Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Rick Mena has been a favorite in Santa Fe, New Mexico for many years, including his 8-year engagement as featured soloist at the Hotel Santa Fe.
Playing banjo, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, dobro, lap steel, electric and acoustic guitars, bass and vocals, Rick's styles range from bluegrass, Cajun, blues and rock to classical and flamenco. Rick studied classical guitar with Pat Corelli, a student of Andres Segovia.Rick began playing guitar at age 12 in La Crescenta, CA, and began playing professionally at age 15, performing in rock 'n roll bands at college fraternity parties and school functions, and even appearing at the Hollywood Palladium.
NEWS! (April, 2011): The song, "I'll Have to Say Goodbye", featured in the Steven Spielberg-produced film, "PAUL", was recorded by Rick in his studio, and features Rick on harmonica!
Rick is available for live performances in the Santa Fe area.
Rick can perform instrumental solo guitar or vocal material while playing guitar, fiddle, harmonica and Lap steel guitar with recorded rhythm tracks in the styles of pop, blues and country . To sample Rick’s solo guitar music listen to cuts from “Fuente”.
To sample Rick’s vocal material listen to cuts from “ Vintage covers and “Vintage Country Covers”. Rick also performs some of his original songs and instrumentals.
If you are interested in booking Rick for your function please contact booking agent Vicky or Chris at Absolute Entertainment (505) 986 -5882.See at bottom of page songs that Rick performs LIVE but are not on CDs.
In his early 20s Rick moved to Orange County, CA, where he learned banjo and began playing in bluegrass bands in the Newport Beach area and in the Mammoth Lakes resort area and at Magic Mountain.
He has appeared on "The Gong Show," on movie soundtracks and in films, including the last "Gunsmoke" TV movie with James Arness. He has performed in Italy, and has recorded six albums.
A man of many talents, Rick also owns a recording studio, builds electronic equipment, is a master carpenter and a "dabbler" in sculpture and graphic arts.
Rick is known for his professionalism, warm personality and incredible variety of styles .
ORDERING:
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Order by check: Rick Mena, 19 La Vela Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87507
Price: $12 per CD,
plus $2 shipping per order, no matter what quantity.
Be sure to indicate CD title(s) desired.
If you would like to get in touch with Rick,
or book time in his recording studio, Ricky Recordo's,
please call 505-471-7503.
