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Rick Devin's "OLD SCHOOL - Hits of the 60s & 70s" is a 2008 Grammy Award Entry in the following 3 categories:
"Best Pop Vocal Album"
"Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist"
"Best Recording Package" ...
I didn't make the Top 5 Final Nominees... But I'm honored none the less that my CD was even on the Voting Ballot!! More information, including the winners is all in my 2008 Grammy Award blog above... And, view photos of us at the 2008 Grammy Awards here!

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* Album Review: Old School (Hits of the 60's & 70's) "If you want to take a trip down memory lane with an extremely talented guy, this disc is for you. The musicianship is impeccable, the singing is extremely good, the song list is quite eclectic, and the arrangements are just as you remember them. Call it a hunch, but I have a funny feeling this guy is absolutely electric live. I would definitely not pass up a chance to catch his show. Overall, a very enjoyable disc." Rick Marchetti, The Muse's Muse

* Album Review: Old School (Hits of the 60's & 70's) "Veteran melody maker Rick Devin again blesses the airwaves and speakers all around the globe with his new CD, "Old School-Hits of the 60s & 70s". But, these songs are more than just remakes of popular classics. This is music that is sung with authority and a rootsy honesty straight from his soul, a trait that you cannot only hear with each note, but can actually feel." Robert G. Benson, GEMM, Global Marketplace

* Album Review: Old School (Hits of the 60's & 70's) "...Rick Devin ain't bad at this schtick... Devin has talent, no two ways about it, [he] chose a stream of good tunes, playing a multitude of instruments on each track and quite well... This CD is for those who love the songs - and there's plenty of reason...." Mark S. Tucker - Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange

* Album Review: Old School (Hits of the 60's & 70's) “I was transported back to my High School Days, listening to Rick Devin’s 'Old School' CD… First Loves, First Dances, First Broken Heart… I am impressed by the versatility and sincerity of his music." Barb Richhart, KSJD Radio, Mancos, CO, USA

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RICK DEVIN DISCOGRAPHY:

2007 "Old School CD" A collection of classic rock hits from the 60's & 70's including: American Pie, California Dreamin', Horse With No Name, House Of The Rising Sun, Knocking On Heaven's Door, Mr. Bojangles, Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay, Sweet Home Alabama, The Boxer, Ventura Highway and Wild World. Featuring: Rick Devin on Instruments and Vocals, Chet McCracken on Drums & Percussion (former member of 'The Doobie Brothers' & 'Joe Walsh'), Chris Pinnick on Lead Guitar (former member of 'Chicago') and Maria Fernanda Ricart and Manoel Pires on Background Vocals.

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2006 "Distant Lands CD" A collection of instrumental Folk/Rock melodies inspired by various places around the world, including: Canyon Echoes, Headin' Home, Road To Patos Blues, Old Spanish Trail, Shanghai Breezes, Rio Paradise, Robber's Run, Bariloche Delight, Colorado Dreams, One More From The Road and featuring: Rick Devin.

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2005 "Live from The Trail DVD" An outdoor, live performance DVD, including: Spotted Eagle's Prayer, Poor Lonesome Cowboy Blues, Shoebox Memories, Old Spanish Trail, Bonus Music Videos and featuring: Rick Devin, Joe Bowman, Barry Gordon, Bill Matinez ('Marty Robbins'), Don Pennington and Paul Sadler III ('Michael Martin Murphey'). * View in the video screen on the left. *

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2003 "Cowboy Classics CD" A collection of Folk & Western Songs that reflect my Cowboy Past, including: Backward Turn Backward, Cowboy Again For A Day, Home On The Range, I Ride An Old Paint, Cattle Call, Colorado Trail, Whoopee Ti Yi Yo, Oh Susanna, Clementine, Ghost Riders In The Sky (Acoustic) Night Rider's Lament, Day Is Done and featuring: Rick Devin.

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2002 "Row Of Doors CD" A collection of Folk & Country Western Songs, including: Row Of Doors, Doors and Windows, Colorado Trail, The Quilt, Spotted Eagle's Prayer, Here With You In Rio, Will Wild Horses Ever Prance, Momma I'm A Cowboy, Ghost Rider In The Sky, Doors and Windows (Reprise), Night Rider's Lament, Thinking Of You, Shoebox Memories (Live), Give It My Best (Live) and featuring: Rick Devin & The Eagle River Band (Including: Joe Bowman, Jonathan Devin, Dennis Grieve, Dave Murphy, Don Pennington, JJ Sickler and Caleb Whittington).

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1999 "Colorado Cowboy CD" A collection of Folk & Country Western Songs, including: Colorado Trail, Momma I'm A Cowboy, Night Rider's Lament, Will Wild Horses Ever Prance, Sweet Baby James and featuring: Rick Devin & The Eagle River Band (Including: Jonathan Devin, Dennis Grieve, Dave Murphy, Don Pennington, JJ Sickler and Caleb Whittington).

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1995 "Colorado Reflections Cassette" A collection of Folk & Western Songs from around my Campfire Show, including: Night Rider's Lament, The Spelling Error, Whoopee Ti Yi Yo, Snuffy Sodie And The Cowboy Code, Clementine, Cremation Of Sam McGee, Comin' Round The Mountain, Cool Clear Drink Of Water, A Dream and featuring: Rick Devin.

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Member Since: 4/29/2006
Band Website: rickdevin.com
Band Members: "OLD SCHOOL - Hits of the 60s & 70s" CDs & Downloads
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Apple iTunes, Napster, CD Baby, Amazon.com,
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DigStation, VH1, Billboard, Wal*Mart.

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Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Music Video

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A music video of 'Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay' from Rick Devin's 2007 CD release, "Old School - hits of the 60s & 70s". Featuring Chet McCracken (former "Doobie Brother's" drummer), Chris Pinnick (former "Chicago" lead guitarist), Maria Fernanda Ricart and Manoel Pires, among others.

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The Making Of 'OLD SCHOOL'

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A brief video slide show of the making of Rick Devin's 2007 CD release, "Old School - hits of the 60s & 70s". Featuring Chet McCracken (former "Doobie Brother's" drummer), Chris Pinnick (former "Chicago" lead guitarist), Maria Fernanda Ricart and Manoel Pires, among others.

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Live From The Trail

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A brief song introduction and a live performance video clip of "Poor Lonesome Cowboy Blues" by Rick Devin & The Eagle River Band during a benefit concert in Del Norte, CO.

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Influences: The Making of "OLD SCHOOL"

Photos from the making of Rick's latest CD, "OLD SCHOOL - Hits of the 60s & 70s" - featuring Rick Devin, Chet McCracken, Chris Pinnick, Fernada Ricart, Manoel Pires, Carlos Alcantarino and Ricardo Garcia.

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I grew up in the 60's & 70's playing folk/pop/rock songs of that time period. Some of my influences include: CSNY, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Eagles, Eric Clapton, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, etc. My first 'on stage' band performance was in May of 1972, singing 'House Of The Rising Sun' from The Animals.

Since then, I have performed thousands of live shows, all across North America, from intimate, solo campfire shows to large concerts with my band. I have also performed alongside, sharing the stage, with Michael Martin Murphey, The Dixie Chicks, Joe Cocker, Bill Miller, Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary) and Jim Messina (Loggins & Messina) to name a few. I have shared events with Dan Fogelberg, Willie Nelson, America, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Crystal Gayle, Ronnie Milsap, Alan Jackson and dozens more.

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Quotes:

* “His show includes music for everyone... He’s mastered the art of crowd participation.” Marc Angelo, Vail Daily News, Vail, CO, USA

* “Rick is one heck of a cowboy and one of the best singers I know.” Michael Martin Murphey, America’s 1 selling Cowboy Singer

* “Beautiful voice, very emotional arrangements.” Gianluca Sitta, BCMA News, Milano, Italy

* “Rick’s heart is true to his music and his music is true to his heart.” Bill Miller, Warner Bros. Recording Artist
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More about Rick here:

Wikipedia

Billboard

VH1

MTV

All Music Guide

All Movie Guide

Rick Devin Discography

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Recommended myspace profiles:
Michael Martin Murphey's WestFest
Danny Lee Anderson
Bill Miller
Gabrielle Louise

Recommended CD:
The Whittingtons

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Thanks to your visits and plays, Rick Devin has been rated as a TOP 100 ARTIST on myspace, everyday since March 2007!

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Record Label: Red Cloud Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

2008 Grammy Awards

Rick Devin's "OLD SCHOOL - Hits of the 60s & 70s" is a 2008 Grammy Award Entry in the following 3 categories: "Best Pop Vocal Album""Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist""Best Recor...
Posted by Rick Devin on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:13:00 PST

Myspace Top 100 Artist Charts

My newest CD, "OLD SCHOOL - Hits of the 60s & 70s", has now been on myspace's TOP 100 ARTISTS Charts - everyday for over 28 weeks!! Thank you all for stopping by for a listen!! Thanks f...
Posted by Rick Devin on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:22:00 PST

"Old School" CDs & Downloads

"OLD SCHOOL - Hits of the 60s & 70s" CDs & DownloadsNow available at these fine stores: iTunes Rhapsody Napster CD Baby Amazon.com Target PayPlay MSN Music Buy.com NetSound DigStation MusicIsHere VH...
Posted by Rick Devin on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:07:00 PST

"Old School" CD Reviews

* Album Review: Old School (Hits of the 60's & 70's) "Veteran melody maker Rick Devin again blesses the airwaves and speakers all around the globe with his new CD, "Old School-Hits of the 60s &am...
Posted by Rick Devin on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:29:00 PST