Saturday, 14 June 2008
House Concert:   Rick Gonzales

He wowed us in November on a dark and stormy night, so we invited him back for a warm weather visit so more folks can meet this talented entertainer.

Rick has been playing guitar and other assorted instruments for many years (bass, banjo, piano, harmonica and just about anything with strings). He started playing guitar at the age of eleven and has continued perfecting his style for over forty years. Rick was born in the Chicago area and grew up in a family with a natural ear for and an appreciation of various musical styles. Throughout his childhood, he was exposed to many cultures and types of music, which were infused with local ethnic flavors. Blues, R & B, Rock, Folk, Country, Jazz and Spanish music all created a lasting impression and are evident throughout his music. Rick’s musical and lyrical influences range from Classical, Big Band, Sinatra and Etta James, to the Beatles, Eagles, Paul Simon, James Taylor and Steely Dan. These and many more inspired Rick’s career and can be heard in his repertoire of music.

During his career, Rick has been involved with a multitude of bands both large and small, and has worked with many musicians, some famous and some not so famous. After all of his numerous musical endeavors, he is enjoying the simplicity of performing solo and the creativity it allows.

7:30pm at Brookhaven Lodge