Rich Ellis

Carrollton, TX

$250

Travels up to 50 miles

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Overview

A talented musician ready to bring soulful melodies and vibrant energy to your stage. 🎵
* Versatile Repertoire: From classic hits to original, I can tailor my setlist to suit any occasion
* Passionate Performance: I pour my heart and soul into every song, creating an unforgettable experience.
* Professionalism: With years of experience performing at various venues, you can count on me to deliver a smooth, seamless and memorable performance.
Let's make your event one to remember! 🎵


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Booking information

Price range: $250

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes

What to expect

An elevated atmosphere leaving a lasting impression! A seamless passionate performance utilizing smooth balanced state of the art sound technologies! A vibrant and interactive atmosphere that keeps the crowd coming back for more!

About

Born in Indiana Rich started playing trumpet at nine. He moved to Texas at twelve and found his way to a guitar at age fifteen. He studied Jazz at UNT and has played in an array of DFW original and cover bands for the past 35 years. He currently fronts Thunder Road a Bruce Springsteen tribute band. He has three CD's released, two solo and one from his '90s band.

Additional booking notes

I stand or sit. I have my own gig chair. Guitars run through a floor Line 6 Helix. I use a Shure headset mic. They both mix stereo through the Boss RC 600 loop station. Stereo 1/4 inch left & right outputs are sent to a house P. A. or one that I can bring. One monitor is required or I use in ear headphones.
Standard stage lighting if applicable. I have LED webcast/stage lighting and party lights if needed.

Set list

Barely Breathing (Duncan Sheik)
Lovesong (The Cure)
Everybody Wants to Rule the World (Tears for Fears)
Be My Lady (Rich Ellis)
Drive (Incubus)
All I Want (Toad the Wet Sprocket)
Don't Change (INXS)
Little Stevie (Rich Ellis)
Just the Two of Us (Grover Washington Jr)
No Excuses (AIC)
Out of My Head (Fastball)
I Want to See You (Rich Ellis)

Summer Breeze (Seals & Crofts)
Love My Way (Psychedelic Furs)
Doctor My Eyes (Jackson Brown)
In Your Heart (Rich Ellis)
Everlong (Foo Fighters)
Tin Man (America)
Heart of Gold (Neil Young)
Always There (Rich Ellis)
Cinnamon Girl (Neil Young)
Wicked Game (Chris Isaac)
Closing Time (Semisonic)
My Heart is True (Rich Ellis)

Guitar Man (Bread)
Everything You Want (Vertical Horizon)
In a Big Country (Big Country)
Fly With You (Rich Ellis
Angel (Hendrix)
Badge (Cream)
Closer to Home (Grand Funk)
Eye of a Star (Rich Ellis)
Float On (Modest Mouse)
High and Dry (Radiohead)
I'm on Fire (Bruce Springsteen)
Best Part (Rich Ellis)

Influences and inspiration

The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jeff Beck, Neil Young, Yes, Rush, Rolling Stones, SRV, Rik Emmett, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Beck, Hendrix, CSN, ELO, STP, AIC, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Queen, Triumph, Elton John

Setup requirements

Electric Guitar- Tele, Strat or Les Paul

Line 6 Helix

Boss RC 600 Loop Station

Boss F5-6 Dual Foot Switch

2 - 6' and 2 - 12' 1/4" cables

Shure Wireless Headset mic and receiver

Line 6 wireless guitar transmitter and receiver

iPad, IRig BlueBoard, 24 " LED Monitor

Guitar stands, Power strip

Gig Chair

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