Rick McKean Music

Hot Springs National Park, AR

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

A retired Marine, Rick McKean is an accomplished acoustic guitar player and singer/songwriter. Rick has a unique style and loves to cater to a crowd. He has original material but is happy to play covers and engage the audience. Rick is available for music venues, charity events, parties, etc. Rick has performed all over the country and is as comfortable in a dive bar as he is in the lobby of the Peabody. If you want a fun, personable guy with a ton of musical talent, Rick is the one!


Reviews

5 reviews

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Dina H.

July 31, 2022

Great music!

Rick was great! Played for our small private birthday party. Highly recommend!

Hired as: Guitarist, Singing Guitarist


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Sabrina M.

May 13, 2018
Verified review

Rick McKean made our birthday party a night to remember!

So happy to have booked Rick for our event. Rick was a complete professional, supremely talented and had a voice that set just the right tone and atmosphere for our party. We will definitely use him again and look forward to hearing him play and sing! Choose Rick, you will not be disappointed.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist


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Kevin

October 10, 2016

Rick is a Great Musician!

Rick performed for a retail event at our nursery last Saturday. He arrived promptly and was ready to entertain within 15 minutes! He arrived with a sound system, guitar, and some super vocal talent. We were very pleased with his song song selection and his pleasant attitude. Rick provided great ambiance for our event. Many thanks to Rick and his wife for making our event a success!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Rick McKean Music

Thanks, Kevin. It was a beautiful event and we hope to see you again next year!


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Tommy F.

October 13, 2015

863 Stages and Studios Memphis

Rick is so amazing, versatile and awe inspiring....
Met Rick 15 years ago In Germantown, Tn adjacent to Memphis. I'm a Sound engineer first and foremost, song writer musician further down the list. I was fortunate and grateful to record Rick in my home/garage studio at the time. We became friends and I helped run his sound and setup/tear down there at a Staple Restaurant/Bar in Germantown.
Rick is consistently inconsistent! I mean in the most positive way. Every night he would Bring it man.... and every night was different. He gets into the Crowds and reads them. They really dictate where he takes his music.
His acoustic style is unique accomplishing rhythmic magic that's fun and entertaining.
Ricks original songs are well worth buying listening to. You won't be disappointed.


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Catherine K.

June 21, 2015
Verified review

Great job!

Rick played at our family reunion for 100+ people of all ages. His music selection was perfect from happy hour through dinner and on into the night of dancing. He was great and very professional!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Rick McKean Music

Thanks, Catherine! Hope to see you next year!

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

You can expect a great show from Rick. His unique acoustic guitar style and powerful voice will get your attention. Rick plays original music and knows hundreds of covers from many genres. He is happy to accept song requests.

About

Rick was born in Arkansas and moved to Memphis as a child. He joined the Marine Corps right after high school and earned a degree in American Studies from Memphis University. Rick has lived and performed all over the country but most recently in the Atlanta and Memphis area. Rick is back in Arkansas now and is ready to perform. He is an accomplished acoustic guitar player with a unique style. Rick has recorded a CD of original music, but knows hundreds (if not thousands!) of cover tunes. He is equally happy to play originals as he is to cater to a crowd and perform covers that everyone knows, from many genres. He is available to sing or just provide background music. Rick is available to play acoustic shows at a variety of venues, charitable events, parties, etc.

Additional booking notes

Rick has his own guitar, amp, mic, and speakers, but will be happy to use house equipment if it is available.

Past booked events

December 2018

08

Saturday

DeSoto Club-HSV

6:30pm - 9:00pm

November 2018

30

Friday

Beehive-HSV

7:00pm - 10:00pm

09

Friday

Beehive-HSV

7:00pm - 10:00pm

02

Friday

Bar Louie-WLR

8:00pm - 10:00pm

October 2018

27

Saturday

Rolando's

6:30pm - 9:30pm

19

Friday

Rolando's

6:30pm - 9:30pm

12

Friday

Oktoberfest-Hot Springs

4:00pm - 10:00pm (Sat)

06

Saturday

Rolando's

6:30pm - 9:30pm

September 2018

29

Saturday

Rolando's

6:30pm - 9:30pm

20

Thursday

Rolando's

6:00pm - 9:00pm

May 2018

12

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Little Rock, AR

March 2016

11

Friday

Pleasant Valley Country Club-Wedding

7:00pm - 8:00pm

11

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Little Rock, AR

05

Saturday

Rolando's, Hot Springs, AR

7:00pm - 8:00pm

04

Friday

Moonshiner's, Hot Springs Village

7:00pm - 8:00pm

June 2015

20

Saturday

Reunion

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Bismarck, AR

Influences and inspiration

James Taylor, Jim Croce, The Eagles, John Denver, Bob Seger...and many more!

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