Rich Evans

I like real people with interesting stories to tell. I despise passive aggressive people, racists, overly PC types, and judgemental hypocrites. Music is a major passion in my life, as is writing. I write songs, sing, and play guitar and bass. I dabble in other instruments, such as banjo, keys, and drums, but still have a lot to learn about them.

I am the singer for recently reunited Ramones tribute band 1234. Come see what could be our last show ever Dec 6 at Funhouse.

I also sang, wrote, and played lead guitar for Funnel Cake in the late 90s. Some of that stuff may just pop up down the line when you least expect it...

I'm currently working on original material under the band name Dicky Moe. Look for a Fall or Winter '08 release.

Once in a while I played bass for live heavy metal karaoke with members of Zero Down, The Squirrels, Hartwood, and The Beltholes.

Plus I'm now playing drums for Doll Squad. This is my first stab at being a drummer in a band, and I'm loving it.

I am also currently available for studio work, live show fill-ins, and anything else musically interesting as a guitarist, bassist, vocalist, songwriter, producer, or consultant. Rates are negotiable. I'm not currently looking to join another band, but if the right situation arose (like one that pays a shit load of money), I could possibly be persuaded.

Recently I recorded vocals on a cover of "Blitzkrieg Bop" for an X-Box game to be released in September 2008. I can't tell you what the game is called, as I don't know yet. All I know is it's "like Guitar Hero." I did, however, record vocals for a cover of "Personality Crisis" by The New York Dolls for Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, available June '08. Both tracks feature music by producer / multi-instrumentalist Steve Ouimette. Conrad Uno recorded my vocal tracks.

I wrote for the Seattle, WA based Underground Magazine from March 2006 to June 2008. My work was often also seen in the Portland, OR based Exotic Magazine. I can be contacted through this page regarding any free lance writing gigs.

My first book, "Why I Didn't Kill Bon Jovi" was a raging success with the dozen or so people I let read it. However, after much internal debate and near fatal procrastination, I will be doing some serious editing before foisting this collection of short stories on the public. By serious editing, I mean pulling some pieces out, plugging others in, and resequencing the whole thing. As it will likely be a completely different animal, I'm even considering a title change.

I drink, smoke, and make horrifically bad personal decisions on a regular basis. Yet I seem to land on my feet more often than I fall on my ass. I attribute this to good friends, dumb luck, and a stubborn refusal to accept "reality".