Music

“This husband and wife team runs the gamut from engaging acoustic folk to driving bluesy tunes, with hints of twang sprinkled in.”- Making a Scene Magazine

Reckless Saints, 2018

Roy Schneider: Vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, dobro, banjo, baritone ukulele, bass, harmonica, drums, hand claps, percussion
Kim Mayfield: Vocals, acoustic guitar, baritone ukulele, mandolin, hand claps, percussion
Freebo: Bass (track 1)
Charlie McCoy: Harmonica (track 2)

Keven Aland: Fiddle/Violin (tracks 2, 3, 4, 7)
Dan Fidanze: Piano (track 4)
J. Robert Houghtaling: Violin (tracks 6, 9)
Thomas Callahan: Bass (track 7)
Rob Pastore: Pedal steel guitar (track 8)
Tim Coletti: Bass (tracks 10, 11)
Gurf Morlix: Vocals, electric lead guitar (track 11)

Produced by Roy Schneider & Rob Pastore at Shiny Gnu Records, Fort Myers, FL and Reluctant Records, St. Petersburg, FL with additional recording in Austin, Boston and Chicago, USA

Mastered by Mark Hallman at Congress House Studio, Austin, TX

Special thanks to Gurf Morlix, Charlie McCoy, Freebo, Rob Pastore, Tim Coletti, J. Robert, Dan Fidanze, Thomas Callahan, Keven Aland, the Americana Community Music Association, all the radio DJs & programmers playing our “Blue-Twangled Folk ‘n’ Roll” around the country and abroad, and the many kind friends, family and fans who support our efforts in so many ways

A heartful o’thanks to Maureen & Mike McKinney

Much love and gratitude
Roy & Kim

Distributed by Shiny Gnu Records
℗ © 2018 Roy Schneider & Kim Mayfield

Ten from the Pen, Roy Schneider 2015

Roy Schneider: All lead vocals, central acoustic guitars, electric guitar (tracks 1, 3, 5 right side jam & 6), electric bass (track 1), harmonica, banjo, flute, drums & percussion
Kim Mayfield: Acoustic & electric piano (track 2), organ (track 6), backing/supporting vocals (tracks 1,2,3,4,6,7 & 9)
Erik Alvar: Upright bass (track 9)
Freebo: Electric bass (and contributions to arrangement) (track 5)
J. Robert Houghtaling: Fiddle (track 3)

Rob Pastore: Upright bass (tracks 2 & 8), pedal steel guitar (track 6)
Richard Hombre Price: Electric Bass (tracks 3,4,6 & 10), resonator slide guitar (track 10)
Michael G. Ronstadt: Cello (track 7)
Danny Shepard: Electric Guitar (track 5 left side jam)
Pat Wictor: Dobro, acoustic slide & electric lap steel guitar (track 4)
Hans York: Supporting/lead acoustic guitar (tracks 8 & 9), backing vocals (track 8)

Produced by Roy Schneider & Rob Pastore at Shiny Gnu Records, (Fort Myers, FL) and Reluctant Records (St. Petersburg, FL)

Mastered by Mark Hallman at Congress House Studios (Austin, TX)

Very special thanks to Gurf Morlix, without whose trusted perspective and “infamous integrity”, this record would have shaped up to be a very different animal. And we like the shape of this animal.

Much gratitude also to Rob Pastore, for not only giving me a fish, but teaching me to fish. I shall eat for a lifetime.

Cover painting by Jerry Scott used with permission.
Photography by Roy & Kim – Graphic design by Roy
Proceeds benefit the Keep Roy’s Cat From Starvin’ Foundation

For Nana
May we all learn, grow, persist, overcome, love, laugh, teach and endure as you have for over 90 years. You are the living definition of “Inspiration”.

Wild and crazy thanks to the ACMA, Mom, Dad, Trish, Jerry & Kim Scott, Eric & Lisa Schiffli, Mike & Ann Stroncek, Jim & Cindy Reynolds, Bobbie Dusenberry, Klaus & Cindy Zingraff, Willie Reuter, Tom & Becky Abel, Tim Settini & Cheryl Myrbo, David Salada at Sparrow Agency, Alice Schaefer, Annie Murphy, Marsden Simmons, Dan & Esther Philgreen, Frank & Nancy Hosler, Ray & Gia Cerbone, Lori Ryan, Pete Knapp, Rob Marvin & Denise D’Elia. We are continually amazed and encouraged by the level of support we receive from way-too-many wonderful folks to name here. We’re sure you know who you are, and that we could not have made this album without you.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts

Much Love – Roy & Kim

Distributed by Shiny Gnu Records
℗ © 2015 Roy Schneider/Scissorpaws Publishing (ASCAP)

Walls That Talk, Roy Schneider 2012

Roy Schneider: Lead & harmony vocals, rhythm & lead guitars, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, whistles, drums, percussion
Kim Mayfield: Piano, vocals
Keven Aland: Fiddle/violin
Erik Alvar: Upright bass

Dan Fidanze: Piano (tracks 5 and 8)
Linda Kallinger: Fiddle (tracks 6, 7, 11), supporting vocals on 6
Charlie McCoy: Harmonica (tracks 2, 6, 8, 10 & 12)
Hans York: Supporting & lead guitars (tracks 8, 11 & 12)

© Roy Schneider/Scissorpaws Publishing (ASCAP) {All tracks except tracks 4 & 8)
© Shawn Camp & Guy Clark- Shawn Camp Music/EMI April Music (track 4)
© David Crosby – Stay Straight Music (track 8)

Produced by John Kelly and Roy Schneider at Hideaway Recording Studio, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL and Shiny Gnu Records, Fort Myers, FL

Mastered by Bob Katz at Digital Domain, Orlando, FL

Cover photos by Monica Jones – All other photos by Roy or public domain.
Proceeds benefit the Keep Roy’s Family Fed Foundation – Please don’t make illegal copies.

This album is lovingly dedicated to my very supportive and wonderful wife, Kim Mayfield, without whom I would still be playing covers and hogging my own songs to myself.

Very special thanks and high praise to our friends whose support was crucial in the realization of this project: David Baker, Bart & Susan Barthelemy, Julie Brotje-Higgins, Ellen Bukstel, David Doner, Bill & Teri Hooson, Tracy & Greg Hostetler, Ranti James, Fred Kreider, Ira Mandell & Kathy Kernan, Franz & Lajla Neumann, Donna & the Peavlers, Dan & Lisby Pollock, Jim & Cindy Reynolds, Margaretha Schneider, Steve & Karn Schweitzer, Jerry & Kim Scott, Wendy Straw, Ann & Mike Stroncek, Marea Tully and Bill & Angela Wise.

This album and its title track were heavily inspired by our good friends Rob & Denise and their work at Full Circle Woodcraft, Lexington, GA.

Erleichda, Roy Schneider 2010

Roy Schneider: Lead and backing vocals, all guitars, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, flute, drums, percussion, bass (tracks 2 & 13)
Kim Mayfield: Piano, backing vocals, organ (track 6)
Keven Aland: Fiddle

David C. Johnson: Bass
Charlie McCoy: Harmonica (tracks 2,3,6, & 7)
Julie Patchouli & Bruce Hecksel: Additional backing vocals (track 12)

Pronounced “air-LIKE-duh”, Erleichda loosely translates as “Lighten Up!”

Tracked by Roy Schneider at Shiny Gnu Records, Fort Myers, FL

Mixed & Mastered by Greg Timko at Alternative Sound & Production, Fort Myers Beach, FL

Guitar case cover art by Kim Mayfield
Graphic design & disc art by Roy Schneider
Proceeds benefit the Keep Roy From Starving Foundation – Please don’t make illegal copies.

Dedicated to my original Angels Along the Road – Jan Moeller, Bobbi Colletti, Paul Durvett, Brenda Giannelli (R.I.P.) and Nana
Love & Thanks Always

I am endlessly grateful and humbled by the many kind souls who help Kim and me in so many ways in our travels. Showing up, listening, singing along, buying CDs, joining the mailing list, hosting house concerts, putting us up, feeding our faces, giving useful advice, spreading the word…

Special thanks to David Gans, Charlie McCoy, Peter Yarrow, Stevie Coyle, Tom Robbins, Greg Timko, Gina, Mom & Tom, Trish, Larry, Mark & Juanita, Deanna Goss, Maya & Chris, Frank & the Ohio contingent, Tim & Cheryl, Mike & Maureen, Duncan & Sabine, Tina & Kelly, Michelle, Wildman Steve, Tracy Hostetler & Mark Binder at WSLR, Pete Gallagher at WMNF, Phil Zingraff, Bill & Teri, Alice Schaefer, Mike & Ann, Ross Teigen, Bill Mayfield, Klaus & Cindy, John at The Purple Fiddle, Mitch Lind, Randy Judy, Arlene Boumel, Dalis Allen, Lindsey Lee, the Asheville gang, Sue Blackwell, Fran Snyder, Bob Mizek, Mindy Simmons, Chris Bradshaw, Jean Hewitt, Gloria Holloway, Annie & Marsden, Nita & Dan at Nita’s Sweet Bean, Kat Epple, Bruce & Julie and you.