It is usually just Richard on vocals and acoustic guitar. He has also included in his sound, some, or all, of the following players and their instruments: mandolin, fiddle, electric guitar, sax, keyboards, stand up and electric bass and drums and/or percussion.
Influences
Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, The Carter Family, Phil Ochs, Steve Goodman, John Prine, Peggy Lee, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Cole Porter, Rogers and Hart, Jagger/Richards, Dizzy Gillespie, Aaron Copeland and many, many others.
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Although he was born in, what is referred to as, the "Finger Lakes" region of Upstate New York, he has been a long time resident of New York City. He has been at one time both an actor and dancer, but from an early age, has almost always been involved with music in one form or another. He started with piano at the age of 6, began playing the drums at age 10, and then some years later, picked up the guitar to write and perform his own songs. His influnences and tastes are broad and varied, borrowing from just about everyone. He has been writing and performing his quirky, non traditional somewhat theatrical narrative folk pop and country folk songs for over 25 years. His most recent CD, ONE PLUS SIX, released in December 2007, contains a Christmas song (The One) "Plus Six" secular country folk songs featuring guitar, upright bass, banjo, fiddle and mandolin. His two previous CD's are the EP, UNDERCOVER, OVERACHIEVER (2000) and the album, AMALGAM (2005) , which received quite a bit of air play on both independent and internet radio stations. All three CD's are available at www.cdbaby.com as well as at numerous digital music sites such as Apple I-Tunes. He continues to write and to perform occasionally in the NYC area as well as to tour outside of the Metropolitan area in the Northeast, the Mid Atlantic and in the Midwest. He is a long time member of ASCAP and a recipient of several of the organization's Popular Music Awards as well as a member of the Folk Alliance. He is also a long time suffering, but dedicated, Mets fan.
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"Borrowing from folk and hints of bluegrass, Richard's songs are light hearted like an afternoon ride, at times not unlike early Cat Stevens. Lyrically spun around a character who seems to 'get it' and knows everyone else can too. www.jezebelmusic.com NY, NY
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Amalgam is a perfect marriage of folk, bluegrass, alt. country, and roots rock. Singer/songwriter Richard Thorne has a serene sense about himyoull often find yourself wandering into his lyric sheet and closing your eyes, allowing Richard to whisk you off to the inner reaches of his creative mind." www.smother.net Manassas,VA
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" Richard is obviously not your typical acoustic singersongwriter. Perhaps folksinger is too narrow of a label for Thorne who seems to thrive on diversity." Trading Post East, Wadsworth,OH
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One of the most unique -- and pleasant -- voices I've heard in quite some time.
The songs are little jewels, instantly embracable by afficianados of American roots music. There's simply not a misstep. www.indie-music.com
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Thorne's latest release Amalgam is full of stories that will captivate and amuse you for hours. A team of great bluegrass and folk artists shine on this well crafted album. Jamestown Music. Inc Des Moines, IA
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Thanks for finding us Richard!! Woke up this morning listening to "Every Dat's a New Day". What a great song! Hope to run into you when we someday make a stop in the City. Peace - Bill (& Eli)
Hey Rich- *Every Day's a new day* is a beautiful tune. I really love the writing. It's deep man, I admire a musician who tells it like it is. You my friend don't sugar coat it. Thank you for the tune.
Hey Richard, thanks for the request and i'm glad to see that your coming to Corbin,KY. It is in the Southeast part of the state and just two hours from Knoxville, Tennessee. I really enjoy your music too and keep it going too! Take Care.
Hello Richard . hey man love your style .. I can see your a busy guy . Hope to meet you in Tennessee . yur new singin songwritin friend John Di Battista
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Although he was born in, what is referred to as, the "Finger Lakes" region of Upstate New York, he has been a long time resident of New York City. He has been at one time both an actor and dancer, but from an early age, has almost always been involved with music in one form or another. He started with piano at the age of 6, began playing the drums at age 10, and then some years later, picked up the guitar to write and perform his own songs. His influnences and tastes are broad and varied, borrowing from just about everyone. He has been writing and performing his quirky, non traditional somewhat theatrical narrative folk pop and country folk songs for over 25 years. His most recent CD, ONE PLUS SIX, released in December 2007, contains a Christmas song (The One) "Plus Six" secular country folk songs featuring guitar, upright bass, banjo, fiddle and mandolin. His two previous CD's are the EP, UNDERCOVER, OVERACHIEVER (2000) and the album, AMALGAM (2005) , which received quite a bit of air play on both independent and internet radio stations. All three CD's are available at www.cdbaby.com as well as at numerous digital music sites such as Apple I-Tunes. He continues to write and to perform occasionally in the NYC area as well as to tour outside of the Metropolitan area in the Northeast, the Mid Atlantic and in the Midwest. He is a long time member of ASCAP and a recipient of several of the organization's Popular Music Awards as well as a member of the Folk Alliance. He is also a long time suffering, but dedicated, Mets fan.
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"Borrowing from folk and hints of bluegrass, Richard's songs are light hearted like an afternoon ride, at times not unlike early Cat Stevens. Lyrically spun around a character who seems to 'get it' and knows everyone else can too. www.jezebelmusic.com NY, NY
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Amalgam is a perfect marriage of folk, bluegrass, alt. country, and roots rock. Singer/songwriter Richard Thorne has a serene sense about himyoull often find yourself wandering into his lyric sheet and closing your eyes, allowing Richard to whisk you off to the inner reaches of his creative mind." www.smother.net Manassas,VA
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" Richard is obviously not your typical acoustic singersongwriter. Perhaps folksinger is too narrow of a label for Thorne who seems to thrive on diversity." Trading Post East, Wadsworth,OH
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One of the most unique -- and pleasant -- voices I've heard in quite some time.
The songs are little jewels, instantly embracable by afficianados of American roots music. There's simply not a misstep. www.indie-music.com
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Thorne's latest release Amalgam is full of stories that will captivate and amuse you for hours. A team of great bluegrass and folk artists shine on this well crafted album. Jamestown Music. Inc Des Moines, IA
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