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"Rick has an infectious energy in his shows that keeps the audience
engaged... always fresh, never disappointing. "
John Marlatt, Owner, The Moonshine Café, Oakville
- The Moonshine Cafe
Discography
Ricky Joe Vella’s debut album, Float, is a friendly and minimal experience, invitingly driven by little more than warm acoustic guitar hooks and an absorbing mix of insightful and just plain fun lyrics. The fundamental approach to the songwriting and
recording is reminiscent of an early Bob Dylan album. The willingness to allow spontaneity into the songs and the effort behind making the whole recording seem effortless is clear. All of this firmly underscores an energetic, familiar album that marries humour and soul.
Ricky Joe Vella: Guitar and vocals
Mike Branton: Lead Guitar
Paul Dante: Bass and Vocals
Todd Pyper: Bass and Vocals
Aine Woodrow: Slide Whistle
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Bio
Driving acoustic guitar. Storytelling vocals that keep the listeners engaged and an infectious energy in his shows.
Ricky Joe's positive point of view and carefree attitude, underscored by a distinct love for life stand out in his music and especially on stage, where he smiles and laughs his way through his lighthearted story-driven set.
He got heavily involved with the Oakville music scene in 2005, playing many local events including the Waterfront Festival, Bronte Harbourfront, Kerr Street Celebrations and at the Moonshine Cafe. In April 2007 he played the Mariposa Showcase in Orillia with the GCDC Gang. He has opened concerts featuring Steve Payne, Mr. Rick and the Biscuits, Mad Violet, Terry Tufts, Mark Stafford, Carolyna Loveless, and many others. Recently he performed live on Ryerson radio and at Winterfolk in Toronto.
Ricky Joe teaches guitar and mandolin as well as coaching young songwriters. He performs regularily at The Moonshine Cafe in Oakville and hosts their Tuesday night Open Mic.
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