About Rick Ross:
Rick Ross has absorbed guitar styles ranging from finger-picked country blues (including
bottle-neck or slide guitar) such as practiced by the young Tom Rush, to bluegrass
flat-picking as practiced by players such as John Herald and Norman Blake.
He still performs many traditional and jazz-era tunes, as well as originals,
and has adapted much of his repertoire to the unique sound of the 12-string guitar.
His eclectic repertoire, although centered around the blues,
ranges through country, bluegrass, and traditional and contemporary folk music.

Originally from New York State by way of Florida and Connecticut, Rick now lives in Sweet Home, Oregon.



Quotes:


"Rick offers fine original songs, fresh versions of Robert Johnson's blues, and a 12-string guitar 'Ella Speed' that would make Leadbelly proud."

Roaring Brook Concerts, Canton, CT

"Just can?t wait to see more original songs in the future from this great singer/songwriter...Fans: Anyone who appreciates listening to a good, traditional bluegrass/folk album that has down-to-earth lyrics. Fans of Steve Gillette, Emmy Lou Harris, Tom Rush and maybe even the occasional Eric Clapton fan."

indie-music.com

"An able guitar player as well as a songwriter, Rick Ross displays his love of country, folk and Bluegrass in Dylan-esque songs that incorporate elements of all three genres. A strong dose of bluesy soul adds weight to these evocative, lyrical songs."

listen.com

"That approach with sparse folk instruments and electric lead is very hip. I think it's a good place to come from these days. I like the whole project? Good feeling on the whole album."

Steve Gillette, singer/songwriter

"?gentle, country-folk type slice-of-life ballads that seem somehow autobiographical and so very real."

indie-music.com

"Rick Ross adds new dimensions to blues tunes such as 'Ella Speed' and 'Mobile-Texas Line.' If you like James Taylor or Jim Croce, Rick Ross is a guy for you."

River Valley Reader, Spring Valley, MN

"Don't sell that guitar!."

Jorma Kaukonen, Hot Tuna

"You're fifty?!?!? F**k you!!!!."

Paul Geremia, bluesman

"Nice fingerpicking on the guitar. Pleasant songs and good delivery."

Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange (F.A.M.E. - acousticmusic.com)