Ricky Earl Band featuring Cherise
"Capitol Hill People’s Fair was similarly crowded with strolling families, youth, and older folks. We rocked out to the Ricky Earl Band just inside the gate, enjoying first-class blues by the master guitarist himself and the band’s featured vocalist, Cherise . . ."
--www.blueplanetgreenliving.com
​
"The Ricky Earl Band – Dynamic and powerful,featuring Cherise Earl – Worked with greats like Little Milton and Solomon Burke."
--El Campanil Theatre, Antioch CA
RICKY EARL, Louisiana Blues Man, the Piper of the Blues, and Blues Man of this Century. Ricky Earl brings a new vive of blues music to the scene. Ricky’s Chicago-style blues music is a mix of Johnny Taylor, Chuck Berry, Sam Cook, and BB King all in one. He’s a star moving to super stardom as a great blues entertainer. Ricky advanced his destiny by working with some of the greatest blues artist like Little Milton, who groomed him as his band leader for twelve years. Ricky shows his master guitar skills on Little Milton’s album, live at Westville prison. Ricky is a product of Little Milton and Albert King and he has been true to keeping the blues alive. Ricky was Albert King’s side man for seven years and he also with Artie White and Johnny Taylor. Ricky has traveled throughout Europe, Japan and the United States. He has made appearances in blues festivals and venues all over the world. Ricky Earl is a true blues trend-setter.
Notable Festivals, Events and Venues:
​
-
Delta Blues Festival Benefit Concert
-
El Campanil Theatre – Antioch, CA
-
KZKO Radio
-
THE 2012 GREELEY BLUES Jam
-
12th Mt. Helena Music Festival
-
2012 Five Points Jazz Fest
-
Hot Bands | Blues N BBQ
-
Capitol Hill Peoples Fair