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Though I am probably better known for being in hard rock bands like Bone Appetit, the SuperTacks, or Rock Brigade, I have always been a singer-songwriter at heart. I love the diversity and challenges that come with different styles.
I would describe my music as honest and heartfelt. I want people to identify with the songs and take something for themselves. Every song means something to me and it's important to me that fans of my music feel the same way.
I recorded a 7 song EP in 2003 and an 8 song album in 2006, both home produced, that I hope to re-release/re-master at some point. My biggest achievement has been the release of my latest album "All But My Soul", done at Sparta Sound with Rich Mattson. By far my biggest production to date, it was just the first step of many I hope to take in my solo career. |
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ROCK BRIGADE, 2008 - PRESENT
OTHER MEMBERS INCLUDE: Aaron Ashley, Matt Le Bard, Jeremy Craig, Ben Craig
The SuperTacks were at an impasse. We decided we wanted to branch out into the cover scene, focusing on 80's era music, but with the addition of Matt, a name change was in order. Things quickly came in line and before we knew it we were opening for Skid Row. Currently we have an album's worth of original tunes we'd like to get recorded. |
the SuperTacks , 2005 - 2008
OTHER MEMBERS INCLUDE: Aaron Ashley, Jeremy Craig, Ben Craig
Once Bone Appetit had dissolved, it was about a year before I was back on the stage with a new band. It started with myself and drummer Ben Craig, then it was a no-brainer to add Bone guitarist Aaron Ashley and Ben's brother JC to the mix. We didn't have any one direction that we wanted to go with it, which was both our greatest strength and weakness. While the songs were great, it didn't translate live with flip-flopping singers and styles. After 2 albums we decided to go in a different direction. |
BONE APPETIT , 1999 - 2010?
OTHER MEMBERS INCLUDE: Cory "Hotrod" Ahlm, Aaron "Jizzy Young" Ashley, Josh "Sudden Death" Scheerz, Chip "Double Barrel" Rogers
Probably the most recognizable and locally famous band I've been in, people still call me by my stage name "Richie Gunns" to this day. Our blend of loud, in your face, rock songs combined with the energetic, rowdy, and always unpredictable live shows are legendary around here. For years Bone was the definition of "party". Our absurd songs were fun and catchy, and the guys in the band were always happy to have a drink with anyone and everyone. Our run in the spotlight included only one studio album, "Love, Lust, and Rock n' Roll", a tour to Reno, and a hell of a lot of shows around the area. Every show was a memorable one, especially our night at the 7th Entry in Minneapolis, where we packed the place wall to wall in 100° heat. We were unpolished, sloppy, and not afraid to speak our minds. Eventually though, members moved, and with each move the band pulled apart a little more until it's demise. Every couple of years though we all come together and reclaim our former glory, even if just for a little bit. |
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