Rick is a former graduate of the CMAA College of Country Music 2006.

  

An entertainer skilled with vocal and guitar abilities and a promising song writing future. 

 

In 1992, Rick Bartlett started playing the guitar at the age of 11, and has played in a number of

Country and Rock Bands including ‘Cincinatti Fireball’ and ‘BlueRidge’.

 

He is influenced by the likes of Chuck Berry, CCR, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Garth Brooks & Hank Williams Jr.

 

Although only ever having a background in various country and rock combined bands, Rick was encouraged to enter competitions to further his professional solo career. Entering the various competitions led him to the CMAA College 2006. The college provided vital tuition of the music industry, as well as forming grounding careers for him and his fellow graduates. Others who have been successful are Travis Sinclair, Lee Forster, The Davidson Brothers, Markus Meier and more.

 

As a musician, he has loaned his abilities to recording and performing with other artists, supporting the up and coming and the senior professionals. 

 

2006 ongoing, Rick has been presenting his very own ‘Rick Bartlett Cabaret show’, with ‘sold out’ results at every venue, every show.  Incorporating an individual style of country-rock-blues, favourites, original compositions and good fun humour, Rick with his band display the most in exciting entertainment value.  A show that must be seen!!

 

Rick’s first album ‘Wanted: Outlaw’, released in 2005, was a huge success and still selling very well to this day.

 

Rick’s latest album is ‘Acoustic: People’. It has been recorded and presented ‘acoustically’, and is break away from country-rock. ‘Capital News’ review describes the album as ‘a surprisingly satisfying acoustic album’.

2009 saw the release of his first DVD “Rick Bartlett and the Outlaw Band - Bootlegged”.

2010 is facing up to be another successful year for Rick Bartlett.

  

For DVD sample check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SxFKFUT4Qk

 

For further information, bookings/private functions:

Helen: 0408 508 089

Email: helen.fulbrook@bigpond.com.au