Rick's Blog

I’ve got just a minute before I need to get back in the booth and record the last few songs on my new album, ODE TO ODESSA; but, in the meantime, I need your help with something. To celebrate the half-way point on the ODE TO ODESSA campaign, I’m going to “unlock” a special upgrade this week. Between the Indiegogo campaign and other outside donations, the project is 56% funded - $840 of $1500. So, if we can surpass the $1000 mark this week, I’m going to upgrade the T-shirts to something unique – an exclusive design that you will only get by backing this campaign. In fact, I need your help to decide which one it will be . . . what do you think? Once you cast your vote, make sure you get one of

I haven't written much lately about Covid-19 and its effects on us freelancers. The "comeback" for us Ohioans began just before Memorial Day weekend and, for the most part, all of my shows have been well attended by enthusiastic folks who have simply wanted to get back out and have fun. And it's been fun, certainly nice to be back out and see friends and followers. Some of my colleagues are choosing not to play, and I get that. But, since music is my main source of income, I simply can't afford not to. And I don't mind that, I'd much rather work than not. But, as we leave July behind, it's clear that two months of us being out again has created quite a spike in virus, hospital, and death