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Richard Thorne
Acoustic / Folk Rock / Country



NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Member Since11/22/2005
Band Websitewww.cdbaby.com/thorne4
Band MembersIt 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.
InfluencesBuddy 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.
Sounds LikeHimself
Record LabelINDEPENDENT


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   About Richard Thorne
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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. _______________________________________________________________________ "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 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 ___________________________________________________________________________ " 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 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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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Berni Castaño

Berni Castaño



Nov 21 2009 4:05 PM

Musical greetings
Chris Alcaraz

Chris Alcaraz



Nov 5 2009 4:50 PM

Honesty is a beautiful quality in music that we can always use a bit more of...
Sue Fink

Sue Fink



Oct 20 2009 3:14 PM

Hey Richard -- thanks for the friend request, the nice words on my "Fine Line" song, and the well wishes on my CD Release!  All much appreciated.

Wishing you well with your music, too.  I especially enjoyed "Every Day's a New Day" here.  Nice to discover your songs!
best,
Sue
Thadeus Project

Thadeus Project



Oct 19 2009 11:25 PM

good solid folk!  respect from chicago.  glenn
Joe Hash

Joe Hash



Sep 8 2009 4:48 PM

Thanks for stopping  by and checking out "Mess It Up"...all best, --Joe
Urban Monroes

Urban Monroes



Sep 5 2009 2:55 PM

Hey Richard,
Blasting through to say howdy! Been a very long time. Just checkin' in. I hope you have a great weekend
~the Urban Monroes
OzKя.™

OzKr Leon



Jul 7 2009 9:19 PM

ola ola como

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aki pasnado a saludar

jejje

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grax x el add

muxo gusto me iamo oscar

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espro tar en contacto ai

te veo despues

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>>sick•sad•world<<

Jose Cruz



Jun 17 2009 5:53 PM

no se komo te enkontre en twitter pero somos amigos ahora ok gracias por tu komment...
DigiVegas

DigiVegas



Jun 4 2009 4:37 PM

Thanks for the friendship.  Great tunes!

-P.
Ornella Fiorini

Ornella Fiorini



May 24 2009 5:03 PM

Welcome to my friends
J.Band

J.Band



May 7 2009 5:12 PM

Good sounds here!
Thanks for the add.
Paolo J.
Frankie O’Rourke

Frankie O’Rourke



May 1 2009 3:21 PM

Hi Richard, listening to your song
Every Road I Travel. Nothing like some sweet guitar picking!
All the best to you,

Frankie
Bartholomew Bishop

Bartholomew Bishop



Apr 15 2009 2:31 PM

Thanks for visiting, Richard. Great music! All the best from all of us here at Peace Cymbal Music...

Bartholomew Bishop
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Apr 5 2009 5:04 PM

Thanks for accepting me! I understand and NY is treating me well so far...
Frankie O’Rourke

Frankie O’Rourke



Mar 30 2009 2:57 PM

Every Road I Travel is a pretty cool song, Best to you,

Frankie
Lizzy Pitch

Lizzy Pitch



Mar 26 2009 6:46 PM

hey richard thanks for being my friend!
Bill & Eli Perras

Bill & Eli Perras



Mar 20 2009 3:59 PM

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)
williamsboy

williamsboy



Mar 18 2009 5:46 PM

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.
James Stanley Howen

James Stanley Howen



Mar 17 2009 7:46 PM

Hi Richard,

Greetings from Stevens Point, WI.

You sound very good on these songs.

Thank you for accepting my add request.

Ex-Trucker/Singer/Songwriter, Jimmy
Chris (Ladies man Indeed.)

Chris Hamlin



Feb 4 2009 8:11 PM

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.
Terry Winchell

Terry Winchell



Jan 26 2009 10:19 PM

Thanks for stopping by see you at FA in Memphis.
TW
Hobbyhorse

Hobbyhorse



Jan 23 2009 10:11 PM

Hi Richard,
Thanks for the friend request. We won't be at FA this year, but hopefully next year.
Have fun!
Parkington Sisters

Parkington Sisters



Jan 19 2009 2:13 AM

Thanks for the friendship Richard! Hope to see you in memphis :)
John Di Battista

John Di Battista



Jan 18 2009 8:12 PM

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
Cheryl

Cheryl Hayes



Jan 16 2009 7:45 AM

Thanks for adding me, love your style xx
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