Milsap
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~ Ruby Lovett
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~ Ryan Daniel
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~ Sam Moore
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~ Sam The Sham
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~ Shawn Camp
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~ Sherie Austin
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~ Stephen Bishop
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~ Steve Holy
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~ Styx
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~ Suzanne Karr
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~ Ted Nugent
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~ The Beach Boys
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~ The Coasters
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~ The Diamonds
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~ The Doobie Brothers
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~ The Drifters
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~ The Guess Who
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~ The Jackson Sisters
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~ The Lettermen
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~ The Outlaws
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~ The Platters
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~ The Temptations
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~ The Stamps
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~ The Zombies
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~ Thompson Square
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~ Three Dog Night
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~ Three Doors Down
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~ Trent Willmon
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~ Trisha Yearwood
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~ Vince Gill
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~ War
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~ Willie Thomas
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~ Wings Hauser
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~ Wynonna Judd
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~ And Many More...
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testimonials
Wayne Nelson
"I’ve had the pleasure to work with Rich for over 12 years. From studio to stage, he's been key to maintaining Little River Band's reputation for high quality recordings and performances. Whether as producer, engineer, singer, guitar, or bass player, Rich consistently brings his A game to every project and show."
Wayne Nelson Little River Band www.littleriverband.com |
Kahlil Ashanti
"Barry Best is one of the most sought after arrangers, producers and musicians in the business and we felt lucky to have him work with us on our documentary. His attention to detail and superb sense for what sells have helped us as we continue to pitch this project in advanced talks with TLC, A&E and the Oprah Winfrey Network. He's the real deal."
Kahlil Ashanti Former VP of Business Development Indiloop Media, Inc. |
Ray Stephenson
"Rich Herring is an immensely talented record producer, world class musician, and songwriter. His attention to detail, creativity, and great ears make him an asset to any project."
Ray Stephenson Grammy winning songwriter for Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Guy Clark, Miranda Lambert & many more. |
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"Barry is a producer who will push you beyond what you think your limits are. With his artistic arrangements and vast experience, he was able to bring my vision to life. Working in his state of the art recording studio with its cozy, home feel, it is impossible not to record a great project!"
Ryan Daniel Country Music Artist 2018 Indie Music Channel Best Contemporary Country Male Artist 2018 Indie Music Channel Best Contemporary Country Song 2016 Indie Music Channel Country Artist of the Year 2014 Indie Music Channel Album of the Year and Country Song of the Year |
Kimberlee Wertz
"Barry, you did a wonderful job...that's not an easy situation to be in...not enough rehearsal time, clock running on the studio, additional "helpers" via Skype.... You were the picture of cool and control and I credit you personally with getting the performances we needed and making the choir sound great. You also worked tirelessly and with such a great attitude throughout that it kept the singers energy up as well. I was VERY grateful we had a pro with big ears there, and I'd be happy to work with you again."
Kimberlee Wertz Nationally-recognized music supervisor/coordinator for Tony Awards and the Kennedy Center |
Hannah Dasher
"Rich Herring is an absolute joy to work with in the writing room or in the studio! Such a talented, witty soul. I had a blast writing my single “Drinkin Out Loud” with him."
Hannah Dasher Singer, Songwriter Sony/ATV |
George Chapman
"I have known Barry for many years and worked together on many projects and shows. He is at the top of his game and an amazing person and friend. His positive attitude and years of producing and arranging have made him one of the best and easiest to work with. When you work with Barry, it immediately makes you want to step up to his level and perform at your peak."
George Chapman Battlestar Production FOH Marilyn Manson Monitors Steely Dan |
Our resources
8 Hour Drive works with all kinds of artists, and all kinds of budgets. On the higher end of the spectrum there are literally no limits to the pool of talent and facilities at our disposal. You want the guitar player who played the solo on your favorite song? Or the engineer who mixed it? We can get them. You want to record in the most legendary studios in the city of Nashville? We’ll take you there. Surprisingly, all this can be done at a fraction of the cost incurred by an artist on a major label. It’s just how the business works – all about who you know. Here are just a few of the resources available to us:
Studios
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- Omnisound
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- Blackbird
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- Oceanway
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- Benchmark Sound
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- The Tracking Room
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- Sound Emporium
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- RCA Studio B
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- etc...
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Musicians
We have access to all the top musicians in Nashville. Here are just a few...
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~ Jeff King
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~ Scotty Sanders
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~ Mike Johnson
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~ Alison Prestwood
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~ Mike Brignardello
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~ Tommy Harden
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~ Brian Fullen
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~ Wes Little
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~ Tim Grogan
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~ Mike Rojas
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~ Jim Brown
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~ Derek Wells
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~ Andy Leftwich
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~ Wanda Vick
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~ Andrea Zonn
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~ Adam Shoenfeld
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~ Jeff Roach
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~ Jimmy Carter
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~ Danny Parks
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~ Jimmy Nichols
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~ Chris Leuzinger
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~ Chris Marion
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~ Other guys named Chris, Mike and Jimmy
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