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Ricardo González

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About Me

Started playing guitar and trying to sing about five years ago, but I sucked big time. Since the beginning I started writing my own songs but actually found out I was better at arranging other friend's music. I played in a few bands, trying out different genres. The Arsonists, was the first real band I played in but it ended a few months after it's birth. Os Implantados was the next project. Acoustic coverband of Brazilian rock classics. The members were all Brazilian except me, but thanks to that I learned Portuguese =) And so I kept passing from band to band, going from grunge to heavy metal and soft rock. Although these bands never lasted long, I have quite enough experience on playing live. Currently writing songs as a solo artist and doing solo shows from time to time. Last time I played was at the Libertadfeesten at the Café Libertad as a support act for NAYM (No Angry Young Man). Hoping to work with these guys in the future. You'll often find me singing in the streets when the weather allows me to, mostly alone but sometimes with a couple of good friends.Here's the news; about a 2 months ago, I got a call from a guitarist telling me about his band, which needed desperately a vocalist. Next thing I know, I was singing in front of these guys during their rehearsal with my acoustic lover. They liked it and so I became their new singer. They're really good musicians and I'm really glad they found me. I've been writing some lyrics and we've got eight songs that are quite finished. By the way, we play ROCK! You'll hear from us soon, we'll hit the bar scene as soon as possible! Stay tuned!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/14/2007
Band Members: Vox/Acoustic Guitar/Percussion/Harmonica/Songwriting: Ricardo González
Influences: Everything that has soul in it!Bands and artists who I listen to: The Beatles, Nick Drake, Damien Rice, Josh Ritter, Bob Dylan, David Gray, Richard Ashcroft & The Verve, Radiohead, Sean Lennon, Sigur Ros, Cat Power, Death Cab for Cutie, Ray Lamontagne, Lenny Maes, Iron & Wine, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, Adem, Oasis, Cabrón, Jumbo, Zurdok, La Ley, Pink Floyd.....
Sounds Like: Like Spining Rainbows (live)

Add to My Profile | More VideosGood friends Dirk and Niels playing with me at the garden of the COOP CAFE (Leuven) 06/06/2007 I wrote this song about 3 weeks ago. Hope you like it. (Special thanks to Jef "Nicaragua" for the vid!)



Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

GUEST APPEARANCES

Hey all, Hope you're all doing well and enjoying a bit of the nice weather. The last 2 weeks I had the pleasure to accompaign two very talented musical projects. First, NAYM (No Angry Young Man) at t...
Posted by Ricardo González on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:41:00 PST

LYRICS

Hey everyone, I posted all the lyrics now, for everyone interested in singing along Stay tuned! Cheers and thanks for reading!...
Posted by Ricardo González on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:19:00 PST

3 NEW SONGS POSTED!!!

Hey music lovers all over the planet! Thanks again for checking out my space! This time I 've posted 3 new songs. 2 of my own and a Damien Rice cover I really enjoy playing Two weeks ago I believe, I...
Posted by Ricardo González on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:10:00 PST

FIRST SONG POSTED: LIKE SPINNING RAINBOWS

Hey everyone, how ya doin'? I just wanted to announce that I've posted my first song on this space. By now you probably have listened to it and I hope you like it! I've recorded it yesterday at g...
Posted by Ricardo González on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:55:00 PST