Rick started playing and writing songs at eleven. Passing for older, he began performing in clubs at sixteen. He has gigged as a solo act, a duo (with longtime best friend Scott Dietrick) and in bands (most notably Virginia Beach's The Gangster of Love). Now performing only part-time in the Richmond area, and having no problem passing for 21, Rick is once again focusing on songwriting and recording with new inspiration (two-year old and five-year old daughters).

The Rick Edward Melchor original style most likely fits the current AAA format with elements of folk, rock, country and blues. Rick brings a big voice to play that runs a two and one-half octave range that mixes in some blue-eyed soul.

Rick's main instrument is the voice followed by accoustic & electric guitars, bass and keyboards while dabbling in other stringed instruments.

Influences

Elton John, James Taylor, The Eagles, Billy Joel, Don Henley, Fleetwood Mac, Travis Tritt, Steve Warriner, Clint Black, Keith Urban, Garth Brooks, Bruce Hornsby, Van Morrison, Hall & Oates, Motown, John Hiatt, subdudes, to be continued........

Bio

Rick started playing and writing songs at eleven. Passing for older, he began performing in clubs at sixteen. He has gigged as a solo act, a duo (with longtime best friend Scott Dietrick) and in bands (most notably Virginia Beach's The Gangster of Love). Now performing part-time in the Richmond and Hamtpton Roads areas, and having no problem passing for 21, Rick is once again focusing on songwriting and recording with new inspiration (five-year & two-year old daughters).

The Rick Edward Melchor original style most likely fits the current AAA or New Country formats with elements of folk, rock, country and blues. Rick brings a big voice to play that spans a two octave range and mixes in some gritty, blue-eyed soul.

Rick's main instrument is the voice followed by acoustic & electric guitars, bass and keyboards while dabbling in other stringed instruments.