Lariat Records - About Us

.: Mission Statement

Our background as working musicians, technicians and artists has greatly affected the philosophy under which we operate Lariat Records. We understand that there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to recording or presenting an artists material. Not if it is going to be done right.

Each artist has something special to say. We see it as part of our job to help the artist say it. To assist the artist through the selection of material, and the presentation and performance of that material in a way which best allows each artist to show their audience who they are, and what they have to offer. To help the artist to create products which will facilitate the accomplishment of their goals. To convey to the general public through recordings the very essence of the artists personality. Marketing, Promotions and publicity have a large part in how an artist and their music is perceived. Lariat Records works hard to ensure that the artist's vision and image are shown the same care as the recording itself.

We do this in an orderly progressive manner which allows the artist as much control as possible, while ensuring that everything is handled according to accepted industry standards.

.: Dale Crockett

Dale has been involved in the music industry for over 30 years, as a performer, songwriter, studio musician, arranger, musical director, recording engineer, producer and business partner.

As a performer, Dale has been a solo artist, as well as lead guitarist and vocalist for a number of different groups. As a member of "The American Eagle Band", "The Nashvillains, and "Crockett & Coltrain" Mr. Crockett toured Canada multiple times under the cultural exchange program. As a partner in Eagle Productions, Dale worked with Loretta Lynn's "Coal Miners" band and Jerry Reed among others. He has served as the musical director for the "Stars of Tomorrow" showcase, held in the Tennessee Ballroom of the world renowned Opryland Hotel in Nashville during Fan Fest.

In the studio realm, Dale has helped many songwriters and artists on their recording projects at various studio in the U.S and Canada including his own 24 track digital IHS studio. As a songwriter Dale has had many of his songs recorded by a variety of artists, several of which have received airplay both here in the U.S. and overseas. Dale Crockett currently lives in London, Ohio where he operates IHS studio and heads the Ohio office of Lariat Records.

.: Robin Lavender

Rob Lavender has served as a drummer, band leader, road manager, F.O.H. and Monitor mix soundman, recording engineer, technical director, producer, transportation coordinator and business partner.

Rob grew up in central Ohio and served in the U.S. Army, attended the Community College of Beaver County in Monacca, PA and Centurion Aviation Academy. Rob came up through the ranks in the audio community from working sound for home town bands to eventually handling name artists both in the U.S. and Canada. Rob worked two years with the famed Ballet Met as transportation coordinator and company soundman, also as house soundman for Mt Airy Lodge in the Pocono's. Rob has toured extensively in various capacities throughout the U.S. and via the cultural exchange program across Canada. He moved to Canada in 1993 and became chief engineer at Vision Recording Studio in Timmins, Ontario and a managing director of the Canadian Cabaret Theater Company. Rob was also a partner in Eagle Productions and Eagle Productions - Canada where he provided concert sound & lighting for many top name acts. Rob moved back to Texas in the fall of 1999 and with his wife Solange began work with Unicorn Artist Management, where the idea for Lariat Records first started. Rob also is a partner in One Horn Production Services.