On their debut breakthrough album, The Whiskey Tango Sessions, The Hideaways have created a melodic blend of rock'n roll and country music forged with years of seasoned experience. Separately these guys have worked with such impressive artists as Lucinda Williams, Rosi Flores, The Beat Farmers, Dusty Wakeman, Tony Sheridan, Peter Gordon, The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, and members of both The Johnny Cash Band and The Dwight Yoakam Band. Collectively, these guys are an incredibly tight four-piece band with three very talented, distinct singer songwriters whose songs combine to create a rich, complementary album that has a remarkable level of consistency.
Recorded at "The Ranch" in El Cajon, CA, The Whiskey Tango Sessions is flavored with gorgeous pedal steel work and honest, heartfelt lyrics soaked in equal parts whiskey and integrity. They weave their tales of small towns, drinking, cheating, loving and leaving. The Hideaways style ranges from infectious pop ("Stranger's Heart") and raucous rockabilly ("Since You Said Goodbye") to bluesy ("If I Could Find A Way"). The band also brings Red Dirt flavor with a song about ranchers, señoritas, and dogs riding shotgun in an El Camino ("El Centro County Line"). Besides rockin' and a twangin', its clear The Hideaways also know the power of catchy hooks and warm harmonies.
The Hideaways hail from San Diego, CA. Band members include Phillip Bensimon (vocals, bass), Rian Greene (vocals, guitar), Keith Haman (vocals, guitar), and Clint Osborn (drums). The Hideaways have been making waves around southern California for awhile, garnering recognition in the press and picking up nominations for multiple San Diego music awards, highlighted by winning best country in 2005 & nominated for best Americana album in 2006.
With a ferocious live show that has created a devoted following of true believers, The Hideaways are known for making many a southwestern nights little bit hotter. Some of the artists The Hideaways have been fortunate enough to share the stage with include: The Drams, Tim O'Reagan (from the JayHawks), The Derailers, Asleep At The Wheel, The Damnations TX., The Flatlanders, Slobberbone, Dave Alvin.