Ricky Carr - Pianist
Overview
Ricky is a seasoned pianist and vocalist holding extensive experience performing in every type of venue. His versatile repertoire playing pop, rock, country, R&B, gospel, and jazz from the 1940's until present day give him adaptability to create the perfect atmosphere tailored to your needs and will elevate your event above the rest.
Shown in many 5-star reviews, Ricky offers punctuality, professionalism, and flexibility, making it easy to plan an impressive event, and his engaging personality and attention to detail ensure a smooth, stress-free experience. Choose Ricky to elevate your event with his exceptional talent and client-focused approach, ensuring a standout celebration.
Reviews
46 reviews
Nicolle H.
June 9, 2026Great pianist for fun karaoke
Enjoyed working with Ricky!! his piano playing is so great. everyone had a good time. he was flexible about what songs to add
Hired as: Pianist
David W.
May 9, 2026Skilled piano and songleading, and great to work with
Ricky did a great job! Good communication throughout the process. He provided excellent music during lunch, including some requests, and then helped expertly lead songs during a singalong. He even offered to bring copies of the lyrics, which was very helpful as I was coming from out of town. Very flexible and good to work with. Highly recommended.
Hired as: Pianist, Singing Pianist
Carl P.
April 13, 2026Ricky was awesome!
Ricky was absolutely a dream to work with for our daughter's wedding at the Hotel Drover. He provided the piano music for the ceremony and it was wonderful. HIs communication throughout the process was excellent and his pricing was very fair. Overall a great experience working with him from start to finish!
Hired as: Pianist
Lauren S.
March 25, 2026Great Pianist
Ricky was a great performer. Arrived on time
Hired as: Pianist
Shanon C.
March 13, 2026Sooooo fantastic!!!!
He was so great to work with and sounded incredible!!!! I cannot say enough about him!!!
Hired as: Pianist
Booking information
Price range: $100 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 1000 minutes
What to expect
I'm affordable and easy-going. I will make things work for you and provide a stress-free environment for the audience and clients.
About
Ricky is a professionally and academically trained musician who started his career as a performer in 2018. Since then, he has sung and provided music for multiple groups including ensembles in church, Dallas Baptist University, his Alma Mater, Gospel Musician's Workshop of America, and other community groups. He has also performed in restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals, fundraisers, birthdays, and personal gatherings.
If there are two words that describe Ricky, they would be professional and flexible. He is able to adapt to multiple genres and is easy to work with. Ricky always puts the client first.
Secondly, he is also the affordable option. While most freelance musicians charge up to 200 or 300 dollars an hour as a hard rate, Ricky starts at a reduced rate and doesn't sacrifice the quality of the performance for it.
He is currently employed as a Hammond organist for a local Dallas church proving his diversity of skills.
Let Ricky help make your event planning process smooth and simple without breaking the bank. His outgoing personality will always make guests feel welcome and will make any event a success.
Additional booking notes
None
Set list
I have an extensive list that I pull from before any event tailoring to the appropriate style and atmosphere. Let me know what you would like to listen to and I will prepare to fit your needs.
Setup requirements
A keyboard, X-stand, and small PA come complimentary with each event.
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