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rickhartmusic + Musician in Melbourne, VIC

rickhartmusic
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SEEKING

Band to Join, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Piano, Background Singer, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Steel guitar.

ABOUT

My name is Rick Hart a singer/songwriter from SE Melbourne, Victoria. Released my debut EP (Spiral) in 2014 and heading into the studio later in 2014 to start recording my first album with my producer.

Many songs written, just looking for the right musicians to bring them to life and lock them in a live sense. DO NOT WANT TO DO ENDLESS GIGGING (been there, done that). Want to focus more on what's best to promote the (recorded) music and playing and promoting around that.

In terms of live line up, it's currently me singing and playing acoustic guitar with a keys/piano and harp player and occasional female backing vocals. Open to all other instruments - rhythm/lead alt country/folk rock/roots style guitarist, dobro, bass player, drummer, pedal/lap steel, fiddle/violin. If you can sing backing vocals better still.

Alt country/Americana/folk rock leanings with some R&B elements, all hemmed with strong pop sensibilities.

I am committed to taking my songs to the next level, but am also constrained by a full time job and family so need to be realistic and take a focussed approach. Ultimately I am looking to have a band all on the same wavelength to promote, launch and play my music live.

check out www.rickhartmusic.com for audio, video, images
email to rhartmusic if interested based on the above

Screen name:
rickhartmusic
Member since:
May 25 2014
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years playing music:
15
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Like contemporary artists like Ryan Adams/Whiskeytown, The Jayhawks, Old 97's, Justin Townes Earle, Wilco. NOT A FAN OF WHAT IS CONSIDERED "CONTEMPORARY NASHVILLE".

Earlier interests/influences like Gram Parsons, The Band, Rolling Stones, CCR, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Van Morrison, John Prine, Steve Earle.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:
Moderate
Background Singer:
Moderate
Rhythm Guitar:
Intermediate
Harmonica:
Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Have all my own equipment and transport. Maton acoustic guitar, Telecaster, Fender 85 solid state amp and Peavey 30 valve amp, microphones and stands, JBL EON 515 powered speakers, portable mixers, home studio set up for basic scratch track and home demo recordings.

I also put a lot of time into my online and social media profiles (website, Facebook, industry contact etc.).

MUSIC