Wilson Pickett, Ottis Redding, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Percy Sledge, The Beatles, The Hollies, Janice Joplin, The Eagles, Neil Diamond, Eric Bibb, Counting Crows, Bruce Springsteen, The Dixie Chicks, David Gray, Damien Rice, Paul Weller, Richard Ashcroft.
Rich Somers, grew up in Brighton and received his first guitar at 11 years of age and started trying to emulate some of the great musicians of the day. It was the likes of Wilson Pickett, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, The Eagles and many others who all later became an inspiration to Rich’s individual songwriting talent.
Rich left school and trained as an antique restorer and worked his way to running his own business in the Brighton area but there was still a burning ambition inside to express himself through music and this wasn’t possible through the restoration business so Rich Somers started spreading his wings. It was these early travels to places including Bermuda, Mexico,Australia, Barbados and Brazil which prompted Rich’s song writing career and without realizing it, “Terracotta Skies” was now in the making.
As the portfolio of songs grew, the passion for playing live increased and intensified, as Rich played set after set around the resort bars of Mexico. “Terracotta Skies” was dreamt up while enjoying a Mexican sunset late on one balmy summers evening.
Back home in Brighton in 2002, Rich performed in a duo playing the local scene for a couple of years and requests of a record started coming in so under the banner of “Terracotta Skies” the recording journey began.
In 2004, Rich got to work with musicians and producers who empathized to his style of songwriting and after nearly four years of very hard work, “Terracotta Skies” by Rich Somers was finally born.
Escucha "Round Midnight" en mi pagina...Listen to "Round Midnight" on my profile...Los músicos son/The musicians are: Eliseo Lloreda - guitarra, Felu Morales - bajo (bass), J.M. Churchi - bateria (drums).
i have a new sharing with you , i just now released my new music named "the distance" , i roughly composed it about 3-4 years ago , then modified several times , this is first time to perform in public , for me , this is a challenge of dream , i sincerely invite you to listen , maybe you can give me some opinions , i hope my dream in music will not be your nightmare :)
if you have listened before my invitation , i have to say "thanks a lot" again & again for your warm support
also feel free to visit my newest "the distance" blog to discuss with me about where is your distance..
blessings & have a great day !
((( dreamer school ))) music , make dreams come true !
32 OR 33...OH MAN IF YOU WERE HERE I WOULD KISS YOU! ITS HARD TO BELIEVE I AM 46 BUT OH WELL..IT IS WHAT IT IS AND I AM STILL KINDA CUTE! HEE HEE...HAVE FUN ON YOUR TRIP AND THANKS FOR YOUR KIND WORDS! XOX REETS
Hello dear Rich How are you? You write new songs? The sound like music to my ears. I am excited and pleased me very much. I think your head is full of new ideas ... The band look great. I myself have viewed the photos from the shows. Beautiful, Joanne to see with you. Will it sing again in some new songs ... So, still have a beautiful Sunday and a successful new coming week ...
Hello Rich Today is the CD "TERRACOTTA SKIES" arrived. What a great album with such wonderful and soulful songs Your music is a gift to the world Marion
Hello Rich Just had order your album ........ I'm happy when I got it :-) If you have some minutes time sign my new guestbook please All the best to you
Check out my new track "Agua de Beber", recorded live at the Tensamba Jam Session last Friday 23rd of May. The musicians were Eliseo Lloreda on guitar, Fernando Barrios on sax, Felu Morales on bass, Sergio Diaz on drums and Samuel Labrador on piano.
Escucha "Agua de Beber" grabado en vivo el viernes pasado (23 de mayo) en la jam session del festival Tensamba. Los musicos tocando son Eliseo Lloreda en guitarra, Fernando Barrios en el saxo, Felu Morales en el bajo, Sergio Díaz en la batería y Samuel Labrador en el piano.
A late HELLO to you dear Rich...Do you still working? Or can't you sleep? Hope you are well?!.. Enjoy your weekend... Good Night... Talk to you soon again...
