Richard A Lester

I am a singer songwriter with an acoustic guitar. My set lists are a mixture of originals and covers both popular and more obscure. I enjoy engaging with the audiences and have a fairly quick wit. Covers include Dead Flowers by the Rolling Stones, Nothing Takes the Place of You by Toussaint McCall, Don't Cry by Neil Young, and Cigarette Machine by Fred Eaglesmith, to name a few. Set lists can be adjusted depending on the event.

I was born and raised in Memphis, TN where I developed an appreciation for folk, rock, blues, country, and many other types of music. I began playing regularly as part of the folk duo The Renault Brothers, appearing at art walks, restaurants, dive bars, and beer gardens. I spent 7 years in the Dallas- Forth Worth area where I wrote and recorded my debut album, All That Was Taken. I have recently relocated to Michigan and am looking forward to being a part of the music scene here.

I prefer a PA system to be present, but have my own amp with vocal output. I can accommodate indoor and outdoor spaces.