"Rick Hardin's passionate voice and sincere, heartfelt lyrics combined with instinctively crafted melodies charm audiences into total attention."
Joining in on my current project is lead guitarist Matt Heulitt. Matt spent the Summer of 2005 on a US tour opening for Los Lonely Boys and Carlos Santana. He has done session work with Bonnie Hayes, Narada Michael Walden (Jeff Beck, Whitney Houston), as well as members of Spearhead. He has been working with Zigaboo Modeliste's New Aahkestra for over 5 years. Most recently, Matt opened for Alanis Morissette and Switchfoot in Eoin Harringtons band. Matt serves as the perfect foundation for Rick Hardin's unmistakable world-class sound and lyrical genius.
Check out "One More Day" below:
(1/08 @ Ice House Recording)
Influences
Sting, Bono, Chris Isaacs, Alanis Morissette, Bobby
Darin, Bonnie Rait, Billy Idol, Sheryl Crow, Jars of Clay, The
Cranberries, Vertical Horizon, Bonnie Hayes, Metallica, Kelly Jones, and my own dear mother.
Worked and/or shared the stage with (links are gray):
Everybody seems to have a different opinion about who I sound like. I've heard that I sound like everyone from Jeff Buckley to Frank Sinatra. I'm not trying to sound like anyone, I just sit back and let my guitar write the music for me.
Click HERE to request "Yeah Yeah Yeah" on KFOG - thanks!
Rick's Song "Yeah Yeah Yeah" was chosen as the title track for the BeatlesandBeyond Charity CD. Click
BeatlesAndBeyond for more info.
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Rick Hardin was born in Sonoma, California. He grew up in a very musical family and remembers feeling right at home singing in front of his church congregation when he was only three.
"When I write a song, I pull from my own personal experiences and from the people around me. I often try to get inside of some ones head and express my self from their point of view. For instance in my song Captured I write: if I could find you/I'd untie and bind you/to myself... I was simply making an observation about a young couple I knew who were constantly frustrating each other yet very much in love. I am big fan of innovative rhyming schemes and double meanings. Aimee Mann is one of my biggest inspirations lyrically."
"The new solo act is going very well. Of all the music I have been a part of for the past 15 years, this is by far my most promising endeavor. I am honored that I have such wonderful support from so many accomplished writers and musicians."
- Rick Hardin.
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Reviews on iTunes:
"I was entranced with his unassuming personable state while delivering a powerful voice and words that impact."
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"His energy and lyrics are off the charts!"
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"If this is any indication of what is to come, we all have a lot to look forward to!"
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It's been a long time, my friend. I hope that you've been well and happy and enjoying the adventure of life, one marvelous moment at a time!
Lots of exciting things happening for this daughter of the sun! I'll be writing another blog some time soon (at least that's the plan) and will let you know when that's done.
In the meantime, please come for a visit real soon and let me know what's going on in your world. Have a glorious weekend!
I'm making the rounds
to let you know that I'm recording!
Some songs will be posted soon,
but for now, I'm just touching base...
If you've got any questions,
or just want to say 'hello',
Let me know-- I'm here!
Hey we have a really great show coming up September 19 at Broadway Studios San Francisco. Come check us out... We really love to put on a great show for you in a really great venue. Live 105 as well as other SF Radio Stations will be in attendance. Come check us out. Music starts at 9:00, Tickets sold online at: acteva. com/go/bandsonbroadway. We will be sticking around before and after the show so come have drinks with us! Great venue in North Beach. Cheers!
Thanks for befriending my music page! Enjoy the tunes and check back for updated blogs, tour info, etc. And feel free to comment or msg me whenever. I love getting feedback from new friends and fans! Also, my debut album is coming out at the beginning of Oct! xoxo alyssa suede =)
Heyyyy whats up? So I have 2 weeks and counting... till the end of this little big town contest im in to be able to open up for them on their tour! If you have any free time to vote Id really appreciate it. I moved the demand it thingy under my music player so its a little easier to find on my page, but im gonna throw one in this message just incase! Thankkk you
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