What i gone done
Rich learned his craft by ear and cobbled his production methods together using duct tape and PVA glue.
In the beginning, as a teenager he joined a few school bands, some good and some frightening.
Rich taught himself how to play guitar and played everything in OD at 140bpm for many years. A leg injury (bear/shark attack) forced his hand into trying an acoustic guitar full time.
Rich eventually developed a love of folk. It was always there but hidden. Leaning much more into traditional 'pub' folk. Watching the old boys in mysterious DADGAD tunings weave fucking magic between performer and audience.
Rich eventually left the bright lights of North East Derbyshire for Sheffield where he still lives, writes and performs.
He has honed his niche little DIY craft and is currently writing and producing new material. Armed with a USB condenser, years of amateur recording malpractice and an obsessionist mindset, Rich is a one man music machine on an uncompromising journey.
Press
“Paying attention to the lyrics is where the real journey begins”
NP Ryan (https://npryan.com/)
“Hearing Rich’s songs is one of those unexpected benefits of being part of LSF. I can’t imagine I would have found him in any other way. But now that I’ve listened to his songs, my life somehow feels better. I feel that way whenever I find a new artist to put on my favourites list.
I urge you to listen to this EP, it’s wonderful, truly wonderful”
Frank (http://localsoundfocus.com/)
“A mesmerising acoustic track… (Take Back)”
BBC Introducing Sheffield - Christian Carlisle
BBC Music Introducing in Sheffield - 14/05/2022 - BBC Sounds
“This solo artist thrives on acoustic work, cleverly adopting the skills of acoustic artists before him and adding his own personal twist, creating a variety of moods and feelings designed to make the audience think, or to make them get up and sing along.
It’s a skill and a real talent to operate in different genres and make them work but Rich succeeds. In conjoining perfect harmonies with a soulful vibe, Rich is definitely a one to watch!”
Reyt Good Magazine (https://rgm.press/rgm-recommends-the-best-top-5-latest-singles-9/review/)
“Down and out to sea is a lot more too, a showcase of Brown’s immense range with the drive and energy of a live show. St Ives in everyway feels a fitting finale to all that’s gone before, only for a glorious two song encore to follow; one of being track nine, Marching for Peru; an accurate account of Spain’s invasion led by Francisco Pizarro that could quite easily be the soundtrack to a chapter of Voltaire’s Candide such is its delicious upbeat irony.”
Down and out to sea | N. P. Ryan (npryan.com)