Richard Chappell
Hello, my name's Rich. I like singing and playing instruments and writing songs, so I do.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I've been playing solo for around a year now, before which I was the lead singer and guitarist in ska-punk band The Capones.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I've so far played nearly 50 gigs as a solo performer. Mainly in and around Birmingham. I love playing live, and wish to o so as much as possible.
Your musical influences
R.E.M, Iron and Wine, Elliot Smith, Nick Drake, Red House Painters, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Okkervil River, The Decemberists, Brand New, Jimmy Eat World,
What equipment do you use?
Any acoustic instruments I can get my hands on. Guitars, mandolins, banjos, ukulele's, bouzouki's...
Anything else?
Please check out www.myspace.com/richiecapone and add me as a friend
