Artist description relaxing... romantic... music to be enjoyed without demanding your attention... soothing to listen to. This instrumental album has an organic quality to it... a space where the music breathes. But you won't really understand that statement until you have a listen for yourself...

Music Style Sweet easy listening guitar... music painted with warm watercolors .

Musical Influences Larry Carlton, Pat Metheny, Ed Bickert, Dominic Troiano, George Benson, Steely Dan, the Beatles, Eric Clapton, Terry Kath, Phil Keaggy, Robben Ford, Lee Rittenour, John McLaughlin, Jeff Beck, Elliott Randall

Similar Artists a bit of Larry Carlton... a dash of Pat Metheny... a smattering of Ed Bickert... some Beatle stock... a little Eric Clapton... touch of George Benson... Rick's Easy Listening Soup!

Artist History Rick lives in Ontario, Canada a semi-pro and pro guitarist/keyboardist for the last 25 years, playing predominantly jazz and R&B gigs. BLUE MOUNTAIN BLUE is a part of CHAY-FM's (Barrie, Ontario) "Project Easy" series, and is receiving regular airplay in Canada. He currently plays Hammond organ and piano in ABANDON, an R&B and Blues band, with his son, guitarist Aaron Garner www.mp3.com/AaronGarner. Rick has also recently teamed up with guitarist David Wipper (who's studio and touring credits include Amanda Marshall, Alana Miles, Dan Hill, and Rita Coolidge). David has recently released his solo album "Millenium" in Canada. This duo will be performing original material from each artist's current CDs.

Group Members Rick Garner - guitar, keyboards, bass, percussion. Stephan Chreptak - drums, percussion. Aaron Garner - guitar solo on Loonlight. David Wipper - acoustic guitar on Unfinished Story - Turn the Page.

Instruments Guitar, guitar synth, bass, keyboards, percussion

Albums Blue Mountain Blue... Loonlight

Press Reviews **************************************************************** MP3YAK.com -- 4 YAKS!!!! (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED LISTENING!!)... *************************************************************** LISTEN.com -- Guitarist Rick Garner has George Benson's rounded tones and Eric Clapton's clean blues lines. His style combined with his lush backings, comes off like a Mark Knopfler soundtrack. *************************************************************** SoMuchToSay.com -- Blue Mountain Blue ...some mighty fine guitar playing that sounds like Larry Carlton ... give it an *A*!!! *************************************************************** PHIL TRAYNOR (Llarion) - MP3.com Critic's Cornerre: Swiss Meadows ...Mmmm, very full, rich recording and sound! Outstanding atmosphere!!! The melody soars in a bittersweet, lonely way, but is contrasted by a misty beauty in the accompaniment. Absolutely spectacular production values, wow! Beautiful tone from the guitar! Tasty!! Songwriting 9.65 of 10 (Just lovely!)Performance/Musicianship: 9.8 of 10 (doesn't get much better) Recording Engineering: 10!!! (My first 10 ever!!! Amazing imaging and production) This is one of the nicest songs on the site! It hit me right in the heart! Just wonderful!!! A banner winner!!

Additional Info Cover Art -- watercolor by Lory MacDonald All songs SOCAN

Location v, Ontario - Canada

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