Adam Rice
Singing Guitarist in Norwood, MA
Why hire Adam Rice?
NO BOOKING FEE...HUGE REPERTOIRE...WILL TRAVEL!!! Adam is a Berklee-educated Solo Acoustic Guitarist and Vocalist with over 13 years of experience performing YOUR FAVORITE SONGS LIVE! Known for his thick songbooks housing an impressive repertoire spanning decades of hit ROCK'n'ROLL and COUNTRY songs, Adam can entertain your guests for hours (and NEVER repeat songs)!!! PERFECT for a house party, birthday party, backyard bbq, yard sale, open house, block party, casual wedding, grand opening, anniversary, sporting event, corporate party, coffee house, restaurant, bar, VFW hall...
Highlight of the party, top-notch professional/musician!
Adam was the highlight of a corporate event we hired him for. The guests raved and he was a top-notch performer (did not take any breaks!!) and a professional from start to finish. His voice and song list were impressive and I would HIGHLY recommend him. He was fabulous!!
Hired by: Tara L.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Organization: Elegant Events by Tara
Event Date: July 23rd, 2012
Event: Corporate Event in Bristol, Rhode Island
Services provided: Singing Guitarist
Best Party Ever
Adam came all the way to Philly for my backyard bash and he was above all expectations. great voice and everyone loved him. he will be my steady go to guy for all of my parties. young and old thought he was outstanding. we had Adam from 5pm and kept him till about 1230am. he barely took breaks and stood almost the entire time! Great job again Adam, you made it outstanding. See you again next year!
Review by: Jim C.
Event Date: June 2nd, 2012
Event: Private Party in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About
NO BOOKING FEE...HUGE REPERTOIRE...WILL TRAVEL!!! Adam is a Berklee-educated Solo Acoustic Guitarist and Vocalist with over 13 years of experience performing YOUR FAVORITE SONGS LIVE! Known for his thick songbooks housing an impressive repertoire spanning decades of hit ROCK'n'ROLL and COUNTRY songs, Adam can entertain your guests for hours (and NEVER repeat songs)!!! At an affordable hourly rate, Adam is sure to fit your budget, and provide quality entertainment for your event! PERFECT for a house party, birthday party, backyard bbq, yard sale, open house, block party, casual wedding, grand opening, anniversary, sporting event, corporate party, coffee house, restaurant, bar, VFW hall, indoors or out, anytime or anywhere YOU NEED MUSIC!
Customers have said...
"You're like having itunes...only LIVE"
"Everyone said you were AWESOME!"
"We had a GREAT time!"
"You set the PERFECT tone!"
"I can't believe you played ALL NIGHT!"
"The country songs were my FAVORITE. You've got that AUTHENTIC TWANG going on!"
"I can tell you really have FUN up there!"
(Feel free to write a review...or if you drop Adam a line via email it'll show up here! OR find me on FACEBOOK...search "Adam Rice Music")
SPECIAL OCCASION? Whether it's a graduation, a 30th / 40th / 50th / 60th etc. birthday party, a family reunion, a retirement party, a frat party, a welcome home/deployment party for your soldier, or a casual wedding, Adam can provide the perfect backdrop for your event! Folks have a great time flipping through Adam's songbooks and picking their favorite songs (many of them end up singing at the mic...so make sure you have a camera!).
Need a COWBOY??? Adam has the hat, boots, chaps, etc. and the music for your western-themed function! He's from Texas, so you can bet your boots you're gettin' the real deal!
Want a special CUSTOM song? Have lyrics and need music? Want to be able to have a conversation without yelling and still have live music? Want entertainment for all ages? Need MANDOLIN or UKULELE? Adam can do ALL of that!!! For an hour or all night, loud and jamming or just chillin' out, Adam can provide the music you need to have a great time!
Adam plays ALL OVER NEW ENGLAND (and beyond)! So if you're looking for a singing guitarist in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut...Boston, Hartford, Portland, Manchester, Brattleboro, Stowe, Newport, Albany, Providence, ...From tiny backyards to striking estates and every facility in-between, Adam will provide the right music and the right vibe! Live outside of New England? Contact Adam anyway! Nothing's better than traveling and PLAYING MUSIC FOR YOU!
Adam can also provide recorded music via ipod (his or yours) if that's what your event calls for! Ipods or other music players can be plugged directly into the same PA system Adam plays through! It's like having a DJ and a LIVE MUSICIAN! Adam has a microphone for announcements, introductions, toasts, blessings, etc. and can perform any or ALL of those services as needed!
*Is your date already booked? Contact Adam anyway! Sometimes it is possible to schedule 2-3 gigs in a single day!
**Don't hesitate to inquire...even last minute...after all, YOU NEED MUSIC!
***Still not happy with your price quote? Everything is negotiable...let's make music!
Personnel
Adam Rice: Guitarist/Singer
Influences
James Taylor, The Eagles, Zac Brown, Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffet, Johnny Cash, Billy Joel, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tim McGraw, CCR, Oasis, Bruce Springsteen, Beatles, Goo Goo Dolls, Rolling Stones, George Strait, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Brad Paisley, Tom Petty, Rod Stewart
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 360 minutes
Adam shows up at your event 30 minutes early to allow for set-up and any last minute details you may need to communicate. After setting up his PA system (perfect size for most venues and flexible- 1 or 2 speakers, speaker stands or not, etc.), Adam tunes up his guitar and is ready to play your favorite songs. For the next hour(s) you'll be blown away by the impressive, wide ranging repertoire entertaining your guests! You'll be able to enjoy your function, socializing with your guests, while Adam provides continuous entertainment. At the end of the event, Adam will collect payment, hand out a few business cards, pack up his gear, and be out of your way in no time! Leaving your guests excitedly asking "Where did you find this guy?!"
Customers have said...
"You're like having itunes...only LIVE"
"Everyone said you were AWESOME!"
"We had a GREAT time!"
"You set the PERFECT tone!"
"I can't believe you played ALL NIGHT!"
"The country songs were my FAVORITE. You've got that AUTHENTIC TWANG going on!"
"I can tell you really have FUN up there!"
Stage/Setup Requirements:
Electrical Outlet
Additional Notes:
Adam provides his own PA system and requires only a standard electrical outlet to plug into on your part.
Set/Song/Sequence List:
HOURS OF YOUR FAVORITE ROCK & COUNTRY SONGS - Over 1000 songs, including:
Against the Wind - Bob Seger
A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles
All Along the Watchtower - Bob Dylan
American Pie - Done Mclean
Boys of Summer - Don Henley
Born in the USA - Bruce Springsteen
Chattahoochie - Alan Jackson
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Don't Stop - Fleetwood Mac
Every Mile a Memory - Dierks Bentley
Free - Zac Brown Band
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Get Drunk and Be Somebody - Toby Keith
Hey Delilah - Plain White T's
Hotel California - The Eagles
I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues - Elton John
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
It Just Comes Natural - George Strait
Jenny (867-5309) - Tommy Tutone
Just What I Needed - The Cars
Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Paul McCartney
Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton
Living in Fast Forward - Kenny Chesney
Maggie May - Rod Stewart
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
Mustang Sally - Buddy Guy
Neon Moon - Brooks and Dunn
Nights in White Satin - Moody Blues
One Headlight - The Wallflowers
Paint It Black - The Rolling Stones
Patience - Guns n Roses
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Polly - Nirvana
Poncho and Lefty - Willie Nelson
Ramblin' Man - The Allman Brothers
Riders on the Storm - The Doors
Rockin' Me - Steve Miller Band
Rodeo - Garth Brooks
Running Down a Dream - Tom Petty
Running on Empty - Jackson Browne
Santeria - Sublime
Shine - Collective Soul
Should I Stay or Should I Go - The Clash
Small Town - John Mellencamp
The Boys are Back in Town - Thin Lizzy
The House is a'Rockin' - Stevie Ray Vaughan
Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi
Where the Green Grass Grows - Tim McGraw
Experience
2006: 70 gigs
2007: 70 gigs
2008: 70 gigs
2009: 70 gigs
2010: 70 gigs
2011: 70 gigs
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Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Baby Shower, Bachelor Party, Bachelorette Party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Bridal Shower, Casino, Christmas Party, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Fair, Festival, Fundraiser, Funeral Service, Graduation, Grand Opening, Halloween Party, Holiday Party, Hotel, Launch Party, Luncheon/Tea, Private Party, Restaurant, Retreat, Reunion, Seminar, Sporting Event, Studio Session, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Workshop
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