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Biography

Leland Harding III has been involved in music for as long as he has been walking. At the age of 16 he he received his first guitar and started writing song after song. In 1998 he made his way down to Nashville Tennessee with the Midwestern Songwriters Alliance. There he would play at the Bluebird sparking his intrest in traditonal country music. Since then Leland has made many charts including the European CMA charts. With the Release of his debut album "Turn To Me" he has showcased his songwriting abilities and brings to life a new begining in country roots.

Leland Harding III has been involved in music for as long as he has been walking. At the age of 16 he he received his first guitar and started writing song after song. In 1998 he made his way down to Nashville Tennessee with the Midwestern Songwriters Alliance. There he would play at the Bluebird sparking his intrest in traditonal country music. Since then Leland has made many charts including the European CMA charts. With the Release of his debut album "Turn To Me" he has showcased his songwriting abilities and brings to life a new begining in country roots.

Rita Harding, one of the premier vocalists around brings such a sweet sound to Family Tradition.  In the late 60's she had a record deal with Tennessee Records under Wade Jackson. In the 70's she toured with The Herold White Show. From there Rita met her Husband Skip and together they founded The River Oaks band in the 80's. This is what Family Tradition is all about.

Rita Harding, one of the premier vocalists around brings such a sweet sound to Family Tradition.  In the late 60's she had a record deal with Tennessee Records under Wade Jackson. In the 70's she toured with The Herold White Show. From there Rita met her Husband Skip and together they founded The River Oaks band in the 80's. This is what Family Tradition is all about.

Skip Harding has played with many bands in his long career,  He traveled with the Herold White Show in the late 60's and early 70's. And along the way backed up such acts as Waylon Jennings and Charlie Pride. In the 80's Skip also founded one of the Regional Favorites the River Oaks Band. With great steel guitar playing reminisent of John Hughey and other steel guitar greats, Skip brings a great additition to Family Tradition.

Skip Harding has played with many bands in his long career,  He traveled with the Herold White Show in the late 60's and early 70's. And along the way backed up such acts as Waylon Jennings and Charlie Pride. In the 80's Skip also founded one of the Regional Favorites the River Oaks Band. With great steel guitar playing reminisent of John Hughey and other steel guitar greats, Skip brings a great additition to Family Tradition.

Dick Linneman has been making music going on 55 years. He has played in numerous bands over his career.  One of the best bass players around. One of the finest  singers you will hear  Dick's vocals  have been described as "golden". A great member to Family Tradition

Dick Linneman has been making music going on 55 years. He has played in numerous bands over his career.  One of the best bass players around. One of the finest  singers you will hear  Dick's vocals  have been described as "golden". A great member to Family Tradition

Gary Thomas is no stranger to the music scene, playing guitar for Sherwin Linton in the Cotton Kings and playing with a  Reginonal favorite Silver Creek.  Gary's  smooth tones is unmistakeable. Gary is also a great vocalist along with his soothing harmonies.  Another great addition to Family Tradition.

Gary Thomas is no stranger to the music scene, playing guitar for Sherwin Linton in the Cotton Kings and playing with a  Reginonal favorite Silver Creek.  Gary's  smooth tones is unmistakeable. Gary is also a great vocalist along with his soothing harmonies.  Another great addition to Family Tradition.

Dallas Meseberg has played with many bands during his career as a drummer. He has played the L.A. scene and also played Europe with bigger names.  Now he brings his great albilities in drumming to Family Tradition.

Dallas Meseberg has played with many bands during his career as a drummer. He has played the L.A. scene and also played Europe with bigger names.  Now he brings his great albilities in drumming to Family Tradition.

Tammy (Harding) Zubke has been lighting up the stage all of her life.  For years in one of the Region's biggest Rock bands Eclipse. She has taken her voice back to country where she brightens  faces and hearts every night.

Tammy (Harding) Zubke has been lighting up the stage all of her life.  For years in one of the Region's biggest Rock bands Eclipse. She has taken her voice back to country where she brightens  faces and hearts every night.
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