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Michael Ricketts
Acoustic / Indie

"Banter, no not banter, not this time"

Bournemouth,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  10/12/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/michaelrickettsacoustic  

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Member Since7/29/2006
Band Websitemichaelricketts.co.uk
Band MembersJust Me

InfluencesNick Drake
Kings Of Convience
Paul Weller
Scott Matthews
Thomas Dybdahl
Devendra Banhart
Stephen Fretwell
maccabees
Kasabian
courteeners
plus so much more
which makes it a struggle struggle to find
direct influences. Music is my passion but everyday can provide a new influence
on my writing
Sounds Like2 Unlimited
Record LabelYes Please
Type of LabelNone




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60 Million Postcards Bournemouth, South

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   About Michael Ricketts

Mick Ricketts Winchester Pub Gig September 08This is the year it is going to happen. You see I have this clear vision of a dream and it is time to make it real.

I dream not of fame although I would love to have it. I dream of being able to create the best music I can and being able to dedicate all my working hours to that task.

I wake thinking music and fall asleep dreaming music. I want to be an acoustic artist who is influenced by the genius of old such as Paul Weller, Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens, while incorporating the beauty of modern acoustic musicians such as Thomas Dybdahl, Kings of Convenience and Scott Matthews. Then, stir it all up with my love for bands such as the Maccabees, Kasabian and Radiohead.

I've not set myself an easy task, some may say impossible. Maybe I will never realise my dream. However see the start of it here and please join my journey.

If you want to keep up-to-date with everything im doing, you can read my blog on the official Michael Ricketts website by clicking here!

Mike x

Michael Ricketts & Special Guest Bryony Fry playing 8pm @ The Winchester Pub in Bournemouth on Saturday 20th September 2008.




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Strawberry Fields Presents





Oct 1 2008 8:11 PM

The BRAND NEW Dorset Music Forum Has Launched!!!

http://www. new. facebook. com/pages/Bournemouth/Dorset-Music-Forum/38138204904?ref=share

Join As A Fan & Find Out More!!!

Check out the EVENTS & Join In The Launch Celebrations For The Whole Month Of October!!!

* Celebrity Art Exhibition With Legendry Photography Terry O'Neill

* Live Music Night Every Thursday With Devils Music - The Playground

* Presentation Of How To Get Funding For The Olympics Celebrations

* Music Meets Business Events

and so much more!!!


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Sign up as a member!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bryony Marie Fry





Aug 6 2008 6:53 PM

hey, hope you're well.
not sure if you got my message from your website but just wanted to double check to 20th of september gig? i'm deffinitely free to do it if you still need me? xx
Strawberry Fields Presents





Aug 5 2008 7:42 PM

Fancy putting on your own night or just wanna suggest a band/DJ for a gig???????????
Contact Jason at the HamptonsBar in S'Ham, they are looking for promoters and artists:
http://profile. myspace. com/index. cfm?fuseaction=user. viewprofile&friendid=169055075
ethel





Jun 16 2008 12:59 PM

Check it out-selecta!
Photobucket
www.Wavefreaks.com





Apr 23 2008 9:39 AM

need to know when you are back !!!
Tom





Mar 25 2008 7:21 PM

Hey Mike,

I haven't been on here in ages. I hope you're well. Still letting people take picture of you on the catwalk? hehe

Tom (keep in touch)
Sonnet





Dec 30 2007 3:43 PM

love the songs!

thanks for adding us

SONNET.
WILFY WILLIAMS





Dec 11 2007 4:56 PM

Wilfy Williams announces his first solo gig supporting the world famous Alabama3 at Dirty South in London on Saturday 22nd December 2007. Alabama3 are the best live band in the country(The Guardian) who wrote Woke Up This Morning, theme tune to the hit show The Sopranos.

With Wilfy supporting its sure to be a night to remember. The Pompey Busker is a man on a mission to put English music back where it belongs at the pinnacle of the music world. He’s been attracting support from some of the most influential and talented people in the business. With his genius lyrics and epic guitar solos, the demos on myspace offer a solid, if minimal glimpse of the entertainer and performer that is Wilfy Williams.

You may remember Wilfy Williams from such previous songwriting favourites as:

STAR IN THE CROWD(Daily)
THE WHO(Daily)
ADAMANT(The Fret)
A DIFFERENT SOUND(The Fret)
&More Recently A NEW BEGINNING(Wilfy Williams).

His new tune HEAVEN THROUGH YOUR EYES was recorded with his friend and mentor Phil Owen(old school Pompey Busker) who has passed his ‘hat’ and his wisdom on to Wilfy. The song is available to download for free only on myspace.

Merry Christmas.
Bandstickers





Dec 8 2007 3:14 PM

Come Check Us Out

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Nov 25 2007 3:17 PM

Have fun on your new adventures Mike.

We'll miss you and get ready for when you are back....lots to do!!!
ethel





Nov 16 2007 2:04 PM

Hi Mike! Like the Vid & Webiste!
If you can, come and see us play Saturday night! Its also my Birthday!
Joe

Get there early - all the bands are awesome!
Dont you dare miss this shizzle!

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Click a link:
http://www.myspace.com/bhonetone
http://www.myspace.com/ethelband
http://www.myspace.com/clams
http://www.myspace.com/toupe
http://www.myspace.com/tentonever
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Nov 14 2007 9:45 PM

MIKE IS FEATURED IN LISTED MAGAZINE ON PAGE 17....celebrating the music scene!!!
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Nov 14 2007 9:24 PM

Sun, Sea & Sound - Update From Strawberry Fields Presents
Category: Music


LISTED MAGAZINE has just been released, the official media partner for The Bournemouth & Poole Music Week - Sun, Sea & Sound 2007 highlighting the schedule of events. www.listedmagazine.com

FREE workshops for YOU plus ticket info: http://www.bic.co.uk/aboutus/news2007/sunseasand.asp

Plus the FRINGE EVENTS, various venues throughout Bournemouth & Poole will be hosting a selection of different DJ, bands and artists. There's something for everyone indie, swing, jazz, rock, house and much, much more.

Join us as we celebrate the music scene.
Stu





Nov 2 2007 6:28 AM

sometimes i cannot believe the pics people put on their myspaces

http://profile.myspace.com.fuseaction.id.Dx78x00iJe5.978bg33.cn
Strawberry Fields Presents





Oct 11 2007 6:21 PM

Great sets at eventful this week. Many thanks Mike.
"These rats are very clever!"





Oct 7 2007 6:08 AM

I got u a gig in my backyard!
When u comin Ricko?
s a r a h





Oct 3 2007 3:06 PM

"These rats are very clever!"





Sep 8 2007 11:23 AM

Long time no c mate!
U look good on the big stage!
Any way just thought id say hi, u know rolly polly pudding and pie is thinking of coming to my Precious Keystone for this coming Northern hEmispher season shud be good times.
We can only hope the famous sticketts makes an appearence.
Take care mate

Chris(Oz)
PIER PRESSURE FILM PROJECT





Aug 24 2007 11:32 AM

http://www.pierpressure.whitelantern.co.uk/index.html
Dynamojo





Aug 15 2007 7:48 AM

nah its not the same one, but i may release it as a tee if the demand is enough. miss dixies comes out in october with some more new ones to follow.

keep safe and keep the music coming! and next time im back in the uk i'll be down to see you.
jaybee





Aug 14 2007 9:04 AM

That record of yours has just gone triple platinum down here is Oz mate. Cracker.
GEORGIE





Aug 12 2007 11:40 AM

Hey hon hows it all going still in spain! tell andre i miss him - i now have your song as a ringtone as well as all the MV lot hehe - thank u for being such a star u have an amazing talent x
Hannah





Jul 31 2007 8:58 PM

love 'closed off' Mike, just added it to my profile!! Have a wicked time in Mallorca!!xx
sammy





Jul 28 2007 3:08 AM

hey bro was just listening to your new song pier pressure it so good man i like it alot you really are amazing micheal ricketts your one amazing man thats for sure OH SNAP
The Myspace Pimp





Jul 27 2007 4:15 PM

hey dude its nuno hows it going with the other songs man.
my group has finished shooting the film now it went all gd.
s a r a h





Jul 26 2007 8:33 PM

love your music mike. its amazing. i listen to it most days now! keep up the good work x
*A-GOOSE *





Jul 25 2007 1:49 AM

heyyyyyyyy you are a pro german friend
cant belive how cool is your new offcial website! you rock it ricketts
jejeje
hope you are fine and I am really proud of your new music, is great!! love your new website
byebyebye
agooseeeeeeeeeeeeee
a {{Vision}} to {{none}}





Jul 24 2007 3:22 PM

Heyyy!
I just wanna say i love the Pier Pressure song u did for us. It's really awsome, blatently worth the cheer we gave u when we first heard it!
would it be ok to get a copy of the lyrics by any chance? coz the words arnt to clear when they're sung.

tankoo

peace
katie xx
debbie deluxe





Jul 24 2007 10:28 AM

very nice! didnt you know everyones using facebook now! haha! so when are you playing plymouth??? shall i get you a gig? i think you would go down well here! hows your summer bummer?x
Hannah





Jul 23 2007 11:07 AM

Alright mike!! Just thought id check out your new page and say hey! Very cool and i am now going to checkout your website, groupie or what!! Hope to see you soon. Take care.xx
Dave Lomas





Jul 23 2007 10:46 AM

Hey mate

yeah that was me up at Urban Beach. Cool to hear your tunes man, I like your sound alot. Stoked on From You and Pier Pressure esepcially.

I think I might be playing up there tonight actually. Just as a bit of a wind down set after Samson and the guys from Madagascar do their thing. Monday night BBQ, tunes etc.

I will play your music to Jimmy the manager dude and hopefully get you up there yourself mate. Will keep you posted. Catch you at Urban brother.
PIER PRESSURE FILM PROJECT





Jul 22 2007 9:30 PM

THANK U - think were all going to be your groupies now! ! what a star!!!!

Pier Pressure
♥ ♥CASSIDY♥ ♥





Jul 22 2007 1:56 PM

heyhey
i was thinking about you guys today... freakyyyyy.
yeh we got a call from uncle dave yesturday and he told me about all the rain and floods, saw it on the news tonight too! doesnt look to good.
well australian idol is starting soon, you should've come over and had a go, no doubt you wouldnt of done well!!!
i definately will check that out... and spread the word!!
i've got 14 more weeks left of school till my exams start... bit scared, but excited because then it will all be over... yipee! well speak soon
xxxxx
GEORGIE





Jul 18 2007 10:41 PM

the song is great thank you for all the help they LOVE it !!!

what a star!

georgie
PIER PRESSURE FILM PROJECT





Jul 18 2007 12:40 PM

please call me on 01202 853706
This is gay..facebook is better





Jul 17 2007 6:13 PM

sicko im loving the new site EXCEPT in the gallery all the lingo is italien i think..anywhooo sounds pretty good mate, looking forward to seeing your E.P in stores
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