SEEKING
Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello.ABOUT
I've singing LIVE music (nothing in the studio just yet) seriously for the past six now, and have been using the stage name of "Rick The Wedding Singer" for any and all of my posted videos on be and similar sites of interest. I can sing First-Tenor, but am most comfortable with Second-Tenor and Baritone. My vocal range is flexible, and I've done weekend shows throughout Southern California (and now in the Carson City/Reno, Nevada region) where I'll sing upwards of three separate 90-minute sets of everything and anything from Romantic Standards (Sinatra and the like) to Country (old and new) to Broadway Showtunes and more (including a brand-new 50s/60s show and 70s/80s collection of hits) for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, fund-raisers and the like. I don't play any instruments, but I am very versatile in my singing--range and genre--and fool most people about my age (most believe I'm either in my mid-thirties). I keep myself in top physical shape, and am a "big kid at heart." I'm determined to make it in the music biz, but sense that this is the time to make it all come together with a band, partner, group or whatever type of relationship works best for me and for all involved.
- Screen name:
- Rick The Wedding Singer
- Member since:
- Aug 03 2010
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 10
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Frank Sinatra, Howard Keel, Dean Martin, Andy Williams, Englebert Humperdink, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Michael Crawford, Michael W. Smith, Third Day, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond, Beach Boys, Oak Ridge Boys, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Band, and Tom Jones.
EQUIPMENT
Have a Fender Passport PD-250 sound system that's in excellent condition(looks and sounds like it's brand-new), and it's conveniently stored in the back seat of my car whenever I play anywhere. It has the capability of not only accomodating four mics/vocals at a time, but also has two separate jacks for instruments as guitars, drums or the like.
MUSIC
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New York, New York
New York, New York Genre: Lounge
This is my personal tribute to the "Big Apple" with the classic Sinatra hit, "New York, New York."
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Nice 'N Easy
Nice 'N Easy Genre: Lounge
My cover of Frank Sinatra's "Nice 'N Easy."
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Goodnight, Sweetheart
Goodnight, Sweetheart Genre: Other
Here's my cover of an old 50s favorite, "Goodnight, Sweetheart."
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On the Street Where You Live
On the Street Where You Live Genre: Other
From the successful Broadway play/movie of the same name, here's my cover of "On the Street Where You Live" from 'My Fair Lady.'
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My Way (Sinatra version)
My Way (Sinatra version) Genre: Lounge
Here's my tribute to the one-and-only Frank Sinatra and my cover of his great recording, "My Way."
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Green, Green Grass of Home
Green, Green Grass of Home Genre: Cover/Tribute
My cover and tribute to a classic Tom Jones recording that I grew up with and have always admired, "Green, Green Grass of Home."
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Suspicious Minds (Elvis Presley version)
Suspicious Minds (Elvis Presley version) Genre: Classic Rock
You've got to throw in a bit of Elvis Presley once in a while, right? So, here's my cover of, "Suspicious Minds"--a great Elvis hit that he closed out many of his sold-out Vegas shows with.
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The Wonder of You
The Wonder of You Genre: Cover/Tribute
My cover of Elvis Presley's, "Wonder of You."
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Chicago (My Kind of Town)
Chicago (My Kind of Town) Genre: Lounge
My cover of Frank Sinatra's, "Chicago (My Kind of Town)."
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Viva, Las Vegas
Viva, Las Vegas Genre: Cover/Tribute
My cover of an Elvis (Presley) song that he made famous on the infamous Vegas Strip, as well as in many an Elvis film. Here's my version and tribute of, "Viva, Las Vegas."
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After the Lovin'
After the Lovin' Genre: Cover/Tribute
I grew up singing along to many an Englebert Humperdink hit, so here's my cover of, "After the Lovin'."
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Chattanooga Choo Choo
Chattanooga Choo Choo Genre: Other
How can you NOT hear this classic Glenn Miller hit and not sing along, so here's my cover of, "Chattanooga Choo Choo."
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Livin' in Fast Forward
Livin' in Fast Forward Genre: Country
My cover of Kenny Chesney's, "Livin' in Fast Forward."
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I Left My Heart in San Francisco
I Left My Heart in San Francisco Genre: Lounge
One of my favorite entertainers is Mr. Tony Bennett, so here's my cover of his classic hit, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."
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American Soldier
American Soldier Genre: Country
One of my favorite Country artists is Toby Keith. Here's my cover of his patriotic recording of, "American Soldier."
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Moon River
Moon River Genre: Lounge
My cover of Andy Williams' hauntingly romantic melody of, "Moon River."
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Amarillo By Morning
Amarillo By Morning Genre: Country
A classic George Strait hit that I covered: "Amarillo By Morning."
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Live Like You Were Dying
Live Like You Were Dying Genre: Country
My Dad unfortunately died of cerebral cancer back on New Year's Day 1990, so--everytime I sing this song in public--I dedicate the message thereof to him. Here's my cover of, "Live Like You Were Dying."
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Armed Forces Musical Salute Medly
Armed Forces Musical Salute Medly Genre: Other
I love our troops and their families, so here's me (and a friend helping me with vocal backup) performing my patriotic, "Armed Forces Musical Salute Medley" of pieces from all five branches of our U.S. Armed Forces.
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By the Light of the Silvery Moon
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
My cover of a classic 40s tune, "By the Light of the Silvery Moon."
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Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree Genre: Other
My cover of, "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree."
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You've Got to Stand for Something
You've Got to Stand for Something Genre: Country
Here's a great, ol' country song with a striking message that I covered, called, "You've Got to Stand for Something."
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Yankee Doodle Boy
Yankee Doodle Boy Genre: Other
Another patriotic cover of mine as originally written (and performed) by one Mr. George M. Cohan, "Yankee Doodle Boy."
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Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly
Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly Genre: Country
This is a great Country-sized patriotic song--"Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly"--that I usually perform at any of my live-stage shows that are patriotic and/or military-salute in nature.
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Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime Genre: Lounge
My cover of Dean Martin's, "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime."
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For the Good Times
For the Good Times Genre: Lounge
Okay, I'll admit that it's a pretty sad love song, but this Ray Price classic is always hard for me to pass up when out in public, so here's my cover of, "For the Good Times."
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Just in Time
Just in Time Genre: Lounge
I LOVE singing this Tony Bennett hit, and so I covered it not too long ago. Here's my rendition of, "Just in Time."
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High Hopes
High Hopes Genre: Lounge
I had a ball covering this Sinatra tune, "High Hopes."
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Catch A Falling Star
Catch A Falling Star Genre: Lounge
Perry Como is one of my favorite artists of all time, so here's my cover of and tribute to, "Catch A Falling Star."
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Almost There
Almost There Genre: Lounge
Originally, I had no clue that this wonderful love song recording by Mr. Andy Williams even existed 'til I somewhat stumbled upon it one day. I hope you enjoy my cover of, "Almost There."
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Venus
Venus Genre: Other
My cover of the 50s hit, "Venus."
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Peggy Sue
Peggy Sue Genre: Other
My cover of the Buddy Holly hit, "Peggy Sue."
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Live Like You Were Dying" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Livin' in Fast Forward" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Music of the Night" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Music of the Night" (Phantom of the Opera) (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "I Cross My Heart" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Hound Dog" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Goodnight, Sweetheart" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "And, I Love You So" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Count Your Blessings" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "No Place Like Home (For the Holidays)" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "My Way (Sinatra version)" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Chicago (My Kind of Town)" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Summer Wind" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Moon River" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Nice 'N Easy" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "After the Lovin'" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "It's Impossible'" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Standing Outside the Fire" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Gone Country" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Over the Rainbow" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Mariah" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Razzle Dazzle" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "New York, New York" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Rocky Mountain Music" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "If You're Goin' Through Hell" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "My Maria" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Margaritaville" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "That's How Country Boys Roll" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Sideways" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "America" (Neil Diamond version) (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Armed Forces Salute" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Yankee Doodle Boy" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "God Bless the U.S.A." (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Beyond the Sea (La Mer)" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime" (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "At the Hop (Video)
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Rick The Deejay-Singer: "Moody River'" (Video)
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