riceonthebass

Some Scenes

Andy Rice — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:55:52 +0000

Hi there,

Here is a new tune i wrote recently.

I recorded this demo in my room.

Enjoy!

some scenes

Wet and winded, we decided to decree

With ink we marked our skin, with stars we traced our sin.

She told us she could see the direction and a tree.

Roiling in the din, I retreat within.

Some Scenes, some scenes

Some kings, some queens

Some scenes, some scenes.

She laughs and then she leans

One side, Two Sides, Upside Down

You once had smiled, but now you’re frowned

The pace I found you at has slowed me down.

A million pardons on shaky ground

Some Scenes, some scenes

Some kings, some queens

Some scenes, some scenes.

She laughs and then she leans

The irony of my disdain for words and my poetic inclinations

Has not been lost on me

I fear for the state of my reputation so with candor now I speak.

Cause I just want to be

You’re eyes are big, your limbs are long.

I haven’t felt inspired in far too long

The wind can blow, the sun can burn, that only makes you free.

Your fingernails, the skin I’m in, I want to.

Some Scenes, some scenes

Some kings, some queens

Some scenes, some scenes.

She laughs and then she leans

With the wit of a card shark and the grace of a stripper

She made her mark on a stiff upper-lipper

Some scenes, some scenes

Some scenes, some scenes.

bluegrass vs jazz bass

Andy Rice — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:58:14 +0000

i want a bass…

Andy Rice — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:55:45 +0000

Change of the seasons

Andy Rice — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:23:40 +0000

Hey there, hi there, ho there….

It’s been a crazy winter here on the outer banks…my first winter here…Despite the absence of people and the cold-ass wind, i fared pretty well and managed to stay pretty busy.

I taught some guitar lessons.

Unsuccessfully tried to conduct some improvisation classes…wait, let me clarify that….The classes were fun and i think we all learned alot, but they were generally poorly attended…not giving up, though. I promise.

I have a new jazz group called “The Magnum Trio”

Still playing with Kevin in the Wilder Brothers.

Both of these groups are about halfway finished with CDs

I also have another random collection of music that i’ve been working on by myself.

I have added a schedule page to this website and it is current through May, so please check it out and come and see me.

Thanks a bunch,

Carolinian studio!!

Andy Rice — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:26:35 +0000

I am super psyched to join the team. Here are a couple of promotional ads that they’ve done up. Thanks for having me! I’m going to be doing monthly improvisation clinics and also private bass lessons and private improv lessons on any instrument. Hopefully an ensemble in the near future.

Winter Jazz on the Outer Banks!!

Andy Rice — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 17:37:58 +0000

Hi everybody! I am pleased to announce that we finally have some live jazz on the outer banks…well, let me clarify…in the OFF SEASON. The Brine and Bottle has seen fit to indulge my obsession with improvised music and let me host a weekly residence. The cast of characters is likely to change weekly as will the set list…haven’t seen one of those in years. I can’t say enough things about Ashley and Andrew and the great things they have going on over there. Great food, an interesting beer and wine selection, and a cool vibe. Add some live acoustic music and you’re in for a pleasant evening, guaranteed. So, come out and check us out EVERY THURSDAY FROM 7 TO 10!!! THIS GUY MIGHT EVEN SHOW UP!!!!!!

And then the dust settled

Andy Rice — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:26:08 +0000

According to my partner in crime, Kevin Roughton, last sunday’s gig was gig number 96 with 4 days off.

I played a few gigs with some other folks, so my own personal number might be slightly different.

Now the dust has settled.

Thank you to Kevin for keeping me sooo busy.

Thanks to Ed for taking me fishing and dorking out with me occasionally.

Thanks to all of the ladies in my life that keep me on my toes, you know who you are, i hope.

Thanks to all of the regulars who keep coming out and supporting us.

Thanks to all of the Outer Banks music scene for making me feel welcome and appreciated.

Stay tuned for news about improv classes and perhaps a bass clinic or two.

Also, i would like to announce my plans to do new two new recording projects this winter.

One is going to be a Wilder Brothers record of mostly if not all original material.

The second is going to be just me and my bass on every tune, which will be an interesting challenge.

If you still don’t have my Maine Mexico Mixtape, please drop me an email with your address and i’ll get one out to you.

I still haven’t finished the cover for my recital recording, but that’s on it’s way too, i promise.

Anyone know a good place to get my haircut?

Here are a couple of recent videos of me playing way too many notes with the Wilder Brothers.

The latest!

Andy Rice — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:00:07 +0000

So, here i am. 40 or so days into 90-something days booked solid.

I will not be slowed down. I feel no pain.

Here’s my version of a Kings of Leon song too:

sex on fire

For my summer gig schedule, go here: Wilder Brothers Blog

The Owl

Andy Rice — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:49:56 +0000

owl

Wilder Brothers Blog

Andy Rice — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 18:08:59 +0000

I have created a blog for the Wilder Brothers, the group i play with in the Outer Banks.

Click here to see it.