Middletown, PA
$100 and up, depending on specific circumstances
Travels up to 60 miles
Solo performer on acoustic guitar and/or keyboards. Songwriter and recording artist playing a wide mixture of originals and covers, ranging from the 1960s to the present day.
4 reviews
Charlotte W.
May 22, 2022Ric was fantastic! Had him play outside for a backyard party with family and friends. We told him that we wanted a variety of popular songs across the decades and his choices were perfect. Great singing voice as well.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Ric Albano
Thank you for the kind words, Charlotte. It was a great party!
Gabrielle L.
April 12, 2021Perfect entertainment for cocktail hour at a small dinner party I hosted for my husbands birthday. He was on time professional and even learned three songs by my husbands favorite band for the event.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Ric Albano
Thank you, Gabrielle.
Gabrielle L.
April 11, 2021Hired Ric for an intimate dinner party for my husbands 65th birthday. 8 vaccinated adults were present. Ric was prompt, professional and did a great job. He played mostly classic rock and went out of his way to learn several songs by Zac Brown Band as that is my husbands favorite.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Ric Albano
Thank you so much, Gabrielle. It was beautiful party and you and Dave were gracious hosts.
John L.
November 29, 2020Needed a guitarist for a private party at a restaurant
Little did I know that some restaurants won’t let that happen. We remained determined and ric agreed to sing in a neighboring parking lot The restaurant saw we were determined and let us come back to their deck under heaters for remainder of the set
Ric adapted to the dynamic and sang off a custom playlist we discussed. Nice songs nice guy great time
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Ric Albano
Thanks for the kind words, John. Had a great time at this memorable, one of a kind gig! I hope Maddie enjoyed the night.
Price range: $100 and up, depending on specific circumstances
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 180 minutes
Every performance is a unique and entertaining experience with Ric drawing from a large array of influences to play popular covers and top-notch originals. He likes to interact with the audience and have fun onstage with interesting facts about the songs he performs. Ric’s vocals and guitar build musical foundations of mainstream rock music with some country, blues, folk, and jazz influences. For any occasion, Ric will draw from a vast and ever-expanding library of songs and he can tailor-make a set list for your special event.
For most typical shows, Ric will arrive with his own sound system, microphones and gear.
Hello,
My name is Ric and I am a professional songwriter, musician, producer and live performer located in Central Pennsylvania. I perform live shows in which I sing while playing acoustic guitar and/or keyboards. A typical performance will feature a nice mix of original material and popular classic rock covers which span multiple decades and genres. However, being that I draw from such a vast library of songs, I can tailor a show to fit a specific mood or theme for your occasion. In the past, I have performed shows that specifically concentrated on 1970s music, 1980s music, 1990s music, a Beatles tribute, a Mother's Day tribute, and many Christmas shows. I've also done a very successful storyteller session where I described and performed some of my most popular originals.
Some of the artists I regularly cover include The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Grateful Dead, REM, Rolling Stones and much more.
My most recent studio music has been released worldwide under the project name Sinclair Soul, featuring myself and other top-notch musicians here in PA. In 2017 we released our debut album called The Journey. with a second album, Reflections of Relevance released in 2018. In December 2019, The Good Guys, the most ambitious and acclaimed record to date was released on Cygnus wave records.
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I sing and perform songs on acoustic guitar and/or piano/keyboards. I own a PA system and only require a minimal amount of space and electricity to set up.
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Dinner Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Friday
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Sunday
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6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Cornerstone Coffeehouse, Camp Hill, PA
6:00pm - 8:00pm
My sets are constantly changing to provide fresh material, but here are some of the key songs I'm performing as of mid 2020:
Guitar covers
- "Something", "Eleanor Rigby", "In My Life", "Ticket to Ride", "I'll Be Back" by The Beatles
- "Breathe", "Wish You Were Here", "Goodbye Blue Sky", "Free Four" by Pink Floyd
- "Harvest Moon", "Old Man", "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young
- "Touch of Grey", "Althea", "Friend of the Devil", "Ripple" by Grateful Dead
- "Tangled Up in Blue", "Simple Twist of Fate", "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan
- "Melissa", "Midnight Rider" by Allman Brothers Band
- "Wild Horses", "Dead Flowers" by The Rolling Stones
- "Tequila Sunrise", "New Kid In Town" by The Eagles
- "Runnin' Down a Dream", "The Waiting" by Tom Petty
- "You Wear It Well", "Forever Young" by Rod Stewart
- "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash
- "Brilliant Disguise" Bruce Springsteen
- "The Letter" by The Box Tops
- "Promises" by Eric Clapton
- "Give Me Love" George Harrison
- "Man on the Moon" by REM
- "Overkill" by Men at Work
- "Give a Little Bit" by Supertramp
- "Good Riddance" Green Day
- "Big Me" by Foo Fighters
- "The Way" by Fastball
Piano covers (*NOTE not every show includes keyboards)
- "For No One" by The Beatles
- "Instant Karma" by John Lennon
- "Against the Wind" by Bob Seger
- "Thick As a Brick" by Jethro Tull
- "Changes" by David Bowie
- "No One Is to Blame" by Howard Jones
- "You Better, You Bet" by The Who
Plus original songs drawn from three Sinclair Soul album releases and other compositions by Ric Albano.
GENRES
Rock, pop, blues, folk, country, jazz, Americana
ARTISTS
The Beatles, Allman Brothers Band, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead, The Doors, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Neil Young, Elvis, Carole King, Warren Zevon, Jethro Tull, Steely Dan, Rush, Joni Mitchell, Genesis, REM, Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac, Foo Fighters, Glen Campbell, Chris Cornell, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, The Eagles, Joe Walsh, The Cellarbirds.
Access to electrical outlets
Small table (3' x 3' or larger)
Stage area at least 10' x 5'
Singing Guitarist
