Rick Rourke - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, saxophone, harmonica
Craig Thaler - violin and fiddle
Lucas Ruedy - bass
Larry Clyman - electric guitar
Doug Klein - drums
Born in Troy NY, Rick grew up in a large family close to where the Hudson River meets the Mohawk in upstate New York. After hearing the Animals and Bob Dylan he taught himself guitar and harmonica. Seeking out the roots of these artists Rick developed a love for Blues, Folk and Jazz that inspires his work today.
For two decades prior to the Lost Wages project Rick was saxophonist and vocalist for The Out of Control Rhythm & Blues Band. As the main songwriter for the group, Rick worked with legendary producer Eddie Kramer whose credits include Hendrix, Zeppelin and Buddy Guy to name just a few. The resulting cd enjoyed airplay in diverse markets like Greece, Australia, Canada and blues and college stations in the U.S. This project inspired a volume of songs more personal, more political and with a deeper social connection to what's going on. The need to get these types of songs heard was the genesis for the Lost Wages cd and the formation of the Lost Wages band. "The group has opened up the musical spectrum for me and allowed me to flavor the songs as needed."
The cd or live band performances will take the listener down different paths with sax, violin, harmonica and a chunky rhythm section to lead the way. As the world has become more complex, corporate and regimented with radio airplay confined to the same 200 classic songs, Rick finds himself digging even deeper for well crafted, honest and fresh inspiration for the Lost Wages project.
Yo Rcik!
How that heck are you? I'm doin just fine. Not much free time between the band and takin care of the farm. Awalys somethin to fix with these horses around....haha. Val says hello and we hope to see you around soon.
Joe
Well the Johnny Cash Tribute was a blast as predicted...you rocked the house with Hey Porter and Get Rhythm...it was a real pleasure sharing the stage with such great performers and I hope it can happen again soon.
YEAH RICK!!! Sounds great! will keep an eye out for your dates and try to get out to see ya. Been playin' KEYS for Groove SYndicate these days... a whole new beast! but lovin' it. Good to hear from you, and thanks for the add. Check out www.kevinhendrick.com if ya have some time. I have a bunch of my stuff up there. Would love some feedback. Thanks... NICE sound!!!!
