Winner! of Student Grand Prize Drawing

Congratulations to Christopher White of Taunton who won the Grand Prize at our VIP Student Holiday Sale. Christopher is a drum student of Matt Scurfield and offered to give Rick a drumroll as the winning entry was pulled.

Boy was he surprised when his name was announced as the winner! Too funny! Christopher won a FENDER Limited Edition Neon Clock.

Our appreciation goes out to all the students & families who participated in this event. You're the best!

Many thanks go to our staff who made sure threre was plenty of refreshments, good service and good cheer, and especially our holiday entertainers.. Ken & Carolyn also known as "We2". Happy Holidays everyone!

Mia Boostroom CD RELEASE Party Nov 15, 2008

It's time to Party and you're invited!

Where: Rick's Music

Time: Doors open at 8 Tickets $5

This Saturday night Rick's Music will host the premiere launch of Mia Boostroom's debut CD, "Lately" We predict that this is only the beginning for this talented Dighton 16-year old!

You may have seen Mia when she first made her debut on our Open Mic stage less than 2 years ago. There, we have watched her grow from a shy music student into a skilled songwriter and performer who made it into the Las Vegas round on this year's America's Got Talent. Amazing!

Her voice is distinctive... pure and soulful. Her style draws you in. At times you can find yourself holding your breath waiting for the next perfect note...

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Check out Mia at: http://www.myspace.com/miaboostroom

HOW DID SHE DO IT? We couldn't be more proud of Mia who, besides her vocal talent and songwriting ability, is accomplished on both piano & guitar. Mia's taken lessons for years. But, she'll be the first to tell you about the music connections she's made though Rick's Open Mic, Features, Special events and education programs. Like the time Mia got the chance to sing on our stage with American Idol semi-finalist, Nick Pedro. Meeting other musical teens, learning from them and the variety of performers that come our way, Mia has flourished in an atmosphere where the creative spirit abounds. Just ask her about it.

Mia's debut CD, "Lately" is made possible by the wonderful people at Rawkstars, Inc.® who have often partnered with us at Rick's Music to provide music educational opportunities to kids.

Rawkstars delivers programs that foster and celebrate music through discovery, education, creation and participation. Their concept is best described by their Executive Director, Jonathan Jacobs, "The portal is music, an especially compelling force for young people. It gives the rest of their education relevance. We don't exist to churn out virtuosos; music education requires kids to develop skills and attributes that will serve them throughout their lives. Music is the vehicle, not the destination!" We at Rick's applaud their efforts and...

We are honored to host Mia's CD Release Party this Saturday, which will showcase Mia along with some very talented Boston musicians, featured on her CD. The evening's proceeds will benefit Rawkstars programs. Learn more about Rawkstars at http://rawkstars.org/

Drawing Entry Deadline is Tommorrow!

Just imagine it...
Your own Private Show at Rick's with 50 of your friends
PLUS get a professional recording of it to remember how much fun you all had.

What a cool prize

Entry deadline is Wednesday, Oct 29 at 9pm!

Get more info...read our August 26 Blog Post and the comments at

http://ricksmusic.blogspot.com/2008/08/win-free-live-recording-session.html

BOSE CLINIC - Nov 18, 2008

Playin’ in the L1® Band

featuring The Bose L1 and the Cliff Henricksen Band

Limited Seating - Call for Reservations


11/18/08 , 7-10pm, FREE CLINIC

Rick’s Music World
421 New State Highway
Raynham, MA, 02767
508-977-0200

Come to Ricks Music to learn about the industry-changing Bose® L1® approach to amplified music and how you can use the L1 to improve and empower your life as a musician. Meet the inventors of the L1® who will be there to answer your questions.

The Bose® L1® portable line array systems (PA and Monitors combined)
make it easy to get exceptional amplified tone from any voice or instrument. Their wide, uniform sound coverage helps them fill the venue with sound in a way no ordinary speaker can.
The L1 Celebrates it's 5th Anniversary-- Read all about it at: http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/frm/f/1341014465


THE BAND
The Cliff Henricksen Band is a Boston-area ensemble, including music veterans Cliff Henricksen, Tom Beier, Tom Yates and GW Jenkins, playing an authentic mix of New American Rock and Soul. The band, described by Chris Bergeron of the Metrowest Daily news as “four very talented area musicians-vocalists who’ve ridden virtually every major musical wave from rock to blues and jazz to funk which they whip together into their own heady brew.”, brings more than 100 years combined musical experience in garage bands, recording sessions with big names, touring groups, the Boston club scene and beyond. http://www.myspace.com/cliffhenricksen

JOEL CAGE -NOV 13 Open Mic Feature

Thursday, November 13, 2008
7PM $3 per person

Our Open Mic Featured Performer for November is
JOEL CAGE

Check out his music at http://www.joelcage.com/

"Joel Cage's thoughtful songs are straightforward and sure, with a voice to match, but it's his brilliantly sharp guitar-work that ignites the tunes." THE BOSTON GLOBE

JOHN FLYNN - Oct 9th Open Mic Feature

Open Mic Feature - Oct 9: JOHN FLYNN
Open Mic starts at 7PM - Admission $3 per person

DON'T MISS THIS SHOW!

The first time we met John Flynn of Delaware, we knew we'd met a man of substance. He travels the country lending his voice for many social causes in kinship with other singer/songwriter activists like his friends, Arlo Guthrie and Kris Kristofferson.

Besides getting plenty of airplay, his award-winning music has been featured in two movies. We can't say enough about his songwriting skills, his insight into the human condition and our society and his ability to TELL A STORY. Quite often with humor. Then, he backs up his music with action, raising money and awareness for causes like children with AIDS, Katrina Victims, the environment or volunteering his time to mentor men at the local prison. When does this guy sleep?
John Flynn is a National Treasure. His great vocals and musicianship are frosting on the cake.

You owe it to yourself to meet this man and his music.

We are his first stop on his Massachusetts tour. Check out John Flynn at http://johnflynn.net

October 3 -Songwriters-in-the Round

Terry Kitchen, Jennifer Minuto and Garry Foisy will perform together at Rick’s Music in Raynham on Fri., Oct. 3 as Songwriters-in-the Round.

Showtime 8pm, Tickets $8
Call 508-977-0200 or go to http://www.ricksmusic.com/ for more info.

THREE AWARD-WINNING SONGWRITERS-IN-THE-ROUND - OCT 3RD

RAYNHAM On Friday, October 3rd, Rick’s Music World will host an evening of creative entertainment featuring three award-winning New England songwriters, Terry Kitchen, Garry Foisy and Jennifer Minuto. Terry Kitchen is a Boston-based Songwriter with a multitude of awards and accomplishments to his credit. Terry performs nationally in festivals and popular folk venues across America from Alaska to Boston, including the famous Blue Bird Café in Nashville who says of Terry, “Terry Kitchen is definitely a cut above with his eye for detail and unique song ideas.”

Joining Terry will be Garry Foisy, often featured in the cafés and coffee shops around New England, especially the MA and RI area, where he calls Pawtucket home. His personal style exhibits a keen passion for vocals, harmony and meaningful lyrics. It is reflective and capturing of life situations.

The third performer, another Rhode Island native, Jennifer Minuto, has taken her music on the road as well, playing across New England, New York and beyond. Bob Gulla of the Providence Phoenix says of Jennifer, "When talking with Jennifer Minuto, you get an idea that music is not so much a vocation but a destiny, a place she knows at which she'll arrive no matter what the conditions or obstacles.”

There isn’t a successful performer out there that hasn’t had to overcome obstacles to pursue their chosen career. As Songwriters-in-the Round, Terry, Garry and Jennifer will share their experiences and inspirations with the audience members and each other as they weave a night of original music and the stories behind them.

Showtime is 8pm in the Café at Rick’s Music World, 421 New State Hwy (Rt 44), Raynham, MA. Tickets are $8. General Admission. For more info, call 508-977-0200 or go to www.ricksmusic.com

Useful links: www.terrykitchen.com EPK Link www.terrykitchen.com/presskit/terry_kitchen_bio.pdf
www.myspace.com/garryfoisy www.myspace.com/jenniferminuto