Geoffrey Ricketts on stereo electric concert harp, keyboards and vocals, Mark Lee Snyder on Bass, Terry Litzman on Lead Guitar, Rocky Nesset on Drums and Angie Thompson on rhythm guitar also guest starring Mike Ferrari on Drums in the Glass Onyon recordings.
Influences
T. O'Carolan, C. Salzedo, Harpo Marx, The Beatles, Elton John, Jeff Lynne, The Doors, The Moody Blues, John Lodge, Justin Hayword, Patrick Ball, Fred Astaire, Dolly Parton, Louis Armstrong, ParaCelt, Jim Hancock, The Gypsy Guerilla Band, Cantiga, Shawn Phillips, Joni Mitchell, Cole Porter, Fats Waller, David Crosby, Yoko Ono, Julian Lennon, Sean Lennon, Steven Stills, Gram Nash, Neil Young, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, John Idan, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Turner & Kamjunke
This is the prologue to a band called “Circle of Peace.” Geoffrey had fallen asleep long before they announced the news. On December 8, 1980 as Geoffrey lie dreaming a figure stepped up out of the fog. This aberration in white handed him a papyrus scroll sealed with a key ring upon which hung a key in the shape of an ankh. The opening at the top of the ankh had been replaced with a peace symbol. Geoff exclaimed, “This is a symbol of tranquil life, a Tranque-Ankh!” Opening the scroll Geoffrey read a list of something, perhaps song titles. Looking up to thank this misty person whom Geoffrey perceived to be John Lennon the telephone awakened him with the news that John Lennon had just been shot. The next day having never written a song before Geoffrey’s life as the Bard began with the poem “Worship Peace.” Receiving a Guitar as a gift the Bard learned a few chords and had written his first song by New Years Eve. Many years later the Harp came into his life miraculously in much the same way. Again in a dream he saw a harp held high up through the water, as though it were Excalibur. The next weekend he met two harpists at Scarborough Faire in Texas. A friend dubbed him Geoffrey the Bard on the first day he ever owned a harp. Playing, studying and teaching the harp took over his life and focus. Today he blends his two passions together into what Geoffrey calls “Psychedelic Peace Oriented Harp Centered Rock Music.” Harp in rock music? Who would have predicted? “Circle of Peace” has always been the cause driving this music no matter what it was called. Geoffrey’s music has been featured by four acts that he named “Glass Onyon,” “Geoffrey the Bard,” “Millennium Project,” and “Dream Plane.” The one element each of these acts share is Geoffrey Ricketts, his music and the cause best stated in “Circle of Peace.”
“Worship Peace”-Geoffrey the Bard
Geoffrey lives in the Brook Hollow area of Bedford, Texas located in the middle of the D/FW metroplex between Dallas and Fort Worth. Please call if you are interested in booking Geoffrey for a performance Please call Carol Marks Music at (800)388-4091 Geoffrey teaches harp of all styles Celtic, jazz, pop and classical in his studio. For lessons call him directly at (817) 448-1750.
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Psychedelic Peace Oriented Harp Centered Rock Music featuring Geoffrey on Harp, Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Percussion, Keyboards, soprano recorder and two vocals.
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Hey, just stopping by to wish ya a great weekend and hopefully run into ya. There's alot going on at Pitchers Sports Bar in Arlington. Tomorrow night were hosting the debut of SACRED GROOVE, a Lynch Mob tribute band featuring local rock legends Russ D.Contreras on Guitar, Andy Murray on Vocals, Kenny Sizelove on Drums & last by not least Harm Wilson on Bass. If you thought that was enough... uh.. WRONG! A huge party will set off by Maiden Texxas! Best part of all this?? Only FIVE BUCKS to see 3 rocking bands with a possible special guest! Show starts at 8pm. Saturday has a great line up of 4 rock bands, then each weekend till mid December is looking the same. Wow, right? The local rock scene vibe is back & stronger than ever!
Oh, and if you wanna check out the local who's who in the DFW rock scene, go check out the DFW NOISE myspace (www.myspace.com/dfwnoise). We're close to releasing reviews, shoutouts and all kinds of content, like what's going on for Halloween for the October issue. We also have new staff contributors! :D If your a freelance reporter or photographer, I want to hear from you. DFW NOISE is reporting on the BUZZ in the local music scene. Speaking of which...
just checked out a new totally underground garage party that'll be happening on the weekends with live bands & it's BYOB. The band According to Legend with help from their close friends & family have come together to provide a place we can just go hang out, like a block party. It's for 21+ only with a $10 donation.
What else.. hmmm.. Alot of great band nights, which I just can't even sum up! You just gotta go check out the calendar. Oh, and confirmed last night, PIMPADELIC will be coming back to Pitchers in January! Keep your eyes on the lil' bar for great band nights with cheap drinks and low cover charge. www.my
Yes, Geoffrey, the Limelight is a perfect place for concerts.
We enjoyed it very much to play there. Over 300 people came and they were a wonderful audience.
60 children were among them and at the end we let the children play some special percussions which are made for children. They had much fun, it was so sweet to look in their shining eyes.
To set up our set up takes nearly 2 hours. We do it like a meditation and it's a good preparation for the concert and we can calm down.
By the way dearest friend, now we like to see the tattoo on your other arm ;o)
This is the prologue to a band called “Circle of Peace.” Geoffrey had fallen asleep long before they announced the news. On December 8, 1980 as Geoffrey lie dreaming a figure stepped up out of the fog. This aberration in white handed him a papyrus scroll sealed with a key ring upon which hung a key in the shape of an ankh. The opening at the top of the ankh had been replaced with a peace symbol. Geoff exclaimed, “This is a symbol of tranquil life, a Tranque-Ankh!” Opening the scroll Geoffrey read a list of something, perhaps song titles. Looking up to thank this misty person whom Geoffrey perceived to be John Lennon the telephone awakened him with the news that John Lennon had just been shot. The next day having never written a song before Geoffrey’s life as the Bard began with the poem “Worship Peace.” Receiving a Guitar as a gift the Bard learned a few chords and had written his first song by New Years Eve. Many years later the Harp came into his life miraculously in much the same way. Again in a dream he saw a harp held high up through the water, as though it were Excalibur. The next weekend he met two harpists at Scarborough Faire in Texas. A friend dubbed him Geoffrey the Bard on the first day he ever owned a harp. Playing, studying and teaching the harp took over his life and focus. Today he blends his two passions together into what Geoffrey calls “Psychedelic Peace Oriented Harp Centered Rock Music.” Harp in rock music? Who would have predicted? “Circle of Peace” has always been the cause driving this music no matter what it was called. Geoffrey’s music has been featured by four acts that he named “Glass Onyon,” “Geoffrey the Bard,” “Millennium Project,” and “Dream Plane.” The one element each of these acts share is Geoffrey Ricketts, his music and the cause best stated in “Circle of Peace.”
“Worship Peace”-Geoffrey the Bard
Geoffrey lives in the Brook Hollow area of Bedford, Texas located in the middle of the D/FW metroplex between Dallas and Fort Worth. Please call if you are interested in booking Geoffrey for a performance Please call Carol Marks Music at (800)388-4091 Geoffrey teaches harp of all styles Celtic, jazz, pop and classical in his studio. For lessons call him directly at (817) 448-1750.
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