- The Rick Robichaud Band -
ABOUT
- The Rick Robichaud Band -
"Great licks, warm melodies, and a rock-solid foundation, that’s what the band was built on.
A night of electrifying rockin’ blues, that’ll leave you wanting more." music lover.
- Rick Robichaud - Lead Guitar and vocals.
Rick picked up a guitar about 43 years ago and has never put it down. Rick loves to perform, has, can and will play just about anywhere at any time. Great stage presence and personality compliment incredible playing. Every show is fun and rockin'.
Hometown: Newmarket, Ontario
Musical influences:
-Stevie Ray Vaughn
-Jimmi Hendrix
Instruments of choice:
-Fender Stratocaster/Telecaster
-Fender Bassman Amp
-Full Tone effects pedals
- Al Pipher. AKA VLP - Harmonica and vocals.
Al was introduced to the harmonica by his Grandma Pipher at age 6.
By 12, Al was playing along to the radio and started playing with local bands in his hometown.
Over the years Alan have shared the stage with some very talented musicians across Canada and the US. or, (in Florida, Iowa, New Hampshire ,Quebec, British Columbia and Ontario).
Hometown: Coldwater, Ontario
Musical influences: -Charlie Musslewhite
-Donny Walsh
Instruments of choice: -Lee Oscar and Sydel Harmonicas
-Vintage 5 watt tube amps
-Lone Wolf Pedals
- Gary Rami Sharma - Bass and vocals.
Born in Guyana December 1962 and migrated to Canada in 1974 and started playing six string in 1975 and bass guitar in 1977.
Played along side with Canadian recording artists Alan Frew (Glass Tiger), Greg Godovitz (Goddo), Toney Springer (Wild T and the Spirit), Gary Lalonde and Pete Nunn (Honeymoon Suite) to name a few.
Hometown: Ontario
Musical influences:
Instruments of choice: -Fender Precision Basses, Takamine guitars
-Ampeg Amplifiers and cabinets
- Mike Pulkinghorn - Drums and vocals.
Mike was raised on country and western music, performing And getting paid with his uncle's band at a local restaurants starting at the age of 12.
Mike has performed on stages around the world and recorded sessions in some of the best studios on the planet! He has worked with various tribute, original artists and many cover bands!
"My Family and My Music is My Life!"
Hometown: Barrie, Ontario
Musical influences: Everything!
Instruments of choice:
TRS Custom Drums