Rick Kauffeld Solo Acoustic

Philadelphia, PA

$350 - $1500

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

I am a long-time professional guitarist with experience in venues such as AC casinos, Jersey shore resort hotels, and major township stages. I draw from a long list of covers dating from modern music to the 50s in genres such as rock, pop, alternative, new wave, grunge, funk, and a little country. My live shows can be either as background ambiance or a more forward and energetic entertainment, specifically tailored to the needs of your event, so please reach out and let me know how we can best elevate your event.


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Booking information

Price range: $350 - $1500

Languages: English, Spanish

Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes

What to expect

I offer one of two possible atmospheres when playing. The first is an energetic set built to entertain in which it is not unusual for audience members to sing along and dance. I am the center of attention and utilize that position in order to show the crowd a good time. The second is ambient background music, in which I will taper down the set to be a bit slower and quieter in order to provide more of a cocktail hour vibe.

About

I have been playing guitar and singing since I was 12, with early influences being from acts such as Santana, the Allman Brothers Band, and Cream. I have since then found myself constantly consuming new styles of music and building my repertoire around being a truly eclectic mix of legendary songs. In 2025 I decided to take a break from a career in sales and pour everything I am into building my act into what I believe is one of the most complete and skillfull musical acoustic acts in the greater Philadelphia area.

Additional booking notes

I gig typically utilizing a Bose speaker tower, Taylor 414ce Guitar, and microphone. I require only one 120V outlet. In much larger venues I also have duel 12" powered speakers, but this has minimal impact on my power needs.

Past booked events

April 2026

11

Saturday

Elaine's Cape May

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Set list

Ramble On
Interstate Love Song
Don’t Look Back in Anger
Yellow
Badfish
#41
Shimmer
Are We Human
I’ve Just Seen A Face
Hey Hey What Can I Do?
3 AM
Yer So Bad
Santeria
When Doves Cry
Psycho Killer
Grey Street
Atlantic City / I Want it That Way
Time
Saw Her Standing There
SWBLR
Im a Believer
Blister in the Sun
Laid
Come And Get Your Love
American Girl
50s Medley
Suspicious Minds
Good Lovin’
Take it Easy
Wish You Were Here
Guitar Gently Weeps
The Seeker
Proud Mary
Born to Run

Give me One Reason
Good
Folsom Prison Blues
Rocky Racoon
Jimi Thing
You Wreck Me
What I Got
Champagne Supernova
Teenage Dirtbag
All The Small Things
Basketcase
Riptide
Mr Brightside
Kiss
I Believe in the Thing Called Love
Fat Bottom Girls
Dancing in the Dark
Hotel California

Somebody To Love
Own Worst Enemy
Melt with you
The Kids Arent Alright
Say it aint so
Wagon Wheel
Ring of Fire
Baby One More TIme
I Feel Fine
Trippin Billies
Hey hey
Layla
Possum kingdom
Take on Me

Influences and inspiration

Bruce Springsteen, The Killers, Queen, Prince, Green Day, Elvis.

Setup requirements

I have all the gear I need and simply require a power outlet within 10 feet of where I am expected to set up.

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