Album Notes

"Dwight Ritcher effectively integrates hard funk and sweet R&B into his originals, with unmistakable traces of James Brown and Tyrone Davis..."
-Blues Revue Magazine

Exploring the area between the emotional extremes where true experience is found, The Dwight Ritcher Band creates original Soul-Groove Music from the heart.

Labeled as "Alternative R&B" by his fans, Dwight Ritcher could be compared to artists like Ben Harper, David Gray, and Norah Jones. While strong roots in Blues and R&B are undeniable, the sound is new, fresh, and always inspired. Led by Dwight's Powerful voice, the band finds that elusive feel that's at the center of Soul music.

Since Dwight formed his band in the spring of 2001, the five musicians have not stood still. Dwight and his band have toured the East Coast, from Maine to Georgia, written 30+ songs and recorded 2 albums. Their exciting debut album Drive Around Town and the recently released Radioman. Again Dwight chose to record at the legendary Fort Apache Studios in Cambridge Massachusetts. Splitting their time between New York City and Boston Dwight and his band have become regular fixtures at The Paradise, Johnny D's, Harper's Ferry, The Knitting Factory (NYC), and The Living Room (NYC).

Since the release of Radioman the response has been overwhelmingly positive. The Album has already been worked to national college and AAA radio, and is charting to CMJ and FMQB. Drive Around Town is currently in rotation at over 100 stations including, KUMD, KXCI, WKDU, KRVS, and WNCW crossing the AAA, Jazz and College formats.

"A bright new face on the scene, Ritcher plays a lively, fan favorite brew of rock and blues with a horn section added for just the right spice..." - Steve Morse, Boston Globe

"Rarely do I get a CD that is head and shoulders above everything else; one that stands out as audibly amazing.!" - Cecily Crebb, KXCI, Tucson Arizona

Recommended Tracks

1)"Radioman" (5:12)
3)"Out to Get Me" (3:35)
5)"Wander" - (2:48)

Contact Info:

www.dwightritcherband.com

BAND CONTACT: Greg Paraskos 617.596.5145 greg@dwightritcherband.com

PRESS CONTACT: Powderfinger Promotions 800.356.1155 winis10@aol.com, powderspam@aol.com