Ric Emery

Canon City, CO

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

"Eclectic - Acoustic"
Returning to the stage after 30 yrs in the corporate world
Have opened for: Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Phill Ochs, PP&M, Dave Van Ronk, Tim Hardin. Ian & Sylvia, Gordon Lightfoot, ("Concerts West" opener for: Canned Heat, Three Dog Night Steppinwolf and Iron Butterfly).
Now getting back to my roots & loving it !!
Six & Twelve string guitarist.... lots of stories..


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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Languages: English

Unions: AFM

What to expect

Audience participation, Lots of "Eclectic" acoustic music ( much of which is not performed by so-called "folkies" any more... some country, tons of stories from early days in the "Village" and on tour..., lots of Maine "Down-East" humor. Very pleasant guitar sounds. Great voice !!

About

Started playing in High school;Gained local recognition ( Hoots, Concerts & a T.V. show ); Joined folk trio in college.. played throughout New England & Greenwich Village; Solo act after college.. Played colleges throughout New England.. opened for everybody; Boston & Greenwich Village folk scene.. ( The Bitter End, Gerdy's Folk City, The Gaslight, The Village Gate, The Commons, Etc..). Toured the Mid-West & got on tour schedule through "Concerts West" out of Dallas, TX. Opened for several rock bands as a "single".. Eventually got married (to the "fetching" Sharon ).. settled down, raised two great sons and went into the corporate world for 30 yrs. Moved to The Wet Mountains in Southern Colorado.. Now getting back to my roots and loving it!!!!!

Additional booking notes

Have full sound system ( when/if needed)
All I need is a comfortable stool & an audience..

Services offered

Set list

"Eclectic"

Influences and inspiration

Kevin Welch, Rodney Crowell, Dylan, Ian Tysonb, Tom Paxton, Gordon lightfoot... tc.

Setup requirements

If Venue has sound system: Muliple Mikes, Two monitors,...

If venue has sound system: System operator, Multiple Mikes, minimum of two monitors, stool, lighting

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