Rick has been a singer/songwriter and musician for nearly all his life, concentrating on voice, guitar, and fretless electric bass. He draws material for his songs from everyday life and a rich imagination, weaving stories into the music. He arrived in Charlottesville after college and quickly became involved in acoustic and rock and roll bands, with occasional forays into solo performances. More recently he has worked with his friends Jim and Dianne Vitt, as the Gillums Ridge Band, playing at Dr. Ho’s, Shenandoah Pizza, and the Greencroft Club. Rick is also a proud member of the Sweet Rebellion Gospel Choir and String band at Cove Presbyterian Church in Covesville, VA.