Ricky Fitzpatrick
With a smooth writing style, memorable tunes and one of the most beautiful male voices in the singer/songwriter genre today, Ricky Fitzpatrick is being hailed a
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The Best of You The Best of You
100K Times the Speed of Sound (Studio Long Play) 100K Times the Speed of Sound (Studio Long Play)
Pocataligo Pocataligo
Green In LA Green In LA
The Dream Is Still Strong The Dream Is Still Strong
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From songs in church as a young boy and school singing contests in his small town home of Jefferson, GA, Ricky Fitzpatrick has become one of Georgia's most notable songwriters, as well as one of the most soothing vocalists many concert goers will ever hear.
He also is an endorsing artist with VH1's Save the Music Foundation, which assists local school systems who have had to terminate their music programs due to funding or budget cuts. Through this fantastic program, our children can continue to enjoy and learn about the wonderful gift of music.
Recent performances include an ongoing stream of requests for National Anthem appearances as well as his freshman performance at the legendary Bluebird Café in Nashville, and other songwriter hangouts such as the Broken Spoke and Douglas Corner Café, both in Nashville. Most recently, Ricky celebrated a win at world famous Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA, in the Weekly Open Mic series. From there he was able to perform at the prestigious Eddie's Attic Open Mic Shoot-out, before a sold-out, standing-room-only crowd. "The Shoot-out was no doubt, the high point of my performance career, to date. It's not about winning at that level...it's about saying you were there. And I'm honored to have been there."
He is also a local and area Star Search Male Vocalist, a finalist in the Colgate Country Music Showdown, a competitor on the popular Nashville Star television series and a vocal finalist in the Amateur Night at the Apollo where the capacity crowd listened in uncharacteristic silence as he presented an original ballad.
“Quite an honor for me actually, when you consider the Apollo is primarily an Urban scene”, he laughs. “They were looking for someone to “boo”. So I guess music really can calm the savage beast!” After a thunderous applause, the Apollo capped the night’s events by inviting Ricky to give a live, televised performance at the Apollo Theatre in New York.
He is also the composer "Highway 98", soon to be considered by the State of GA with a House Resolution to declare it as the official song for the Madison County corridor of GA Highwy 98, a first for any road in the State of Georgia.
“Musical influences?”, he says. “If I had a nickel for every time someone said I sounded like James Taylor, I’d be a rich man. Maybe that’s because he has been such an influence on me...the biggest. But also without a doubt, countless other musical legends such as Jim Croce, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, John Prine...Shawn Mullins, John Mayer...I could go on and on.Have you performed in front of an audience?Recent performances include venues ike:
The Bluebird Café, Nashville, TN
The Broken Spoke, Nashville, TN
Douglas Corner Café, Nashville, TN
The Hall of Fame Lounge, Nashville, TN
Coyote Joe’s, Charlotte, NC
DT’s Down Under, Athens, GA
Eddie’s Attic, Decatur, GA
The Monkey Barrel, Gainesville, GA
Mell’s Lounge, Athens, GA
The Classic Center, Athens, GA
Commerce Civic Center, Commerce, GA
Commerce Cultural Center, Commerce, GA
The Georgia Mountains Center, Gainesville, GA
Maysville Autumn Leaf Festival, Maysville, GA
Taco Mac, Athens, GA
Spaar's Bar & Grill, Athens, GA
Loco's, Athens & Gainesville, GA
Allen's, Athens, GA
T'Cakes, Athens, GA
Smith's Olde Bar, Atlanta, GA
The Columbian Roadhouse, Lavonia, GA
Anthony's, Commerce, GA
Murphy's, Athens, GA
Southworks Festival, Watkinsville, GA
Mike's Down Under, Jefferson, GA
The Boiler Room, Gainesville, GA
Rudolph's, Gainesville, GA
Joe Muggs, Athens & Gainesville, GA
Wild Wing, Suwanee, GA
Your musical influences
Obviously, James Taylor, but also artists like Jim Croce, John Prine, Shawn Mullins, John Mayer.What equipment do you use?
Currently, I'm using a Franciscan brand AE Guitar. Kind of a basic guitar, but I've made a few modifications so it's sounding really nice. Plus I'm comfortable with it. I rarely have to plug in unless it's at a latge venue. The thing has an uncanny abilty to project. It's really a Martin in disguise, I think.Anything else?
Sponsors include the fine folks at:
Duplop Manufacturing
Yamaha
Krazy Al's Music
Custom Sound
Ryan's Steakhouse
Affiliations include:
Acoustic Outreach (www.acousticoutreach.org)
VH1, Save the Music Foundation
Jefferson, GA
USA
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Comments (37)
Hi Ricky,
I came across you and your musicpage from a friend here, really enjoyed this song. I had to hit up a song and listen to you, after reading you were influenced by so many acoustic guys I love...John Prine, John Denver, Neil Young. You have an awesome voice, very easy on the ears. Thanks for sharing your music with us here, take care and keep on keepin' on!
~strummergurl~
Congrats on your August charts win! 'Mine'
The lyrics are so raw and real. Well done.
I sent you an email and forgot to ask if you would like to join my freinds list.
Cheers.
ricky your brill enjoyed our visit
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Hi Ricky,
I was very impressed when I heard your music, you have such a wonderful voice...and I love the style, the guitar adds the feeling that makes the song complete...you don't need too many instruments to make the music any better, because you can carry the song with your voice alone...very very nicely done!!! Not many artists have that talent....
I lived in California for a while so...nice lyrics.....
All the best to you,
Love from Shannah
Hi there
Found your site, loved the music, I wrote a song called missippie moonshine many years ago, nothing like yours though. You have a cool feel, very Hedges meets crosby. take sometime to listen to some of my songs and please leave feedback.
Bill
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