From the Heartland

Averill Park, NY

$300 and up

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

I am a solo acoustic singer/guitarist/songwriter who also performs as part of a trio called From the Heartland. We/I do acoustic classic rock, classic country, bluegrass, blues and original tunes.


Reviews

1 review

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Andrea W.

July 30, 2023
Verified review

Perfect for our event

Worked great for our surprise anniversary party. He was pleasant and flexible with the crowd and weather.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Booking information

Price range: $300 and up

Languages: English, Russian

About

RICK REIS
Rick has played and performed in a wide variety of music groups. A self-taught acoustic guitarist, Rick's musical tastes range from classic acoustic rock to country rock. He has performed as part of the duo Rivas and Reis in New York's Capital District for several years. Rick continues to perform as a part of that duo, and with his own band From the Heartland.

Rick also has appeared with The East River Boys and R.D.D., bluegrass bands, who have performed in various venues in upstate New York.

His "day job" as Professor of Russian Language at SienaCollege has led to its share of musical adventures as well. He has toured the Volga River as a guest of some popular Russian and international rock bands, and has performed a variety of Russian music mini-concerts at Siena and throughout New York's Capital District. In earlier years, he has played bass guitar in the Russian rock band Kholodilnik, and guitar in the University of Arizona's Balalaika Orchestra.
Rick’s CD of original tunes “From the Heartland” is on Youtube and CDBaby.

Rick is from St. Louis, Missouri and now lives in Averill Park, NY with his wife Ann.

Past booked events

July 2025

17

Thursday

Birthday Party

4:00pm - 7:30pm

West Stockbridge, MA

July 2023

29

Saturday

Anniversary Party

3:00pm - 6:30pm

Albany, NY

August 2016

20

Saturday

House Party

8:00pm - 10:30pm

Brunswick, NY

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