Rich Sheldon

Artist Information

Biography

Rich Sheldon is a singer/songwriter/guitarist.

The following Los Angeles radio stations have featured Rich Sheldon’s music: “Frosty, Heidi, and Frank show” on 97.1 FM; “Local Licks” on 95.5 FM KLOS; and “The Music Never Stops” with Barry Smolin on KPFK 90.7 FM. Rich’s music also is played on various College and Public supported stations in the U.S., Europe, & Austrailia.

In 2007, the tune "Meet You In the Heavens" appeared on Ziggy Marley radio, a podcast show at ziggymarley.com, and also in 2008 in the film "American Drug War, The Last White Hope", directed by Kevin Booth, (A Sacred Cow Production, co-founded by comedian Bill Hicks).

In 2004 RELIX Magazine selected Rich’s song “Destination Unknown” from his album “Rebel Soul Band” for their RELIX JAM OFF compilation CD, and he appeared with his band in the magazine’s “On The Verge” section.

Rich occasionally performs with Young Dubliner's guitarist, Bob Boulding and has performed with Innocent Criminals bassist, Juan Nelson and son Preston Nelson. He has recorded on studio tracks with Ed Tree of The Spencer Davis Group, Rick Shlosser (former drummer for Van Morrision) and Dig Lewis (former bassist for Stevie Wonder). He has appeared on the same bill with David Lindley & Wally Ingram, Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Chris Hillman of The Byrds, and Sweetwater.

Rich Sheldon and his band have performed live at the following festivals and venues:

• Santa Barbara Sandcastle Festival ‘09
•Watermelon Festival - Sunland/Tujunga ’09
•Marinapalooza July 4th Festival (Marina del Rey, CA) '06, '07, ’09
•Santa Monica Farmer’s Market ’07, ’08, ‘09
•Ventura Holiday Street Faire ’08
•Ventura Lemon Festival ‘08
• Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort ‘07 & ‘08
• Edinburgh Fringe Festival (UK) ‘06
• Union Street Faire (San Francisco, CA) '05
• Los Angeles Art Fest '05
•Los Angeles Marathon '04 & '05
•Whole Earth Festival (UC Davis) '04
•The Venice Carnivale (Venice Beach, CA) '04
•North Park Spring Festival '04 (San Diego, CA)
•Topanga Days (Topanga Cyn, CA) '02
•Millpond Traditional Music Festival (Bishop, CA) '00
•Sloppy Joe’s (Key West, FL)
•Green Parrot (Key West, FL)
• Winston’s (San Diego, CA)
• House of Blues (Hollywood, CA)
•Hardrock Café (Universal City, CA & Pittsburgh, PA)
•Flagstaff Brewing Co. (AZ)



Rich is currently working on a new studio album... Stay Tuned!

Instrumentation

Vocals, guitar, bass, and drums.

Discography

3rd album: Shangri-La

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2nd album: RSB - Rebel Soul Band

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1st album: RSB - Live at Winslow Court 11/11/01

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Official Website

http://www.rebelsoulband.com

Links

• Rich Sheldon on YouTube
• MySpace

Audio

• Living in Zen
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• Destination Unknown
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• Come Follow Me
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• Big Brother
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• Right From The Start
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• Why Can I Be Away
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• No Way Out
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• Compatriot
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• Meet You In The Heavens
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• Jah Jah
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Lyrics

• Destination Unknown
• Big Brother
• Right From The Start
• Where You Going?
• Why Can I Be Away
• No Way Out

Video

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Press

• Springdale native Sheldon to play Hard Rock 12/28/09 [+ Show ]
  

  Springdale native Rich Sheldon moved to Los Angeles 13 years ago and has not looked back. The change...Springdale native Rich Sheldon moved to Los Angeles 13 years ago and has not looked back. The change of venue seems to suit the musician, whose sunny, upbeat songs skirt between pop, classic rock and reggae, with a bit of country thrown in for good measure. A regular on L.A. radio, Sheldon still has roots in the area, with family in Harmarville and Springdale.
  
  He'll perform Wednesday at Hard Rock Cafe, Station Square. Admission for the 9 p.m. show is $5.

• "Meet You in the Heavens" on Ziggy radio [+ Show ]
  

  Rebel Soul Band was honored this month by having “Meet You in the Heavens” featured on Ziggy Radio o...Rebel Soul Band was honored this month by having “Meet You in the Heavens” featured on Ziggy Radio on Ziggy Marley’s website (www.ziggymarley.com). This is a great honor for RSB to have this song chosen as we are huge fans of Ziggy and of course his father, the original “Soul Rebel.”

• Sheldon's music on American Drug War on Showtime 2008 [+ Show ]
  

  An excerpt of Rich's song "Meet You In the Heavens" appears in the award winning documentary "Americ...An excerpt of Rich's song "Meet You In the Heavens" appears in the award winning documentary "American Drug War" produced and Directed by Kevin Booth, Sacred Cow Productions. SC Productions was co-founded by late great comedian Bill Hicks. Rich's all-time favorite comedian.

• RSB on "Should We Stay Or Should We Go?", Frosty, Heidi, & Frank show [+ Show ]
  

  Los Angeles, San Diego, and Phoenix all agree that Rich Sheldon Band should “stay” as RSB was featur...Los Angeles, San Diego, and Phoenix all agree that Rich Sheldon Band should “stay” as RSB was featured on KLSX 97.1 “Should I Stay, Or Should I Go” on the Frosty, Heidi, and Frank radio show. RSB drummer, Brad Rhodus, was live on the air for this weekly segment where the hosts and callers listen to “up and coming bands” and decide if they should “stay or go.” Brad kept his cool as “Destination Unknown” and “Where You Going” from the new album, Shangri-La, were played to thousands of listeners in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Phoenix. The response was overwhelmingly positive as talk show host Heidi Hamilton declared that she loved it. Way to go RSB, keep up the good work!

• Rich Sheldon Band plays Key West, FL [+ Show ]
  

  The southern-California based Rich Sheldon Band will be hitting town on their "90 miles to Cub... The southern-California based Rich Sheldon Band will be hitting town on their "90 miles to Cuba" tour from June 24th til July 4th.
  This four-piece creates an eclectic sound for what can best be described as groovin' roots rock with funky reggae hillbilly soul!
  Recent magazine articles and festival performances have brought the band's name out and onto the radio airwaves with songs played on stations throughout the U.S. as well as Austrailia and British Columbia. RSB recently received recognition in Relix Magazine for their song "Destination Uknown", by winning a song-writing contest and being featured on a compilation CD. (Rich Sheldon Band will be performing at the following venues this week in Key West: June 24th & 25th at Schooner's Wharf, June 28th & July 2nd at Sloppy Joe's Bar, and July 1st and 3rd at Willie T's.)

• RELIX magazine "Winners of the RELIX Jam Off!", June 2004 [+ Show ]
  

  REBEL SOUL BAND:VENICE, CA DESTINATION UNKNOWN Led by singer/songwriter Rich Sheldon, this four-pi...REBEL SOUL BAND:VENICE, CA
  DESTINATION UNKNOWN
  Led by singer/songwriter Rich Sheldon, this four-piece taps everything from funk and bluegrass to country and psychedelic for inspiration. Together just over two years, the band is beginning to finally gel their sound into a cohesive, southern California vibe. Skilled and tourschooled musicians round out the RSB lineup as each brings considerable experience to the band. The group’s second album, recorded live in the studio and self-titled, is out now. www.rebelsoulband.com
  

• MUSIC CONNECTION Magazine, Feb. 2004 [+ Show ]
  

  CLUB REVIEWS: REBEL SOUL BAND @ Molly Malone's Irish Pub Material: At first, the music of Rebel Sou...CLUB REVIEWS: REBEL SOUL BAND @ Molly Malone's Irish Pub
  Material: At first, the music of Rebel Soul is a bluesy funk blend with heavy Grateful Dead influences. And then, there's a good old-fashioned Chuck Berry style tune. But, hold on a minute, this is clearly a reggae band.
  
  Unlike many acts today, no two of Rebel Soul Songs sound alike. With a set list consisting of more styles than the United Nations has translators, this group could almost be labeled world music. From a Beatles-esque love song to a country rockin' barnburner, and even an Irish jig, this band covers all the bases and then some.
  
  Musicianship: The versatility of this ensemble is a testament to the quality of musicianship involved. All four players are confident and highly polished. From funk to reggae to country, the Rebel Soul Band has more diverse styles in one set than most bands have in their entire career.
  
  Performance: Strong and well rehearsed, this was a very talented and creative group. Soloing jam sessions abound, but are never overdone. Aside from being talented musicians, each member of this talented quartet obviously enjoys what he is doing onstage and the crowd's reaction was a sure indicator that the feeling was mutual.
  
  Summary: Rebel Soul Band is a vastly eclectic and talented group or artists. Every style they dabble in, they make their own and the crowd just eats it up. From their funky first song, to their fine rendition of "Last Train to Clarksville", Rebel Soul Band is a true crowd pleaser.
  
  

• RELIX Magazine, October - November 2003 [+ Show ]
  

  ESTIMATED PROPHETS The Rebel Soul Band couples sparkling jams and thought-provoking lyrics with soc...ESTIMATED PROPHETS
  The Rebel Soul Band couples sparkling jams and thought-provoking lyrics with socio-political undertones and emerges with a sound that’s both intelligent and original. Guitarist/vocalist Rich Sheldon reports that the band’s main influences are the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, the Doors and contemporary innovative artists of today such as R.E.M., Dave Matthews Band and Phish. He further adds that the band never uses a setlist and admits that by playing songs by his favorite artists he has learned how to structure a song. The quartet has been together just over two years and is beginning to gel; its self-titled album is a gem and grows on the listener. Highlights are the eleven-and-a-half minute Dazy Cutters, which sounds like the Dead but singing politically-tinged lyrics. Also notable is the superb Compatriot and the more concise Live Life.
  Issue: October-November 2003
  

• San Diego "Beacon" & "Beach & Bay Press," 4/15/04 [+ Show ]
  

  REBEL SOUL BAND JAMS INTO WINSTON'S Other bands might reluctantly accept the label, but Rebel S...REBEL SOUL BAND JAMS INTO WINSTON'S
  Other bands might reluctantly accept the label, but Rebel Soul Band is proud to be a jam band. Rebel Soul Band brings its sound to Winston's 1921 Bacon St., on Thursday, April 22nd.
  Years ago, Rebel Soul Band visionary Rich Sheldon heard the music and it changed his life. Although initial attempts at starting his own band didn't work out, he nevertheless managed to find like-minded musicians to join him for occasional jam sessions.
  "I found all these seasoned musicians who would just get together with me on Saturdays, and we'd rent out a rehearsal space and ... just play Dead songs
  Those early jam session connections enabled him to put together a band for a performance at the Millpond Traditional Music Festival on the same bill with David Lindley, Ramblin' Jack Elliot and Chris Hillman of the Byrds.
  Singer-songwriter and guitarist Sheldon is joined by a rock solid lineup of multi-talented musicians. Drummer Brad Rhodus frequently lays down his groovin' beat as a studio and live session musican. Keyboardist Erich “Hatch” Gann is also a sound mixer in Hollywood. Bassist Guy Silliman moonlights as video game producer.
  In January of 2003, the four-piece group released the self-titled CD "Rebel Soul Band." With a sound that draws on the Dead, Dylan, the Beatles, the Doors and many others, tracks from the politically charged album continue to receive airplay on Los Angeles radio stations.
  It's taken a while, but the Rebel Soul Band is finally ready to get truckin' and bring its thought-provoking lyrics and crowd-pleasing jams to Ocean Beach.
  

• Band On the Run [+ Show ]
  

  BAND ON THE RUN From Pennsylvania to Florida to California, Rich Sheldon made Los Angeles his home ...BAND ON THE RUN
  From Pennsylvania to Florida to California, Rich Sheldon made Los Angeles his home and the place to launch his Rebel Soul Band nationwide.
  
  While attending Florida State University, he started getting into several jam sessions where musicians would meet as strangers and play the music that would bind them.
  
  He then moved to California and started playing solo, but soon joined with others who shared his passion for music, influenced by earthy roots rock and psychedelic jams. In time, he formed the Rebel Soul Band.
  
  The band's sound draws from musical styles that range from folk, blues and funk to reggae, bluegrass and jazz.
  
  In 2002, the band recorded its first album self-titled "Rebel Soul Band." The band records its albums live because the process saves money and enables the band to present its music the way its audience would prefer.
  
  "Whatever comes out, comes out," said Sheldon.
  
  Recent magazine articles and festival performances have brought the band's name out and onto the radio airwaves with songs played on stations in Los Angeles, Connecticut, Florida and New Mexico.
  
  The group has also been played on the well-known Los Angeles rock radio station KLOS.
  
  In March, the group won a contest to have its song, "Destination Unknown," placed on a compilation CD with 10 other bands for RELIX magazine, a national publication with more than 30,000 subscribers.
  
  

Setlist

(Originals in no specific order)

Big Brother
Leader Of The World
Point the Blame
Keep Your Lies
Dazy Cutters
No Way Out
Stoned Nation
Step Out Of Town
Poor Man
Where You Goin?
Destination Unknown
Out of My Mind
Utopia
Shangri La
Los Angeles
Why Can I Be Away
Meet You In the Heavens
My Friend
Jah Jah
Compatriot
Lately
All I Want For You
Live Life
Realize
The Seahorse
Pimp Daddy
Yellow Skyscraper
Ballad Of Angus McLaren


Covers that we have played:

One After 909 (Beatles)
After Midnight (Clapton)
Bell Bottom Blues (Clapton)
And It Stoned Me (Van Morrison)
Johnny Be Good (Chuck Berry)
The Harder They Come (Jimmy Cliff)
I Second That Emotion (Smokey Robinson)
Hard To Handle (Black Crowes)
Knocking On Heaven's Door (Dylan)
Tangled Up In Blue (Dylan)
Footsteps (Dylan)
I Shall Be Released (Dylan)
Positively 4th Street (Dylan)
Queen Jane (Dylan)
Mighty Quinn (Dylan)
Stir It Up (Marley)
One Love (Marley)
I Shot The Sheriff (Marley)
I'm Hurting Inside (Marley)
No Woman No Cry (Marley)
Exodus (Marley)
I Know A Place (Marley)
You Can't Blame The Youth (Marley, Tosh)
Stop That Train (Peter Tosh)
Imagine (Lennon)
Across The Universe (Beatles)
Black Bird (Beatles)
Twist And Shout (Beatles)
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (Beatles)
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away (Beatles)
I Feel Fine (Beatles)
Norweigen Wood (Beatles)
Why Don't We Do It In The Road (Beatles)
Yellow Submarine (Beatles)
Octopus' Garden (Beatles)
As Tears Go By (Rolling Stones)
Under My Thumb (Rolling Stones)
You Can't Always Get What You Want (Rolling Stones)
Last Time (Rolling Stones)
All Along The Watchtower (Hendrix)
Last Train To Clarksville (Monkees)
I'm A Believer (Monkees)
My Girl (Temptations)
Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)
Another Brick In The Wall (Pink Floyd)
Stuck In The Middle (Steeler's Wheel)
The Race Is On (Grateful Dead)
They Love Each Other (Grateful Dead)
Truckin' (Grateful Dead)
Big Railroad Blues (Grateful Dead)
Good Mornin' Lil School Girl (Grateful Dead)
Deep Elem Blues (Grateful Dead)
Sugaree (Grateful Dead)
Deal (Grateful Dead)
Brown-eyed Women (Grateful Dead)
Ripple (Grateful Dead)
Friend Of The Devil (Grateful Dead)
Bertha (Grateful Dead)
Eyes Of The World (Grateful Dead)
Ramble On Rose (Grateful Dead)
Franklin's Tower (Grateful Dead)
Fire On The Mountain (Grateful Dead)
Goin' Down the Road (Grateful Dead)
I Know You Ryder (Grateful Dead)
Me And My Uncle (Grateful Dead)
Next Time You See Me (Grateful Dead)
On The Road Again (Grateful Dead)
Turn On Your Love Light (Grateful Dead)
On The Road Again (Willie Nelson)
Lonesome LA Cowboy (David Nelson)
Pirate Looks At Forty (Buffett)
Break On Through (Doors)
Lovestreet (Doors)
Sultans Of Swing (Dire Straights)
Superman (REM)
Superstitious (Stevie Wonder)
and many more...

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