Album Notes

Kyle Dillingham, Dustin Jones, and Brad Benge comprise one of Oklahoma’s most original, eclectic groups: Horseshoe Road. Though the band is relatively new (having only played together as a band since April 2005), these powerhouse performers have been firing up audiences in Oklahoma and around the world for years. Their collaboration offers styles ranging from Blues to Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz to Western Swing, Country, Rock, Gospel and everything in between, all in an acoustic setting. It’s a unique sound, dubbed “Heartland Acoustic” and it is fast becoming recognizable as a new, Oklahoma-based genre. Full of surprises, the band’s passion for music can be seen in their performance, a high energy, uplifting musical experience that blends captivating virtuosity and heartfelt sincerity.

Each member of Horseshoe Road has enjoyed a successful career as an individual performer. Kyle Dillingham, a native of Enid, Oklahoma, and graduate of Oklahoma City University, has taken his fiddle to over 25 countries and performed everywhere from the Grand Ole Opry stage to National Television in China. He has performed with Tommy Emmanuel, Bill Monroe, Roy Clark, Mike Snider, and Hank Thompson. His passionate musicianship makes him one of America’s most exciting violinists.

Brad Benge, hailing from Salisaw, Oklahoma, is an accomplished singer and multi-instrumentalist, as well as a gifted producer/engineer. He has performed with Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Tommy Emmanuel and Bluegrass, Etc. He lends his talent to Horseshoe Road as the band’s stand-up bassist. Brad is also the lead guitarist for the band of bluegrass legend, Byron Berline.

Dustin Jones grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma, and has built a diverse career in the Oklahoma music industry. His songwriting and performances have been enjoyed by fans in Oklahoma for over a decade, and many performers still turn to Jones as one of the state’s leading music producers. He has worked with Sammy Kershaw, T.G. Shepard, John Conlee, and Mark Chesnutt among others. Dustin’s guitar stylings and distinctive tenor voice bring a soulful shade to the group.


“One of the assets we always seek to stress is the amazing talent you’ll find in Oklahoma. Horseshoe Road is a prime example of that talent. I am glad to commend them to listeners and bookers alike as one of Oklahoma’s best.” ---Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Mary Fallin