Dick Easter has been playing the guitar since the age of 8. He is a self–taught player and although he reads music his formative training came largely from attending concerts at a young age and imitating his favorite
players. In his early teens, he began a “garage band” with like-minded friends. His abilities as a front man quickly developed and he began gigging the clubs of the So. Florida circuit where his family moved in 1967. That summer, "The Summer Of Love", he was exposed to bands like Cream and The Jimi Hendrix Experience and psychedelic music began to enter his repertoire. Over time, Dick developed and honed his style, mastering both slide and straight playing techniques. In 1978 the James Montgomery Band recruited him as the lead guitarist. He finished a tour with them and in 1979 left the band to tour with a nationwide act, Roy Buchanan. Dick credits this experience as probably the best training I could have received, Roy taught me to "feel" the notes; to "emote". In 1981 Dick did a quick stint with James Cotton and later that year formed his own band where he toured regionally. Throughout the 1980’s, Dick sat in and played with such legends as Johnny and Edgar Winter, Meatloaf, John Mellencamp and Black Oak Arkansas. In 1993 he was introduced to Sandra Wright and she offered him the spot of lead guitarist in her band, The Sandra Wright Band. He left that band in 1996 to form Dick Easter and Tin House and pursue a solo career. In 2004 he released his CD "Walking in Shadows" and has gotten great reviews in Relix- the Greatful Dead magazine and Hittin’ the Note- the Allman Brothers Band magazine and Blues Review. Through out his musical career he has performed with the likes of Gov't Mule, Warren Haynes, Phil Lesh & Friends, Widespread Panic and countless others. Dick plays Fender and Gibson Guitars. Regal Dobros. Amps are by Fender, Ugly Amps and Soldano.
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Would be great to meet you in August! We've got two LA shows booked then: 8/4 at The Derby (International Pop Overthrow festival - a very short gig though, 30 minutes). We're also playing August 8 at Prince O Whales in Playa Del Rey. That night we're playing 9.30-12.30 PM and the crowd has been terrific there so far.
Dick, thanks so much for the very kind words about our music and my singing and guitar playing - it's really an honor when you're such a terrific guitar player and singer yourself! I'd love to hear more about what it was like being on the road with Roy Buchanan. The jams with Warren sound great - I've always liked "ScoMule"! I see you have Lisa Swarbrick on your page too, she's one of my best friends. Definitely would like to meet if you come to CA. We're playing in Chicago on July 4, our first gig out of LA. I'd love for us to play more in the mid-west and the east coast. Anyways, glad to meet ya!
No, can't remember that one ( no surprise there) but I seem to remember the Rusty Nail in Stowe was a favorite place to howl. We're all getting back together this summer to see if there are any howls left for us old codgers. Yee freakin haw!
great guitar, would love to jam someday. Ill play the bass and sing thanks feel the music like a stream pouring threw the mountans of your body flowing into the ocean we all share find open hearts and minds to share. and to build friendships in unity for the good if mankind. singing out peace phil im "phil.dirt" so i can get away with saying corny stuff
GREAT Show last night Dick!! Another interesting night of guitar licks. I sure love the way you make that guitar talk, & the "slide" effects you create. I had a good time & hope I did okay as "roadie"... lol... ttyl.. :~) Dar
Awesome playing in the 3 guitars show last weekend. Lovin all the different styles you play. Really looking forward to your next show on May 17th. Btw, breakfast rules don't you think??.... :~) Dar
Have fun & take care. See you in July... :~) Dar
