Saturday September 4, 2010

 Hi,

It is another beautiful morning (11:45) here in Park City. I am just getting up after another great late at Keys On Main. Wind chimes are singing in the breeze, neighhood dogs are barking, sun is shining. Not bad.

I am working on a new CD. I met with my new producer David Rolfe yesterday and in two weeks we continue work on recordings I began last year. I should have a singel ready for release in a month or so and a full CD early next year.

I am on a one month cleanse and feeling very good. Today is day eight. I am doing the Cleanse Smart cleanse which I have donbe many times before. The first few days can be rough but after that you hit your stride and feel great. A little mellower but steady energy flow.

I will be playing shows and working on new music for the next two months here and then, if enough shows come through,, return to Europe this October/November for a few weeks, and then return to Utah for the winter to finish new CD and play lots of shows, and then in the spring tour to support new CD tentatively titled GOOD COMPANY.

Thank you!!!

Lots of love, Rich

Monday August 2, 2010,

 I was up late last night with a band called The Young Dubliners. They played an Irish Music Festival at Deer Valley and I have a pinge of a headache today;-)

 I have been home a week from 6 weeks on tour in Ireland and Holland. I had a great tour. I brought my two sons Ian and Owen to Ireland where we stayed and played for 3 weeks. Dublin, Cashel, Clonmel, Tipperary Town, Galway, Bundoran, and Balina for shows. We also went up north into County Donegal and hiked for a few days. We surfed and cliff dived in Bundoran, went to the beach in Galway, and a hurling match in Thurles.

I want to thank all the venues that I played at for thier good company and good times!!!

 In The Netherlands we stayed at RCN parks for 3 weeks. We stayed bungalows, each had 3 bedrooms, some were on the water and some were in the woods. Very nice. The 9 shows were nice too, some were big and some were small but they were all good (at least I think so).

I want to thank the staff and everyone at RCN for thier good company and good times especially Gerdien, Jorik, and Avka. And also Sylvester and Danny for great sound, lights, and crew.

Now I have a busy August performing and recording. I must finish my new studio album in the next few months. I have the songs written, 5 or 6 recorded and almost finished. So just about half the album is done. I am getting closer to finishing it!! Yeah!!!

Enjoy the rest of your summer I know I will;-)

Lots of love and thanks,

RICH   

April 28, 2010

Home again. Great trip to LA, ASCAP Expo was one of the best: I was in my element with composers, musicians, internet, software, studio and musical technologies, great seminars & panels with industry leaders, everybody approachable and friendly, great live performances & interviews, Paul Williams, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Ludacris, Quincy Jones! Plus good times with good friends day and night. 

This Friday night I perform at FLIRTS for the first time. 250 West State Street Lehi, UT  84043

Lots of love,

RICH  

April 23, 2010 

 ASCAP EXPO in LA: Yday internet promo, Jason Mraz, International market, John Mayer, Live music, lots of friends, out on the town in LA... Tday more!

April 22, 2010

In LA for ASCAP Expo starting today. Last night went out with Marc for food & drinks at his company's party. Fun! Now I'm waking up working on the computer and getting ready to head to the expo. By the way, Marc's new house is awesome! Congrats Marc!

Lots of love,

RICH 

April 15, 2010

Hello. I hope all's well. I am listening to Democracy Now, getting ready to do errands and workout. Played at Keys On Main last night, always fun! This weekend I play there Friday and Saturday.

Next week I will be in Los Angeles for ASCAP Expo. I am very excited to go to the convention and see good friends and family in LA. 

I am in the studio working on a new CD. It is coming together well.

I will be in the New York City area in early May, then back to Park City for my son's birthday at the end of May and Europe in June & July. I am planning a tour in Ireland June 15-30 and The Netherlands July 2 - 26.

Thanx! RICH    

February 11, 2010,

Pain free for the first time in two weeks! A combination of acupuncture, massage, chiropractors, and energy healing have finally gotten rid of the pain in my upper back, neck, and shoulders. I over did it with pushups, pull ups, and piano playing. Getting old!

What a snowy winter! Everywhere, not just Park City, eastern USA, and Europe are all getting lots of snow. That's great from where I am sitting. I am hiking up mountains  two or three days a week and sledding down with my dog Jaco. Not good for the back either. Beautiful views from the top. I have photos which I will post here once I figure that out.

Musically I am playing 4-5 gigs a week every week this winter and that is good. It keeps me busy and happy. Everyday I practice and work on music at home. Working on new recordings for a new CD plus working with my wife Lisa Needham on her first CD. Family life also keeps me busy as I am coaching my son's basketball team (don't know much about that but learning) teaching him piano, spending alot time together this winter with my family, hey while they still live here.

I will be going to Los Angeles in April for an ASCAP songwriting convention. That will be fun.

That's it for now, CHEERS!

RICH  

RICH Talks

Hi There, It's a very snowy Friday moning here in Park City. Sundance began last night and the town is buzzing! I just had an acupunture treatment. I injured my neck last week by over doing workouts and playing some very physical piano shows. I had several deep massages this week and acupuncture so I am feeling better and ready for shows this weekend.