Student News Flash

Student News Flash...

We've got six bands put together for this year's SUMMER JAM CAMP sessions! Did you miss the deadline? There's just four more openings left! Late applications will be accepted til June 18th. Here's who we need:

Age group: 15-17 yr old.. we have two openings to be filled with either a guitarist, vocalist or horn player
Age group: 10-12 yr old.. we have an opening for one drummer and one bass player

Download an application here

Michael Troy is our June 11th Featured Performer

Rick's Music presents...The One and Only MICHAEL TROY…

Our featured performer at tomorrow night’s open mic has won numerous prestigious songwriting contests and folk festival competitions. I went to his recent CD Release show at The Narrows Center for the Arts and WOW, what a show! I’m not sure how someone that talented can be so humble.

As a songwriter, Michael’s a magical storyteller with a gift for melody and the ability to compose lyrics of substance.

As a performer, his deep rich voice, changing rhythms and excellent finger-pickin' skills give full-bodied life to his songs about the hills and mills of Fall River and of childhood dreams not quite forgotten in the adult quest to make an honest living.

He’ll weave you some magical moments…come and enjoy the show!

Go to: www.folkmichaeltroy.com

CD Release Party - JOE MERRICK

Rick’s Music is proud to host…

The CD RELEASE PARTY for JOE MERRICK

Friday - June 5th - 7PM

Joe Merrick invites you to a Free CD Release Party and Live Performance in celebration of the release of this 4th CD, Lost in Boston.

Joe is a singer/songwriter-engineer/producer-multi-instrumentalist. (What doesn’t he do?!) He's a multi-talented performer and will be joined on stage by Kevin Nelson on bass, Steve Lat on fiddle, pedal steel and mandolin and Peter Schwartz on drums. Joe invites you to join him and his fellow musicians for light refreshments.

We are excited to host Joe’s special event, bringing you this opportunity to see such top-notch musicians and great music.

Visit http://www.joemerrick.com/

Students! This is a great chance to see pro musicians in action. Joe and the guys will be on hand to sign CD's after the show.

Hypercom S8 Pin pad -FREE for your donation to our Scholarship Fund

Hi all,

We have a used Hypercom S8 pin pad with cord that we don't need any more. It is compatible with many Hypercom visa terminals. Any one need one? It works great.

We'd be glad to give it to you for free if you'd like to make a small donation to our Scholarship Fund. Just call 508-977-0200 and ask for Robin.

Here's a link to some tech info. The refurbished ones go for $69.

http://merchantwarehouse.com/credit_card_machines/hypercom_s8?cpao=137&kw=hypercom+s8+pin+pad+refurbished

ROCK-N A CURE for JUVENILE DIABETES

Meet Taylor McCabe, one of our students here at Rick's Music. Taylor and her family invite you to join them at their annual fundraiser to raise money for a great cause.

Rock on, Taylor!

(click on the image to enlarge invitation)

9 out of 10 People Agree that Making Music Helps Kids

Now, more people own instruments and make music than have in the last decade. No wonder!

There's more than a few good reasons revealed by a new Gallup Survey performed for NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants), which revealed that the majority of Americans agree about the many benefits of playing musical instruments.

Check it out...

http://www.namm.org/news/press-releases/new-gallup-survey-namm-reflects-majority-americans

Summer Jam Camp -Are you ready?

The Registration Deadline for Summer Jam Camp is fast approaching!

Don't lose out, get your application in now.

(Still in school on June 23rd? We're working on a solution for that now. check back soon.)

Interested?? But not sure if you have the basic skills needed to Jam?
This guide will help you figure that out. Then be sure to submit your Enrollment Application by Saturday, June 6th, so that we can call you to let you know what approximate time your placement audition will be during the Sunday, June 7th auditions.

No Worries!! Auditions are free. You will not have to pay anything until after the teachers have determined the best Session Placement for you. If you're not quite ready to Jam, they'll recommend what you need to work on.

So get that application in early because there are limited slots available! If you need an application, you can download it on our April 23rd blogpost.

Get ready to Jam!