Richard Palmer
Richard is a singer songwriter who has been performing in many venues around SA, NSW and VIC since he was a teenager in the 1980’s.
Richard covers a range of styles some have described as popular, blues, rock with a lot of passion and colour.
Richard’s music has a positive message of hope behind it.
I am an original singer songwriter with over 30 years experience. With a repertoire of over 40 songs I can perform up to 3 sets over 3 hours, of original songs as well as familiar songs from performers such as Van Morrison, Paul Kelly, Goanna, Bob Dylan, U2, Missy Higgins and Crowded House. Depending on forthcoming finance my percussionist will join me. I encourage you to contact me to discuss further.
Biographical information
Since 1986 Richard (Rick, Ricky) has been playing as a solo artist, duo member, original and cover band member, music director, and children’s entertainer Ricky from Ricky and Pete. Richard has been playing live and recording regularly, bringing out a number of original music albums. Richard covers a range of acoustic styles with blues, rock, jazz, Australian folk and Celtic influences. Richard’s music has a positive message of hope behind it, expressed with intimate passion and colour.
Andrew Cooper from The Rising Sun Hotel in Auburn and Scorcherfest said this about Richard…. “good energy, engaging performance”.
Musical EXPERIENCE
1986
Started his first band called No Applause (however we did get some applause)
1986 – 1992
Was offered to play in Melbourne, so began the journey of original band Who’s Watt, went onto playing residency at the Flagstaff Hotel in Adelaide CBD, as well as many other venues such as Lerox, Clubfoote and the Tivoli. Recorded throughout this time.
1990 – 1995
Ricky and Pete. Recorded 2 albums including a radio theatre style album.
1993 – 1994
Rip the Bag. Continued to write own music.
1993-1996
Steppin Out. Writing own music
1995 – Ongoing
Lecturer of Music & Movement classes at a variety of training providers such as TafeSA
1997-2000
Leigh Cunningham Band. Youth Spectacular. Writing own music
1998-2005
Eagle Rise band & Youth Band. Writing own music
2006-2010
Playgroup, my kids. Writing own music
2011-Ongoing
My kids, home community. Writing & recording own music at home studio
2015-2016
The Plums. Writing & recording own music at home studio
2016-2017
Richard Palmer with Jeff Cheshire. Writing & recording own music at home studio
2018-Ongoing
Richard Palmer. Ricky & Pete reunion. Writing & recording own music at home studio
Music specialist within the following rto’s
TafeSA, Cmc, Practical Outcomes, Palmers Education
Music Training innovation at Palmers Education
“Up Close & Personal” sessions, where musicians share their stories through Q&A
Links and contact details
Email – rhpalmer3@gmail.com
Reverbnation – www.goo.gl/AMm3yL
Facebook – www.goo.gl/WsWr7f
Website – www.richardpalmermusic.wordpress.com