Rich Berry has been playing music out of the Midwest for over 40 years. His current incarnation has been around about 5 years. Rich is heavily influenced by the music of the masters of the Delta and Chicago blues. His writing reflects these influences. Rich and his music has seen a rise in the last 4-5 years as he has become a regional act, playing not only clubs but also festivals and concerts throughout the region.
Rich's voice reflects the years of music he has experienced, as does his guitar and harmonica playing. He has developed his style to include not only smooth guitar work, but also some innovative slide work on one of his great National guitars. Add to this the harp around his neck, and the great low end thump of his footbox, and you have a full sound. It is a sound some have said must be three guys!
There are currently three cds available from Rich, reflecting his growth as an artist and songwriter.
Rich has appeared in the Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival ( formerly King Buscuit Blues Festival) for 2005 and 2006. He also went to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2005 an 2006. Add to this the numerous festivals and concerts including opening the 2006 Pinetop Perkins Homecoming in Clarksdale, Ms, and you have a musician on the rise.
To contact Rich for bookings please call 816-436-9251.
Also check out his other website www.richberryblues.com
Hi Rich, Thanks for adding me to your circle man,, I'm diggin your slide work, really nice,, Please stop by and say hello when you can, Thanks, Shannon Keep your Amp Trimmed And burnin
I just wanted to say "Thank You" for such a great experience. I know that we will remain friends for a lifetime. You and Cathy are great and I am so glad that I got the chance to meet you. I can't wait to see you again. I will post pictures from the train on my site (hopefully this weekend). Brandi
We've just released a Hawkeye DVD, "Hawkeye Live In Concert." The DVD consists of two 55-minute concerts filmed in 2005 and 2006 and a ten-minute PBS affiliate documentary video piece about the BBC requesting that Hawkeye compose a hurricane blues song ("Katrina, Oh Katrina") for their nightly newscast. The song was aired on the BBC's most popular new program, "BBC Today," and was heard by over 7 million people in the UK. The DVD is now available via PayPal at Hawkeye's web site;
www.HawkeyeHerman.com
You can see/hear 11 of the songs on the new Hawkeye DVD for free at;
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=HawkeyeH
I hope our paths cross on the blues highway ... someday.
Cheers and Best Wishes,
Hawkeye Herman
www.HawkeyeHerman.com
Blues Foundation "Keeping The Blues Alive" Award recipient
Iowa Blues Hall of Fame inductee
Rich,
Just dropped by to see what all the excitement is about, to say HI, and thank you for being a friend! We're crazy about your music - and wish you good health and fortune!
Cheers......KC GRIT
People, do yourself a favor and check Rich out. Great vocals and guitar, Acoustic blues with a fresh and original spin for sure and one helluva songwriter to boot!
