Michael J. (Mickey) Richard

About Me

A singer/songwriter/guitarist, Mickey Richard - Bluesician of "Philos-o-Pop" - has been performing his "philosophical, semi-fictional and frequently humorous observations with a jazzy-bluesy-rootsy vibe and pop sensibilities" around Ann Arbor, Michigan since moving back to the area in 2002, after spending nearly a quarter century on the West Coast. In June 2007, he released his first CD "Sliver Or Slice". He's also known as Mickey Richard-Guitar Healer, and counts a few famous guitarists among his satisfied clientele.

"The greatest wealth is to live content with little."
- Plato
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Member Since: 02/05/2006
Band Website: http://spirityard.com
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"Hi-Test Baby"

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Influences: Elvis, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Dion, Del Shannon, Duane Eddy, The Ventures, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Peter Green, Joe Summers, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield, Frank Zappa, Muddy Waters, George Bedard, Robbie Robertson, Dozens of Motown Artists, Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck, Roy Orbison, Elvin Bishop, Freddy King, T-Bone Walker, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Django Reinhardt, Robin Trower, Jesse Colin Young, John Lee Hooker, Robbie Robertson, Buddy Guy, & many more.
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My Blog

Gypsy Jazz

I love Gypsy Jazz Music. One of the best Gypsy Jazz Guitarists around these days is my good friend, Joe Summers. And... he's the only gypsy style guitarist who, palming his pick his pick in the middle...
Posted by on Mon, 25 May 2009 06:10:00 GMT

Je Suis Seule Ce Soir

My friend Paul Allen burned a copy of Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Biréli Lagrène's instrumental CD "Gypsy Project" for me. Simply amazing! I was immediately drawn to the tune "Se Juis Seule Ce Soir", and set...
Posted by on Fri, 22 May 2009 08:05:00 GMT

Elizabeth Gilbert on Creative Genius

Whether you're a writer, musician, sculptor, or any other artist, this is for you:
Posted by on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:40:00 GMT

Depot Town TV

Check out Depot Town TV, part of AnnArborAlive.Com!!! http://www.annarboralive.com/depottowntv.shtml
Posted by on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:46:00 GMT

Hi-Test Baby

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BddI-4rf4zo Hi-Test video montage...
Posted by on Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:44:00 GMT

My New Song "Hi-Test Baby"

Now it's up!!!!For some reason, I've been unable to upload my new song "Hi-Test Baby", due to some myspace glitch. Anyone else having difficulties uploading? For the last 2 days I get a message sayi...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:41:00 GMT

Barry Wells

I found out yesterday that my friend and former neighbor, Barry "Bear" Wells, died a few weeks ago. He was the first person in my life who told me that I could really sing. I can't write anymore at th...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:51:00 GMT

Winter Solstice

I put this poem out there every year, on or around the Winter Solstice.Seven SistersI search for seven sistersIn the morning solstice sky.Have they all gone to bed?Are they timid, are they shy?Let me ...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:39:00 GMT

This, that and the other...

I thought I didn't have much stuff... until I started packing and moving. I feel like tossing it all! I'm trying to simplify my life and it's very disheartening to realize that even someone (such as m...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:03:00 GMT

Doo Dahs!

Doo Dahs!! That's what I made last night. Just some easy and quick to make comfort food while dealing with the flu! Grass-fed ground beef, organic fusilli, Trader Joe's Marinara, lots of garlic granul...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 06:59:00 GMT