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Rick & Paul "A Dynamic Acoustice Duo" Truly “A Dynamic Acoustic Duo”, Rick and Paul combine strong vocals, intricate guitar leads, solid rhythmic patterns to produce a unique and vibrantly full sound. Veteran performers, each with many years of experience, they have entertained hundreds since combining their talents in January of 2005. Rick & Paul’s song list is as extensive as their musical careers. With selections spanning from the 1960’s to the present, they have the ability to please a wide range of audiences. They cover many styles of artist such as The Beatles, The Eagles, Steve Ray Vaughn, Pearl Jam, Travis Tritt, Santana, Steely Dan, Lynard Skynard and Bruce Springstein to name a few. They write and perform their own style of music. “I can’t believe all that music comes from just two guy’s” and “How do they make an acoustic guitar sound like that?” are just two quotes heard by many of Rick and Paul’s performances. No matter how they do it, Rick and Paul are a “must see” act that will amaze and entertain you. Rick and Paul truly are “A Dynamic Acoustic Duo”. Rick Dawson demonstrated an immediate talent for the guitar at age 5, the gift was quite apparent when he had the opportunity to play with James Burdon, lead guitarist for Elvis at the ripe age of 11. Rick has recorded albums with Country Music Hall Winners as well as members of "Toto". In addition to abilities as a talent guitarist Rick is Also a proficient bassist and drummer. Paul Speck started taking classical piano training and performed at recitals when he was 7 years old. At age 12, a cousin introduced Paul to the guitar and a year later he formed his first band. Throughout his career, Paul has performed many styles of music; rock, pop, country, soul, disco, jazz and heavy metal. He has performed with members of Blue Oyster Cult and Overkill. Paul's many years of experience have molded him into a well-seasoned musician and proficient guitarist. Venue's: Harry’s Inn-308-310 East 14th Street-Elmira Heights, N.Y. The Sand Dollar-1321 College Avenue-Elmira, N.Y. Jake’s Saloon-135 East Franklin Street-Horseheads, N.Y. The Snooty Pig-69 West Market Street-Corning, N.Y. Cap’n Morgan’s-36 Bridge Street-Corning, N.Y. The Valley Inn-2862 Guyanoga Road-Branchport, N.Y. The Rail House-366 Broad Street-Waverly, N.Y. Tiki Bar-3425 Salt Point Road-Watkins Glen, N.Y. Hotels Best Western-255 Spring Street-Sayre, PA Hiliday Inn-Route 15-Painted Post, N.Y. Holiday Inn-East Water Street-Elmira, N.Y. Community Events Strong Kids Safe Kids-(Youth Safety)-Chemung County Fairgrounds-Horseheads, N.Y. Elmira Boat Launch Festival-Banks of the Chemung River-Elmira, N.Y. National Neighborhood Watch Awareness-Oakridge Park-Elmira Heights, N.Y. RICK & PAUL SONG LIST Song Artist 19th Nervous Breakdown - The Rolling Stones After Midnight - Eric Clapton Against The Wind - Bob Seger Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix American Pie - Don McClean Amie - Pure Prairie League Angel Eyes - The Jeff Healey Band Baby I Love Your Way - Peter Frampton Bad Day - Fuel Bad Love - Eric Clapton Badge - Eric Clapton Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival Band On The Run - Paul McCartney & Wings Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton Beginnings - Chicago Behind Blue Eyes - The Who Better Man - Pearl Jam Better Now Collective Soul Best Of My Love The Eagles Big Ten Inch Record Aerosmith Big Yellow Taxi - Counting Cro2ws Black Magic Woman - Santana Blue On Black - Kenny Wayne Sheppard Boulevard Of Broken Dreams - Green Day Brandy - Looking Glass Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison Candle In The Wind - Elton John Can’t Find My Way Home - Blind Faith Can’t You See - Marshall Tucker Band Cats In The Cradle - Harry Chapin Cecilia - Simon & Garfunkel Cheap Sunglasses - ZZ Top Cinnamon Girl - Neil Young Closer To The Heart - Rush Comfortably Numb- Pink Floyd Copperhead Road - Steve Earle Couldn’t Stand The Weather - Stevie Ray Vaughn Cumbersone - Seven Mary Three Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springstein Dancing In The Moonlight - Van Morrison Daniel - Elton John Daughter - Pearl Jam De Do Do Do De Da Da Da - The Police Dead Flowers - The Rolling Stones Dear Prudence - The Beatles Desperado - The Eagles Dirty Work - Steely Dan DOA - Foo Fighters Double Vision - Foreigner Dreams I’ll Never See - Molly Hatchet Drift Away - Dobie Grey Driftin’ Away - Paul Speck Drinkin’ ‘Bout You - Big & Rich Drive - Incubus Driving My Life Away - Eddie Rabbit D.U.I. - Rick Dawson Eight Days A Week - The Beatles Everlong - Foo Fighters Every Night - Paul McCartney Every Woman - Dave Mason Feel Like Making Love - Bad Company Feelin’ Alright - Three Dog Night Feelin’ Way Too Damn Good - Nickelback For What It’s Worth - Rush Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival Gel - Collective Soul Give A Little Bit - Supertramp Give Me Wisdom - Rick Dawson Goodbye - Night Ranger Handle With Care - Traveling Wilburies Hard To Handle - The Black Crowes Have ;You Ever Seen The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival Hello - Lionel Richie Hemorhage (In My Hands) - Fuel Here I Go Again - Whitesnake How Do You Love - Collective Soul Hurts So Good - John Cougar Mellencamp Hush - Deep Purple I Alone - LIVE I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues - Elton John I Know A Little - Lynard Skynard I Love A Rainy Night - Eddie Rabbit I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles I Think I’m In Love - Eddie Money I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You - The Alan Parsons Project Ice Cream Man - Van Halen If You Could Only See - Tonic If You Want To Get To Heaven - Ozark Mountain Daredevils Imagine - John Lennon Inside Out - Eve 6 Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots Into The Mystic - Van Morrison It’s A Great Day To Whoop Somebody’s Ass - Paul Thorne Its Only Rock And Roll - The Rolling Stones I’ve Got My Mind Set On You - George Harrison I’ve Just Seen A Face - The Beatles Jumping Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones Just Like A Woman - Bob Dylan Knocking On Heaven’s Door - Bob Dylan Lawyers, Guns, And Money - Warren Zevon Let Love In - Goo Goo Dolls Let Me Go - Three Doors Down Let It Rain - Eric Clapton Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan Lips Of An Angel - Hinder Little Wing - Jimi Henedrix Locomotive Breath - Jethro Tull Long Cool Woman - The Hollies Long Way Down - Goo Goo Dolls Love Lies Bleeding - Elton John Love Me Two Times - The Doors Love Song For No One - The Eagles Main Street - Bob Seger Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet Medley: Suzie Q - Creedence Clearwater Revival Born On The Bayou - Creedence Clearwater Revival Medley: On The Dark Side - John Cafferty What I Like About You - The Romantics Cherry, Cherry - Neil Diamond R O C K In The USA John Cougar Melloncamp Melissa - The Allman Brothers Band Message In A Bottle - The Police Midnight Rider - The Allman Brothers Band Mr. Soul - Rush Mustang Sally - The Commitments My Sacrifice - Creed Never Been Any Reason - Head East New World Man - Rush Night Moves - Bob Seger Nights In White Satin - The Moody Blues No No Song - Ringo Starr No Such Thing - John Mayer Norwegian Wood - The Beatles Ob La Di Ob La Da - The Beatles Only You Know And I Know - Dave Mason Over The Hills And Far Away - Led Zeppelin Peaceful Easy Feelin’ - The Eagles Peg - Steely Dan People Are Strange - The Doors Pink Houses - John Cougar Melloncamp Please Come To Boston - Dave Loggins Pride And Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn Push - Matchbox 20 Ramblin’ Man - The Allman Brothers Band Reach - Collective Soul Ready For Love - Bad Company Rockstar - Nickelback Rooster - Alice In Chains Running Down A Dream - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting - Elton John Senorita - Los Lonely Boys Sex Type Thing - Stone Temple Pilots She Talks To Angels - The Black Crowes Shine - Collective Soul Shooting Star - Bad Company Simple Man - Lynard Skynard Sister Golden Hair - America Smuggler’s Blues - Glenn Frey Snortin’ Whiskey Drinkin’ Cocaine - Pat Treavers Something So Strong - Crowded House Something - The Beatles Spooky - Atlanta Rhythm Section Squeeze Box - The Who Still Got The Blues - Gary Moore Stuck In The Middle With You - Steeler’s Wheel Summer Breeze - Seals And Crofts Superstition - Stevie Wonder Sylvia’s Mother - Dr. Hook Synchronicity 1 - The Police Sympathy For The Devil - The Rolling Stones Take It Easy - The Eagles Takin’ It To The Streets - The Doobie Brothers Talk To You Later - The Tubes Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton Tequila Sunrise - The Eagles The Air That I Breathe - The Hollies `The Heart Of The Matter - Don Henley The House Is A-Rockin’ - Stevie Ray Vaughn The Needle And The Damage Done - Neil Young The Sky Is Crying - Stevie Ray Vaughn The Story In Your Eyes - The Moody Blues The Weight - The Band The Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix The World I Know - Collective Soul Time - Pink Floyd To Love Somebody - The Bee Gees Travelin’ Band - Creedence Clearwater Revival Treat Her Like A Lady - Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose Tube Snake Boogie - ZZ Top Turn The Page - Bob Seger Unchain My Heart - Joe Cocker Undun - The Guess Who Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day What Say You - Travis Tritt What’s Your Name - Lynard Skynard While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles Who’ll Stop The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival Why Don’t You And I - Santana Wild Nights - John Cougar Melloncamp Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston Wish You Were Here - Incubus Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton Won’t Get Fooled Again - The Who Xanadu - Rush Yer So Bad - Tom Petty You Don’t Know How It Feels - Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers You Make My Pants Want To Get Up And Dance - Dr. Hook You May Be Right - Billy Joel You Wanted More - Tonic You Wreck Me - Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers Your Song - Elton John You’ll Think Of Me - Keith Urban You’re A God - Vertical Horizon You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away - The Beatles |
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