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Rick Spreitzer
Folk / Acoustic / Other

"Rspreitzer@bellsouth.net, Rickster54321 (AOL IM)"

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina
United States

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Last Login:  7/7/2008
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   Rick Spreitzer: General Info
Member Since11/22/2005
Band Websiterickspreitzer.com
Band MembersThe Rick Spreitzer Trio has lately become a One More-O and consists of Kevin Edwards (and his Martin arsenal) 1990's Martin 000-28 and a 1970's D-35 cannon. JD Wilson: Tacoma mandolin, Regal dobro, Guild Mark-series classical and any number of Guild acoustics. Angelo Melendez on a bumble bee yellow Fender electric and Michael Kelly acoustic fretless bass. Me: Montana-built Gibson J-45 (with a K&K Pure Western pick up, Composite Acoustics Performer GX, Godin Multiac Nylon SA, Godin LGX-SA and a Larrivee rosewood parlor. ****************************************************************************************** ARTIST ENDORSMENTS: K&K Sound Artist of the Month June 2008. Product endorsements include: Composite Acoustics (www.compositeacoustics.com), Godin Guitars (www.godinguitars.com), K&K Pick ups (www.kksound.com). I also support and endorse Mullis Music (www.mullismusic.com) and guitar repair/set up by the talented and honest, Pat Walters. ******************************************************************************************* Aside from ensemble shows with Kevin, JD and Angelo, I'm also involved in a series of "Trading Songs" gigs with the likes of Michael Reno Harrell, David Childers, Lenny Federal, Chris Cook, Terry Clarke, Mike Strauss, Tom Eure, Mike Orlando, Trip Rogers, Blaine and Leah Howard, Billy Jones, Kate Minogue, Steve Simpson, Heidi Sidelinker, Herschel Browne and others. It's been a fun ride so far...
InfluencesWoody Guthrie, Loudon Wainwright III, Guy Clark, Norman Blake, Townes Van Zandt, John Prine, Utah Phillips, David Childers, Malcolm Holcombe, Michael Reno Harrell, Mike Strauss, Nick Drake, Hank Williams Sr., Muddy Waters, Ali Farke Toure, Vic Chesnutt, Nels Anders, Tim O'Brien, Alejandro Escovedo, Bill Morrissey, Snake Chapman, Alex Hall, Neil Young, Eric Andersen, Johnny Cash, Al Grierson, Tom Paxton, old J. Geils Band, the Nighthawks, Hank Aaron, Pete Rose, Carl Jung, Black Elk, those who walked the Trail of Tears, Walt Whitman, Ernest Hemmingway, Carl Sandburg, Hunter S. Thompson, B. Kliban, anyone who's ever worked harder with their hands than their mouth, those who suffer with mental illness, my dogs Bialy and Amber, the late great Willie the cat, the almost invisible kindnesses found in chance meetings and the smiles of strangers, murder ballads, old time music, unadulterated blues, old tools, young fools, puppies feet, missing teeth, crotchety old men and that ever-shifting ether that gets young fools in trouble and makes old fools write songs.
Sounds LikeI sound like this.
Record Labelself released
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 5 2008 7:30P
Desserts Plus Coffee Bar Charlotte, North Carolina
Jul 11 2008 8:00P
The Evening Muse (www.eveningmuse.com) Charlotte, North Carolina
Jul 18 2008 7:00P
Dilworth Coffee House Ballantyne Charlotte, North Carolina
Jul 19 2008 8:00P
Pewter Rose (www.pewterose.com) Charlotte, North Carolina
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
Summit Coffee (www.summitcoffee.com) Davidson, North Carolina

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   About Rick Spreitzer
***You can buy Rick Spreitzer's 3 CDs (From the Bottom, 2006; Dirt Tracks, 2004; Meanderthal, 2002) from his website at www.rickspreitzer.com, CD Baby, Tower Records, the Record Exchange and more. *********************************************************** ***Rick Spreitzer beats a guitar like an old man cleaning a dirty rug. He sings like nobodys angel. But if you spend any time with his songs, youre struck by the poetry that sleeps within battered and blue lines slung from a bruised chest and a sideways grin.

***There is a certain romance in seeking ballast through the bad luck and blue changes. When it comes to writing, I am driven to carve out songs that have pieces of poetry, a sense of space and real emotional gravity that really draw you in.

***"Rick is a wonderful singer songwriter - his songs are simply structured and beautifully constructed. He is a poet in the sense that Bob Dylan is a poet. To be specific: Roll Back and 1,2,3 are such wonderfully happy tunes- I can't imagine anyone not feeling better for having heard them. No Idea and Ghosts of Natchez are beautifully poignant- reminding me of his earlier Panhandler Stomp- probably my all time favorite Rick Spreitzer tune. Back to Blue is a love song with a twist- love that keeps on trying- while Motel Prayer is beautifully erotic. From the Bottom and The Serpent & Henry Gray evoke dark & mysterious moods and are great songs in their own right." ~Charlie V. WSGE 91.7FM

***"Music with generous grit and unsupervised emotional release... a good workhorse with energetic gait that makes the picture come alive." ~Eddie Russell/Outlaw for Peace, Jolly Roger Radio International

***"Most young songwriters don't dig deep enough to get to the real song. Rick is a digging machine." ~Michael Reno Harrell

***"Listening to his songs is like watching a movie. The way he phrases lyrics with such texture will have you hearing something new with each listen." ~Christy Snow


   Rick Spreitzer's Friend Space (Top 8)
Rick Spreitzer has 873 friends.
 Laurie 


 Mike Strauss 


 Blaine & Leah Howard 


 Julia's Coffee 


 Chris Garges 


 David Childers & the modern don juans 


 Terry Clarke 


 Matt C 





Rick Spreitzer's Friends Comments
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JL





Jul 1 2008 4:16 AM

You will be happy to know that my photographer friend, Eddie, finally slowed down long enough to actually LISTEN to your music. (It didn't hurt that I left "Dirt Tracks" playing in the car with him inside while I got out to run a lengthy errand..)

In any case, later, as we were listening while finishing up the driving errands for the day he says, "Wow - this guy's GOOD! I really like his voice and how he plays and everything. Who is he and and can I get this album? This guy writes really great songs - wow!".
He really "gets" it. (It's about dang time, too..I've only been going on and on about your music for two years..)
Eddie's also heard your EP, and likes that too - especially one particular song on it.
Two more albums for him to listen to, and I think you'll have to send another set this way! I'll let you know when he's ready and able.

Add another Texan to your list of admirers, Rick!

JoLynn
g r e g o r y e l l i s





Jun 29 2008 12:33 PM

hey rick. before gas gets to $10 a gallon, you should come down and play a set in rock hill.
JL





Jun 27 2008 5:39 PM

Say hi to Bongo for me at Summit Coffees Saturday night! (o;

Ha - and you thought nobody reads this stuff! Ah, but you forget - you have friends in far away places; all we CAN do is to read about those lucky locals who get to hear you Live! (I just pop another Rick Spreitzer into the CD player and dream..it's a pitiful way to live, I know...)

Y'all have fun bringing it -

JoLynn
Cristín Ruddy





Jun 24 2008 5:04 PM

any plans to grace ireland with your presence?:D
►Joel◄





Jun 19 2008 8:34 AM

wow, no im the excited one
such a honor
no, that cow, its all in your head,
its not really there.
Blaine & Leah Howard





Jun 17 2008 10:37 PM

we been gone too long. miss you and singing and playing together.

blaine
pontus





Jun 15 2008 10:08 AM

Hey Rick!
Just enjoying the songs again!
Peace/p
JL





Jun 13 2008 8:38 PM

That Pura Vida sounds like my kind of place..have a good time adding your Four-O vida vibe to the place.
(o:
Rosemary





Jun 8 2008 5:46 PM

Thanks for looking me up.
You have seriously great taste in music so please forgive my massive raid of your friends list!
Tiny Dancer 5533 official MySpace





Jun 8 2008 8:42 AM

Thanks for the add. I'm enjoying the music!
Peace and Love
--Mimi
Ben Henry





Jun 5 2008 11:05 AM

Hey Rick, if you get a chance come out to the muse tonight, im playing the early show with Jeff and Benares from Asheville, they put on a great show too,
ben henry
JL





Jun 2 2008 7:37 PM

Hey! - my favorite singer songwriter (in Charlotte, NC), and my favorite guitar shop (in San Antonio, TX) are featured artist and dealer of the month, respectively, over at K&K Sound! (o:
www. kksound. com
JL





May 20 2008 4:58 PM

Go SLUGS!
Jeff and Benares





May 18 2008 5:58 PM

Hey there Rick,
We're enjoying "Old Coins". Great song. We're coming out your way on cd release tour and we're playing the Evening Muse on June 6. Hope to see you if you can make it,
JandB
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May 18 2008 8:58 AM

Yes sir! Yanks at the bottom and my Tribe on the top! Heaven!
von





May 11 2008 4:42 PM

happy mothers day
Etta Lea





May 8 2008 12:33 PM

JL





Apr 24 2008 5:09 PM

DO hope the weather's pretty for you guys on Saturday so you can take it OUTdoors at Summit - those lucky Davidson duckies..gettin' to hear those new songs you're bringing in to the light!

I'm hittin' the beach hard this weekend at Padre Island - need to float around in some deep salt water, come rain or come shine!
JoLynn
Brightlightspathfinders





Apr 21 2008 4:19 PM

LOVE THE TUNES ON MY MYSPACE! THANKS RICK :)
Matt C





Apr 21 2008 12:21 PM

One of my more musically inclined friends listened to your music and though it didn't suck that bad!! Just kidding, he's more into hard rock and metal but still thought it was good. Good thing I'm faithfully plugging your song on my page...
Sound Asleep Records





Apr 5 2008 11:30 PM

Hey Rick,
Keep up the great work! I love your CD..s.
Take care,
Jerker
Jessi Spreitzer





Mar 26 2008 5:27 PM

heey, you have a great last name.
Reeve





Mar 26 2008 3:16 PM

JL





Mar 14 2008 6:19 PM

Hope somebody takes some pictures, at least - 'cause I can't be two places at once!
Have a wonderful time making the magic at The Pewter Rose Saturday night..(sigh),
JoLynn
pontus





Mar 5 2008 2:17 PM

Invisible Wind is so beautiful!
Paul Marks


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Mar 2 2008 3:19 PM

Just stopping in to say hey!
Have a good week my friend!
JL





Feb 23 2008 4:13 AM

Now, which might hype me up more..the caffeine or the music at Summit? Give me a sip of one while I take a good, long swig of the other..I'll be fine.
Those lucky son-of-a-guns in Davidson..
Blaine & Leah Howard





Feb 22 2008 6:04 PM

iit's switched on, but the cord unplugs now and again ... consarned technology.

congrats on the godin deal!

address coming. howards hope to be coming, april-ish. can't wait to hear some demos!
Redwind..





Feb 22 2008 3:40 AM

Howdy friend just callin in fer a wee listen to your tunes.Rick......
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Feb 17 2008 11:57 AM

Very nice evening at Pewter Rose my friend!
JL





Feb 16 2008 2:20 PM

More returns from family in D.C.:

"Dear JoLynn....I wanted to thank you very much for the (Rick Spreitzer) CDs you sent to us for Christmas. I have begun listening to the CDs and have found the music very pleasant so far.
..Thank you again, and take good care.
Love, Chelsea"

(o:
Laurie





Feb 15 2008 1:45 PM

Oh yeah, JL is right..those photos that Monty took are amazing.
Paul Marks


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Feb 15 2008 7:17 AM

(hope you do not mind me posting this but there are less than 40 days left until the hunt/slaughter!)
ANNOUNCEMENT:
I will donate 100 of my “Now & Then” CDs to the first 100 people who can each get five MORE people to sign the petition boycotting Canadian Seafood until they stop this atrocity!
HELP THE SEALS!!!!!!!!!!!!

JL





Feb 14 2008 10:52 PM

Holy moly, Rick - those are some GREAT photos of your gig at The Evening Muse!
Monty


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Feb 14 2008 5:10 PM

Hey Rick - Great show at The Muse Wednesday night! Glad I got there in time to catch it! Perhaps I'll catch the first part of your show Saturday night. For those interested, some photo's of the performance Wednesday night can be seen at this link.

Cheers,

Monty
JL





Feb 13 2008 12:06 AM

Hey Rick - thought you might like to know that Folk Alley is featuring your "Back to Blue" on their February Alleycast! Chris gives you a real nice introduction, too. www.folkalley.com

Have a great gig tonight opening for Richard Buckner at The Evening Muse
(and of course, I wish I had a jet plane with license and the fuel to use it..)!
(o: JoLynn
Laurie





Feb 11 2008 4:01 AM

You say the sweetest things ;-). Thank you for the birthday wish. See you Wednesday xo.
JL





Feb 10 2008 12:44 PM

Ohhh, I wish I could have been there for Saturday's Julia's gig..sounded like a real scorcher! Tell you what, as soon as I can swing it, and before my Goddaughter goes off to college or the military (or whatever!), let's see if I can make it up your way and sneak in to one of your gigs. I'd like that just fine.

Enjoy this glorious day - I'm bustin' outta here and getting out and in to the sun for a change! Think I'll spend it down on the Riverwalk.
JoLynn
Kate Minogue





Feb 8 2008 6:59 AM

Hey Rick! Thanks for stopping by and listening :) I was sorry I had to miss your set too. How fantastic that you are opening for Richard Buckner next week. I hope to make it to the show. Have an excellent weekend!
Matt C





Feb 7 2008 5:01 PM

By the way if you didn't notice I'm still pluggin your song on my page. I've only gotten minimal complaints!
Matt C





Feb 7 2008 4:58 PM

I've been busy and meaning to write. Life's good down here in the sunshine state. These last four months of school are become increasingly difficult to get through but I think I'll make it. How's the Coffee House Tour going for you?
Julia's Coffee





Feb 6 2008 12:07 PM

Yes, slideshow thanks to Laurie!