Album Notes

A native and resident of North Carolina, Rick has been an off and on-again musician for more than 25 years. During the day, he is a software developer. Evenings and weekends, he disappears into his home recording studio where he practices, writes, and records with his Taylor guitars and Tascam 788 Portastudio.

His musical tastes span more than three decades with a multitude of influences from progressive rock, folk, rhythm and blues, and contemporary jazz. Second Son, his debut CD, aptly reflects this musical diversity. Critics and friends have likened his lyrical style to fellow Southern artists James Taylor and Mike Cross. He's also a long-time fan of Yes, ELP, Pink Floyd, The Pat Metheny Group, Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour, and most recently, Billy McLaughlin. He also enjoys listening to sounds of smooth jazz and new age.

His musical goal is to become a regular performing artist within his local area, and hopefully sell lots and lots of CD's.

Some reviews of his music can be found at Gods of Music (http://www.GodsofMusic.com).