Heather Richards Recording Credits & Personnel
Credits for recordings by Heather Richards, American singer-songwriter known as the Adirondack Songbird. This page documents album and single production, musicians, and recording contributions across her bluegrass, traditional country, and Americana releases.
Album Credits
Wandermore (2019)
Produced by: Heather Richards & Mick McLaughlin
Engineered by: Mick McLaughlin
Track Credits
1. Wandermore
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards & Mick McLaughlin
- Rhythm Guitar & Bass: Mick McLaughlin
- Drums: Silvio Centamore
2. Blackout
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards & Mick McLaughlin
- Rhythm Guitar: Heather Richards
- Bass: Arlin Greene
- Dobro: David Bevins
3. We're Still Here
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards & Mick McLaughlin
- Piano: Mick McLaughlin
- Lead Guitar: Marcus Truelove
- Bass: Arlin Greene
- Drums: Silvio Centamore
4. Sweetest Cookie
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards & Mick McLaughlin
- Bass: Arlin Greene
- Fingerstyle Guitar: John Kribs
- Fiddle: Frank Orsini
- Mandolin: Orion Kribs
- Drums: Silvio Centamore
5. Mountain Between Us
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards & Mick McLaughlin
- Bass: Arlin Greene
- Dobro: David Bevins
- Fiddle: Frank Orsini
- Drums: Silvio Centamore
6. Us
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards & Mick McLaughlin
- Acoustic Guitar & Bass: Mick McLaughlin
- Electric Guitar: Marcus Truelove
- Piano: Milka Rubtsova
- Drums: Silvio Centamore
7. Haven
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards & Mick McLaughlin
- Bass: Arlin Greene
- Fiddle: Frank Orsini
- Dobro: David Bevins
- Mandolin: Orion Kribs
- Guitar: Mick McLaughlin
- Drums: Silvio Centamore
- Engineered by: Mick McLaughlin
8. When You Are Around
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards & Mick McLaughlin
- Bass: Arlin Greene
9. Rock Me
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards & Mick McLaughlin
- Bass: Arlin Greene
- Lead Guitar: Marcus Truelove
- Harmonica: Mike Packard
- Acoustic Guitar: Mick McLaughlin
- Drums: Silvio Centimore
10. I'm Wanting More
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards & Mick McLaughlin
- Cello: Krystof
- Bass: Mick McLaughlin
- Piano: Milka Rubtsova
Album Credits
Sweet As A Morning Ride (2011)
Executive Producer: Leonard Fronhofer V
Recorded at: Fronhofer Multimedia Studios
Engineered by: Leonard Fronhofer V
Mixed by: Leonard Fronhofer & Terry Delsignore
Mastered by: Larry Devivo
Vocals & Background Vocals: Heather Richards
Track Credits
1. Where the Jasmine Blooms
Written & Produced by: Heather Richards & Marcus Ruggiero
Arranged by: Marcus Ruggiero
- Rhythm Guitar, Bass & Drums: Marcus Ruggiero
- Fiddle: Sara Milonovich
- Percussion: Brian Melick
- Dobro: David Bevins
2. Here Is Where the Bird Sings
Written & Produced by: Heather Richards & Marcus Ruggiero
Arranged by: Marcus Ruggiero
- Rhythm Guitar, Bass & Piano: Marcus Ruggiero
- Percussion: Brian Melick
- Fiddle: Sara Milonovich
3. When the Sky Begins to Fall
Written & Produced by: Heather Richards
Arranged by: Heather Richards & Marcus Ruggiero
- Rhythm Guitar & Bass: Marcus Ruggiero
- Fiddle: Sara Milonovich
- Mandolin: Chris Leske
- Drums: Scott Apicelli
4. Beautiful Vibe
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards & Terry Delsignore
- Rhythm Guitar: Heather Richards
- Electric Guitar & Bass: Terry Delsignore
- Hammond B3 & Keyboards: Chris Dollard
- Drums: Scott Apicelli
5. We've Done This Before
Written, Produced & Arranged by: Heather Richards
- Keyboards: Chris Dollard
- Acoustic Guitar: Marcus Ruggiero
6. All Because of You
Written & Produced by: Heather Richards
Co-Produced by: Marcus Ruggiero
- Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards & Bass: Marcus Ruggiero
- Percussion: Brian Melick
- Fiddle: Sara Milonovich
7. The Old Willow Tree
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards
Co-Produced by: Marcus Ruggiero
- Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards & Bass: Marcus Ruggiero
- Percussion: Brian Melick
- Fiddle: Sara Milonovich
- Dobro: David Bevins
8. Honey Mist
Written & Produced by: Heather Richards
- Rhythm Guitar: Marcus Ruggiero
- Fiddle: Sara Milonovich
9. Wherever You Are
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards
- Acoustic Guitar: Heather Richards
- Dobro: David Bevins
10. Nothing More Beautiful
Written & Produced by: Heather Richards & Marcus Ruggiero
- Percussion: Brian Melick
- Fiddle: Sara Milonovich
- Mandolin: Chris Leske
11. Still Here You Stand
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards
Co-Produced by: Marcus Ruggiero
- Rhythm Guitar: Heather Richards & Marcus Ruggiero
- Bass: Marcus Ruggiero
- Percussion: Brian Melick
- Fiddle: Sara Milonovich
- Mandolin: Chris Leske
12. Sweet Cider
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards & Marcus Ruggiero
- Fiddle: Sara Milonovich
- Mandolin: Chris Leske
- Dobro: David Bevins
13. Can't Forget You
Written & Produced by: Terry Delsignore & Heather Richards
Arranged by: Terry Delsignore
- Rhythm Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass & Mandolin: Terry Delsignore
- Percussion: Terry Delsignore & Heather Richards
- Drums: Scott Apicelli
Photography & Design
- Old Fashioned Bike Photo Shoot: Leonard Fronhofer V
- Old Fashioned Microphone Photo Shoot: Leonard Fronhofer V & Terry Delsignore
- Layout & Design: Heather Richards
Video Credits
Videography: Terry Delsignore
Album Credits
Take A Chance On Me (1999)
Produced by: Jack Richards & Heather Richards
Recorded at:
- The Reflections Studio — Nashville, TN
- Magic Tracks — Nashville, TN
- Woods End Studio — Greenfield Center, NY
Final Recording Location:
- Woods End Studio — Greenfield Center, NY
Engineered by: Charlie Ebel
Digital Mastering: M Works — Cambridge, MA
Mastering Engineer: John Wyner
Track Credits
1. One Good Man
Written by: Heather Richards
- Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
- Bass: Tony Markellis
- Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
- Fiddle: John Kirk
- Dobro: Kevin Maul
- Piano: John Nazarenko
- Drums: Rob Kovac
- Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma
2. Everytime You Touch Her
Written by: Heather Richards
- Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
- Bass: Tony Markellis
- Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
- Fiddle: John Kirk
- Dobro: Kevin Maul
- Piano: John Nazarenko
- Drums: Rob Kovac
- Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma
3. What Good Am I Without You
Written by: Heather Richards
- Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
- Bass: Tony Markellis
- Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
- Fiddle: John Kirk
- Dobro: Kevin Maul
- Piano: John Nazarenko
- Drums: Rob Kovac
- Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma
4. Holding Out On Love
Written by: Heather Richards
- Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
- Bass: Tony Markellis
- Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
- Fiddle: John Kirk
- Dobro: Kevin Maul
- Piano: John Nazarenko
- Drums: Rob Kovac
- Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma
5. I've Just Gotta Know
Written by: Heather Richards
- Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
- Bass: Tony Markellis
- Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
- Fiddle: John Kirk
- Dobro: Kevin Maul
- Piano: John Nazarenko
- Drums: Rob Kovac
- Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma
6. Angel With a Broken Wing
Written by: Heather Richards & Rose Richards
- Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
- Bass: Tony Markellis
- Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
- Fiddle: John Kirk
- Dobro: Kevin Maul
- Piano: John Nazarenko
- Drums: Rob Kovac
- Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma
7. Smooth Talkin' Cowboy
Written by: Heather Richards
- Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
- Bass: Tony Markellis
- Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
- Fiddle: John Kirk
- Dobro: Kevin Maul
- Piano: John Nazarenko
- Drums: Rob Kovac
- Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma
8. There's Just Something About You
Written by: Heather Richards
- Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
- Bass: Tony Markellis
- Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
- Fiddle: John Kirk
- Dobro: Kevin Maul
- Piano: John Nazarenko
- Drums: Rob Kovac
- Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma
9. Give Me a Break
Written by: Heather Richards
- Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
- Bass: Tony Markellis
- Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
- Fiddle: John Kirk
- Dobro: Kevin Maul
- Piano: John Nazarenko
- Drums: Rob Kovac
- Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma
10. Take A Chance On Me
Written by: Heather Richards
- Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
- Bass: Tony Markellis
- Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
- Fiddle: John Kirk
- Dobro: Kevin Maul
- Piano: John Nazarenko
- Drums: Rob Kovac
- Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma
11. Family
Written by: Heather Richards
- Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
- Bass: Tony Markellis
- Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
- Fiddle: John Kirk
- Dobro: Kevin Maul
- Piano: John Nazarenko
- Drums: Rob Kovac
- Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma
Photography & Design
- Photography: Rose Richards & Leonard Fronhofer V
Copyright
© ℗ 1999 Lakota Records
All Rights Reserved
Single Credits
Mistletoe
Written by: Heather Richards
Produced by: Heather Richards & Mick McLaughlin
Track Credits
Mistletoe
Written by: Heather Richards
- Rhythm Guitar & Piano: Mick McLaughlin
- Bass: Arlin Greene
- Fiddle: Frank Orsini
- Dobro: David Bevins
Apple Tree (7" Vinyl Single, 1991)
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Label: Overton Lee Records – OLR-45-157
Year: 1991
Genre: Folk, World & Country
Track Listing
A. Apple Tree
Written by Heather Richards
B. It’s Not Like Me
Written by Bud Reneau, Dolby Gray, and Barbara Helsley
Credits
- Vocals – Heather Richards
- Producer – Bud Reneau
Manufacturing
Pressed by United Record Pressing – U-31006
Release Reference
Discogs Release ID: r5582555