There are three core members of HoundDog Mike & the Crusade. Nathan Matney, 13 year old percussion protégé who tracked all the drums between the ages of 10-12. HoundDog Mike Matney, who learned to finger pick the Blues from his grandfather who in turn learned it from the black coal miners he worked with in the hills of Southern West Virginia. HoundDog plays guitar, bass, organ, harmonica, and does all the male vocals on the album. He is also the arranger/songwriter for the group. The only female in the group is daughter Emily Grace. She has one of the most naturally beautiful smoky voices God ever gave a human! My oldest son Justin plays bass on the title track and lead on Come Ye Sinners. He usually plays a lot more on the albums but his day job is definitely getting in the way.There are several special guests on this album. Greg Martin of the Kentucky Headhunters, Rufus Huff, and the Mighty Jeremiahs is playing lead on 3 of the songs. Mark Kerr is playing lead on the title song, Take the Ride. Below is a list of who did what:1. Didn't Wake Up This Mornin'HoundDog Mike-guitars, bass, vocalsNathan-drums2. Resurrection PowerHoundDog Mike-swapping leads with Greg,bass, organGreg Martin-lead guitar (starting with verse 2)Nathan-drumsEmily Grace-female vocals3. Ain't No Grave-coverEmily Grace-vocalsHoundDog Mike-guitars, bass, organ, RhodesNathan-drums, percussion4. Take the RideMark Kerr-lead guitarHoundDog Mike-rhythm guitars, vocalsJustin Matney-bassNathan-drums5. Except Through MeGreg Martin-lead guitarHoundDog Mike-rhythm guitar, bassNathan-drumsEmily Grace-backing vocals6. Just Got Saved-cover (Just Got Paid)HoundDog Mike-guitars, bass, harmonica, vocalsNathan-drums7. Take ResponsibilityHoundDog Mike-guitars, bass, organ, vocalsNathan-drums8. 30 PiecesGreg Martin-lead guitarHoundDog Mike-resonator guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, vocalsNathan-drums9. Come Ye Sinners-coverJustin Matney-1st lead guitarJared Carte-2nd lead guitarHoundDog Mike-bass, rhythm guitars, organEmily Grace-lead vocalNathan-drums10. Only One You Can TrustHoundDog Mike-guitars, bass, organ, vocalsNathan-drumsEmily Grace-backing vocals11. God Is!HoundDog Mike-guitars, bass, vocalsNathan-drums12. You Don't Have to Move That Mountain /Sometimes You Do-coverEmily Grace-lead vocalHoundDog Mike-acoustic guitar (rhythm and lead), bass, backing vocal, harmonica, resonator guitar Nathan-drumsSteve Criner-B3 Hammond organ and electric lead guitarWe would like to thank all our friends for helping to make this album special and adding a variety that can't be achieved with just three members!