Ricki Derek in a small club rehaearsing for Studio |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3LzK2Z_N2s
Ricki and his big band squeezed into a small night club for a couple of performances in preparation of going into the studio. It's a bit noisy a...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:51:00 GMT |
Another One Down |
Friends,
The cd release show was a big success and we really had a swingin' time. I heard a live recording and, man, it sounds like the Basie band going at it at the Sands! Now I have the daunting pro...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:02:00 GMT |
Here Goes Nothin’ |
Friends,The album is finished and all that is left is the mastering process. After a trip to NY to meet up with the mastering guru, we are ready to go here. I will be performing at the Lakewood Theate...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:14:00 GMT |
New Music Coming Soon |
Friends,In a very short time, we will be posting some of Ricki's new tunes on his upcoming album. The album is set to be completed by September, but as soon as the final music comes back, we'll throw ...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:37:00 GMT |
Just a note |
Friends,Thanks for coming out to the Big Band Show it was a real gasser. The album is almost complete and we are in the planning stages of the album releases and concerts to follow. I have heard the p...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:53:00 GMT |
Another Birthday, Again |
Friends,Here comes my birthday, again. Damn, what is it with birthdays? They're like every year. I don't feel 28. I suppose it is because I am not. As I look back on my life and think of the little th...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:28:00 GMT |
A quick update |
Friends,Haven’t bothered with the blogging in a bit. Lots going on and having some fun along the way. The album is getting closer to being complete. Just finished most of the vocals and are begi...
Posted by on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:46:00 GMT |
The Latest Project |
Hello Friends,
Been out playing a few shows with the big band in preparation for the new album. I am going in to the studio next week. This is going to be a cool project and one that I have been looki...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT |
New Lounge |
Friends,We have actually begun construction on the bar I am opening in Ft Worth, Texas. The work began a couple of weeks ago and is moving along. We do not have a opening day set yet. We are hoping to...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:28:00 GMT |
Turn Up the AC |
Hello Friends,Long time since I bloggerood. There is a reason, I usually slip into a heat induced coma this time of year. Even though the man is saying it is a cool summer for Texas, the humidity is a...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 01:23:00 GMT |
