I love to play live and do so whenever I get a chance. I am also involved in different bands and have played live on television and appeared in a couple of music videos.

the internet has opened up a whole new vehicle for indie artists such as myself to get their music heard. It is a wonderful thing. Unfortunately, radio has become too "corporate", leaving the indie artist to find other ways to find an audience.

Yes, absolutely! But only if I could retain some control over the artistic direction and other important decisions.

I have been playing and writing songs for the past 30 years, been offered a publishing deal and a record contract (foolishly turned them both down). My greatest joy is to play live, followed closely with being in the recording studio and hearing a song taking shape.

My influences include The Byrds, CSNY, Neil Young, The Eagles, Eric Clapton, Beatles, Poco, Loggins and Messina, etc.

I live in Toronto and love it. What a great city!

I ask that you please listen to my songs, and you can visit my web site at www.rickivanoff.com
You will be surprised by the diversity of styles. Like The Eagles, I have songs from country/folk to hard rock n roll.