Rick Parnell’s premier offering sprouts from the very roots of the Folk-Rock tradition and then subtly suggests new directions.  Introspective and captivating, listeners most often describe Rick Parnell as a combination Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash, with suggestions of Leonard Cohen, George Harrison, & John Lennon.  All have deeply influenced Rick’s vocal and song writing style. 
The six songs on this initial EP are rich with nuance and possibility and are destined to be replayed and covered by artists across many musical genres.


Accomplished musician and producer Graham Ronne -- whose claims to fame include having toured with the beloved Johnnie Johnson (for whom Chuck Berry’s Johnny B. Goode was titled) -- is the engineer, producer and lead guitarist on this EP.  Graham rounds out Rick’s rhythm guitar and vocals with masterful lead and steel guitar to create an overall sound whose richness defies the limited instrumentation.

 

What fans are saying:


“WOW.... Fantastic....And I don't say that often in regards to music I first sit down to listen to. Within the first thirty seconds of each song I was impressed.  This is top notch stuff.” (J.D. - Vancouver B.C.)


I love it!!! Beautiful - I just like the whole thing…I can’t wait to hear more.” (P.T. - Vancouver B.C.)


“I'm in love with his voice...truly.  I wish I knew him when I was working in the music industry, I would have loved to be the one to pass his demo on to an A&R guy.” (N.R. - Vancouver B.C.)


“Hey Rick - that One Eye Open is a sweet sound. Love the chord structure and the vocal melody. Nice!” (A.G. - Salem New Hampshire)


“Your music is fantastic..you have a great talent of telling a story in your music...your lyrics are awesome....I will definitely keep listening...Great songs!” (T.M. - Hollywood, Florida)