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One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2016!

Best of 2016

One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2014!

Best of 2014

Palm Harbor

Florida

I will ensure that your event is a success! I play a wide variety of music from today's most popular artists including Jack Johnson, Train, Jason Mraz and more, as well as  Classic Rock, 80's, Country and R&B. I strive to create an original style, and always play from the heart. I create unique acoustic interpretations of your favorite tunes.

I perform as a solo acoustic act, but can also play with a percussionist in a duo or with a bass and percussionist in a trio. Each instrumentation has a very natural laid back acoustic vibe. NO prerecorded music or tracks!
I have video and audio samples available. Please take a listen.

I have over 35 years of performing experience and have regular gigs at local hotels, restaurants, and other venues. I write and perform original music as well as covers.

I am available for wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, cocktail hours, corporate events, bars and restaurants in Tampa bay and the surrounding area.

I have the experience to adjust to specific needs for your event. I carry top notch equipment to fit the volume and energy level needed for each event, from soft background music to high energy party atmosphere. 

** I carry a battery powered PA system for wedding ceremonies on the beach, or any location where electricity is not available. This includes a microphone to amplify the ceremony if requested. ** 

I have a large repertoire of songs and the set list for your event can be customized to meet your needs!


Rick was great for our backyard engagement party! He has a large variety of music in his repertoire and my guests gave tons of compliments and we're asking where I found him. A lot of people made sure to grab his card at the end of the night, just in case they were ever in need of some live acoustics. I would definitely higher Rick again! 

Rick was professional,  courteous,  and very receptive to our needs for our laid back, rustic brunch wedding in the woods.  Numerous guests (many of whom are big music lovers) commented on how much they loved him, and many shared they were so glad we hired a "real musician".  We requested specific songs for our processional and recessional, and he played them beautifully (Train's "MarryMe" and Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic").  It was a perfect,  beautiful day, and Rick had a large part in ensuring our vision came to life.  If you are considering hiring a musician versus going with an ipod (as we were)... do it and hire Rick.  You will not regret it.

Rick was amazing!!! He was completely professional showing up before my event manager was even there. He braved the freezing weather and played  every song I asked for and then some my guests requested. He was so polite and extremely talented, I would recommend Rick to everyone/anyone who is looking for an amazing artist to enhance and entertain a great party!!! Thanks again Rick!!!!!

Marry me live

4 song demo

live at green iguana - sitting waiting - melt w u - turn the page

The Reason - original song

Monster in me - original song

All the way to heaven - original song

Cloudy Skies - original song

Marry Me - Train

I Do - Colbie Caillat

Jack Johnson - Sittin Waitin Wishin

Jack Johnson - Sittin Waitin Wishin Instr

Jason Mraz - Im Yours

Jack Johnson - Flake

Jack Johnson - Flake part 2

The Outfield - Your Love

Dave Matthews - What would you say

Dave Matthews - What would you say Instr

Rick Bales - Dinner Jazz (live)

Kings of Leon - Sex is on fire

Goo Goo Dolls - Iris

Acoustic Guitar

Guitar

What’s Up

You Shook Me All Night Long

Ain’t No Sunshine

Let’s Stay Together

Chatahoochie

Nutshell

Sister Golden Hair

Feel Like Making Love

No Matter what

Redneck Girl

Steal My Kisses

Good

Save a Horse Ride a cowboy

Paranoid

Good Little Girls

Knocking On Heaven’s Door

No woman no cry

Turn The Page

Summer Of ‘69

Crazy Bitch

My Best Friends Girl

Bad Moon Rising

Proud Mary

I Want You To Want Me

Mr. Jones

Love Song

Momma

What would you say

Ants Marching

Landslide

Drift Away

These Arms

Peaceful Easy Feeling

Take It Easy

Your Song

Times Like These

Aint Going Down

Friends In Low Places

Much Too Young

Keep your hands to yourself

Hey Jealousy

Crazy

Iris

Slide

Some kind of wonderful

Blvd Of Broken Dreams

Time Of Your Life

Paradise City

Sweet Child

Family Tradition

Bucket’s Got A Hole

Lips Of An Angel

Drive

Don’t Change

Banana Pancakes

Sitting Waiting Wishing

Flake

Beautiful

Im yours

All Along The Watch Tower

Pink Houses

Country Roads

No Such Thing

Waitin on the world to change

Folsom Prison

I Walk The Line

Don’t Stop Believin

Love somebody

Brandy

Sex is on fire

Stairway to Heaven

Tangerine

Thank You

Hollywood

Sex and Candy

Sweet Home Alabama

Simple Man

California Dreaming

Harder to Breathe

Disease

The Unforgiven

Billy Jean

Melt with You

I’m A Believer

Faith

Sugar Mountain

Rockstar

Wonderwall

Dock of the Bay

Your Love

Elderly Woman

Last Kiss

Wish You Were Here

Every Rose Has Its Thorn

She Fucking Hates Me

Fat Bottom Girls

Breaking the girl

Sitting in a bar

Losing My Religion

This one goes out to the one I love

Our guests thoroughly enjoyed having Rick to entertain for our annual party. We will definitely ask him back for next year. Highly recommended!

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