Ross sharing what it's like to hear his music on the radio for the first time.
Contributing Members on the Road
Pat Vick (Vocals)
Karen Vick Cavazos (Vocals)
Marty Walsh (Guitars)
Aaron Kelley (Guitars)
Sam Swank (Guitars)
Austin Deptula (Midi Programming)
Susan Ager (Violin)
Adriana de Costa (Violin)
Tom Demur (Viola)
Ty Young (Cello)
The Beatles, John Whelan,
Great Big Sea, Elliot Smith,
Aimee Mann, America,
Christopher Cross, Eric Johnson,
Burt Bachrach, The Association,
Crosby Stills, Nash and Young,
Death Cab for Cutie, Julian Lennon,
Bonnie Raitt, Ronan Hardiman,
Enya, Kenny Rankin,
Michael Franks,
Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson,
The Singers Unlimited, ColdPlay,
Jeffrey Steele, Amy Grant,
Dan Fogleberg, James Taylor
Singer-songwriter Ross Vick may have been born and bred in Texas, but in many ways he’s a throwback to the cool and soulful, lyrically incisive California rock vibe that gave rise to legendary artists like The Eagles and Jackson Browne. So it’s not surprising that his own musical dreams were launched one night in 2003 at the famed Troubadour club in Los Angeles, when a concert by the band Great Big Sea inspired him to leave his successful 25-year career in the toy industry, follow his wife’s advice (“Avoid the morgue. Find a new line of work”) and start his own band TrueHeart.
Vick’s dynamic five year, four-album journey as the band’s leader culminates along The Road, the band’s most successful and critically acclaimed recording to date. Produced and co-written by famed producer and engineer Gary Leach—whose work on LeAnn Rimes’ early recordings earned him and Tyler, Texas based Rosewood Studios three platinum records—The Road has spawned two major adult contemporary hits with the rockin’ yet heartfelt, inspirational title track and the poignant acoustic ballad “Plan For Peace.” “The Road” reached 25 on the MediaBase AC chart, 27 on Billboard’s AC chart and and 5 on the FMQB AC chart; it ranked 90 on the year end MediaBase chart for 2007. Originally released as a holiday single for 2007, “Plan For Peace” became an airplay champion throughout the first months of 2008; it ranked in the Top 40 on the MediaBase and BDS AC charts.
Considering the leap of faith that Vick took just a few years ago, his success both with radio, consumers and on the live circuit has been nothing short of incredible. TrueHeart, whose releases include One By One (2003), the (Grammy winner) Phil York produced What Is Mine (2004) and a self titled album in 2005, has opened for The Beach Boys at the Make a Wish Foundation event in Dallas and performed at the International Pop Overthrow festival (IPO) at Liverpool’s famed Cavern Club (where the Beatles launched their legendary career) and Lennon’s. The band has also been a popular attraction in the U.S., performing everywhere from The Exit/In in Nashville, The Pontiac Grill in Philly and Poor David’s Pub in Dallas; Vick’s regular haunt at home in Dallas is Opening Bell Coffee.
In an effort to support cancer research, TrueHeart is donating a portion of their CD sales of "The Road" to the Quad-W Foundation for cancer research.
Media
TrueHeart was recently interviewed by ACRadio.com Click on the link to read more! ACRadio.com
Fan Quotes
“Loved the video of Plan for Peace. … It was also just nice to listen to the song again. I have a Kenyan friend here in the states who is so distraught about events over there and it just seemed apt today.” – Jennifer W.
“Thank you so much for the CD! It's been playing nonstop all day - I love it!” – Soni
The Road Review by Wanobe.com. "...Great stuff, Ross! You make my heart sing because you are a living, walking, singing example to all of us that passing fifty is just the next step in life’s great adventure - if you want to live life out loud, that is." - Dave N. Click on the link to read the whole review! Wanobe.com
I have been invited to perform at FWSA's 11th Annual Winter Showcase, to be held on Sunday, February 1st at the White Elephant Saloon, in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Showcase performances will be 30 minutes in length. Showcase performances will begin at 4 PM and end at 11 PM. There is going to be an awesome lineup of performing songwriters including my favorite Paul Johnson. You might even catch us singing together on each others set. I hope to see you there. I am looking so forward to it.
APPLEGATE SPRINGS, Plans are under way to build the coolest compound in Texas. On Caney Creek overlooking the Texas Music Park. The fire circle is under the best oaks in Hunter and only 100 feet from the town square. The original homestead springs will be improved and dammed to create a swimmin' hole for all songwriters to enjoy. Dedicated to the Late Great BILLY APPLEGATE 1961-2008, R.I.P. Billy...
JESUS said, "Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you."
thanks ross! i am feeling better, yet the kiddos are not...but they're pretty healthy otherwise. if the rain will ever stop i think we'll all feel better! hope things are good with you and yours! happy music-ing... ;)
Hi Ross, Saw that you are definitely going to make it to the Gypsy Coffee House here in Tulsa. I'll definitely be there. Will be bringing my daughter with me. Does open mic night mean anyone can sing too? If so, I might get up & sing myself. Later~ Deb in BA
