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Born in Zimbabwe in 1974, Rich Ingham's musical journey began at a young age, influenced by his mother's involvement in country and church bands. His passion for music led him to form his first band at 17 in Kwazulu Natal. As the songwriter and frontman, Rich spent eight years honing his craft with Nostalgia.
Following Nostalgia, Rich explored various genres, playing in multiple bands, including metal, reggae, and rock outfits. In 2000, he relocated to Johannesburg and co-founded Left Hand Drive, an indie rock band where he played bass until the band's dissolution in 2007.
After a decade-long hiatus, Rich returned to music in 2021, picking up the guitar again. He continued to develop his skills through online lessons with renowned guitarist Dan Patlansky during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2023, Rich also started his solo project, Rich Man Blue. As an accomplished singer-songwriter, he weaves captivating stories through his original compositions. Additionally, Rich is known for his incredible renditions of popular tracks on guitar, breathing new life into familiar favorites.
With a rich musical heritage and diverse experience, Rich Ingham continues to make his mark on the music scene as a solo musician and as the frontman of The Rich Man Blue Band.
As a solo artist I supply my own back line that can be plugged into the from of house PA. It consists of my 100w Amplifier, pedal board, mic and stand and guitars.
I would require 220v power.
I run my own in ear monitors.
Time prior to the event to set up and do a sound check
I would require from a venue:
An address
contact person on site
Number of people attending
Dress code
I provide my own sound and can arrange additional sound gear and lighting as well as engineers.
yes, happy to play clients playlists or I have curated iTunes playlists
I have with various bands and solo played festivals, corporate gatherings, bars, pubs and restuarants.
So far the best gig was main stage at Splashy Fen in 2006, we played to thousands and it was amazing, but I much prefer smaller venues and playing acoustic.
My favourite type of event would definitely be a small gathering in a restaurant or similar venue playing to a small audience. I like to interact with the people and the intimacy of a small setting is very appealing.
Music has always been a part of me, I grew up in a musical family and have always had a guitar in my hands. When I started solo gigging in 2023, I played restaurants and bars to gain the confidence and now I play anywhere.
Johnny Cash, but more the American albums... love how he took various cover songs from different genres and made them his own.
I perform a few Cash numbers and like the 'man in black' I make them my own.
I don't particularly despise Backing tracks, they just don't work for me. I do do a bit of live Looping when I want to play some lead guitar in a track and prefer the sound of just an acoustic and a voice .
I can play loads of songs, I have quite a few originals and I do a lot of different cover songs in different genres.
I like to curate a playlist according to the event, Sometimes a slow quiet set is needed and sometimes people want to boogy.
I always wanted to be a cowboy and grew up on the old spaghetti westerns, so when the time came to work on an image I decided that a smart dressed, handsome cowboy would sell millions of records ....
I normally arrive an hour or two before the event, take 15 minutes to set up and sound check and then play 45 minute sets.
I normally play 2 x 45 min sets but can do up to 4.
I am happy to perform anywhere..
Clients definitely have a say in the music choice, I am happy to accommodate and even learn new music on request
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Baileys Bedforview
Aj's Pub
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Bourbon Resto
Bourbon Barrel
Chameleon village
Wedding
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Concert
Recording Session
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Folk
Country
Folk Rock
Blues
Background Music
Acoustic
Covers
Indie
Instrumental
100% acoustic (no power)
Can provide battery amplifier
Will travel internationally
PA / sound system included
Male vocalist