Rich Kubicz is a singer/songwriter who hails from Union, New Jersey. Rich has been playing Guitar since he was 9 and started writing his own music at the age of 16.Rich's debut album Echo Lake was released in August of 2005. The record contains 10 songs that combine a myriad of different styles and genres. Call it a concept album mixed with folk rock, country and acoustic guitar driven ballads. The lyrics most often tell a story or describe a social condition.Echo Lake was also produced by Rich. Although most of the songs were written as acoustic guitar stand alones, the inumerable possibilities to experiment with different sounds gave Echo Lake a fresh new direction in acoustic music. Rich and his co-producer and engineer acted like two kids in a candystore behind the mixing console but also tried to keep the music tasty.Musicians appearing on the record are as follows: Chris Bolger (Bass), Pete Dressel (Drums), Guy "Fooch" Fischetti (Violin, Fiddle, Pedal Steel), Eddie Flick (Flute), Mike Rich (Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Backing Vocals and Bass on "I Am, You Are"), Vickie Russell (Backing Vocals), Hillary Schaef (Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizers), and Donny Stroffolino (Drums and Percussion on "I Am, You Are"). Oh...of course Rich plays acoustic six and twelve string guitars, Fender Strat on "Don't Wanna Be In Love" and sings lead on all tunes. All songs written by Rich Kubicz and Copyright 2005 Harmoniacal Music.
