One Step Closer

Tonight we wrapped up work on Gwen McCrae and the Craettes' vocals for the TK Records release to benefit the Lighthouse for The Blind.
She is a soul queen with a major history in American music! Luckily for us her tour to France was postponed and she was able to bring her wonderful daughters Leah and Sophie in to make the backgrounds even better. Talent does run in the family...
Now that this is finished, next on the radar is the Lucky Henry record. I hope you all pick this one up when it is released. It is really cool!

Another Japan Date Added!

Hi folks! Just got word of another stop of the Unstoppable Tour. We will be playing October 21st at Club Geodrie in Osaka. You can check out their website at www.club-geordie.com.
It is a Halloween party so dress as Elvis and say hello!
See you there!
Love Rick

An Evening With the Queen

Gwen McCrae "Queen Of the Rare Groove" came in with her two daughters Sophia and Leah to cut background parts for music legend Henry Stone. You may remember Henry, he's the guy who signed Ray Charles and James Brown to their first two record deals in the 50's. He then went on to start TK Records which had one of the best rosters of soul artists like Sam & Dave, Gwen McCrae, George McCrae, KC and the Sunshine Band, Clarence Carter and more. Gwen had a #1 hit with "Rocking Chair" in the 70's. If schedules work out, look for Gwen and her daughters (the 'Craettes') to provide some soulful backgrounds

on the next Sounding Rick record. Oh, and if you're in Paris next week, be sure to catch Gwen's show ! She is a sweetheart!