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Richie’s July Blog

July 13, 2010 by neztok70  
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Hello Friends and Fans,
It is hard to believe that we are half way through 2010. I know I’m not much of a blogger but I figured since this is off time for me I’d take advantage of my free time.
I feel like the last few years I have been on ‘auto go’. From the high volume of records I’ve released to the heavy tour schedule I think this time off is a blessing.
I am very pleased that I was able to tour in the USA in 2010. We had some great moments on stage. I can only hope this leads to more USA dates. In the mean time I’ve been hitting the studio pretty hard. I’ve got 3 totally new songs recorded and finished already as well as another 10 or so in progress. It will be interesting to see if this transforms into a record what the end result will sound like.
If you noticed here at richiekotzen.com I am offering a free download. This is a re-mix version of my song ‘You Can’t Save Me’. I’m totally excited about the way this came out. I hope you dig it as well.
I also want to congratulate my good friend and drummer Demian Arriaga for landing the percussion gig for a very well know act (not sure if I can announce it yet). I had a great run playing with Demian and he will be sadly missed.
Over the next few weeks I will be auditioning drummers here in Los Angeles. The plan is to do a few more USA performances in September before we head back to Europe for a six week run. Wouldn’t it be cool if there were a new record completed by the time we leave for Europe?
And in closing I want to say how proud and impressed I am with my 13 year old daughter August. She has been participating in ‘School Of Rock’ here in Los Angels. August has performed as a singer at the Whiskey, Les Deux, and The Mint as a part of The Beatles White Album show. She is now rehearsing for their Led Zeppelin tribute show. Nice times for the little one!
Well that’s it for now!
Ciao,
- RK

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22 Responses to “Richie’s July Blog”
  1. michelle holland says:
    July 13, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    As always, thank you for everything.
    Can’t wait for the release of the new tunes and to see you before you head out for the European tour.
    And a special thanks for treating us with a new version of ‘You Can’t Save Me’!
    Take care,
    Michelle

  2. Steve says:
    July 13, 2010 at 11:35 pm

    Hey Richie.

    Great update. Do you have a song tree at home or something? So damn prolific!

    Would love to hear your thoughts following LBJ’s “Decision”.

    Take care.

  3. yasmin khan says:
    July 13, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    ok,Richie nice to know that,enjoy your free time,BEST WISHES

  4. Rainer says:
    July 14, 2010 at 9:24 am

    Thank you for the good news, and the new song.
    Its natural, August has got the talent from her father.
    All the best for You and your family,
    Rainer

  5. Rodrigo Pavão says:
    July 14, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    Hello Richie, I’m Rodrigo from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I am eager to hear the new songs, recorded with banjo and mandolin …
    I’m eager to hear the new album the same idea of “Peace Sign” some heavy tracks with excellent soils and a few ballads, would also be fantastic one or two tracks “Instrumental” as “Flashback” which is available on your tape “HI-tech guitar, great music …
    expect their return here in Rio de Janeiro, although this year may hear misunderstandings at times, but it sure was a great show (although they missed some classics “High, Shine, Stand …”)
    we look at Rio in 2011!

  6. David Eisenhard says:
    July 15, 2010 at 12:44 am

    Hey Richie glad you made it. You have some much talent I knew you would….David Eisenhard…Have your parents get ahold of me… thanks Eisenhard

  7. Carlos Gustavo says:
    July 15, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    Hi there Richie,

    Just want to thank you for the great concert here in Rio back in April. Hope to see you soon here again or maybe in Europe…..I’ll also be there end of the year.

    Keep rocking,

    CG

  8. luis says:
    July 16, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    Hi richie, please come to madrid. Since you are coming to london, madrid should not be a problem for you! Its been more than i year. I saw you in ritmo y compas and i really want to see you again!

  9. borut says:
    July 16, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    post european tour dates ASAP please :D

  10. byron borges says:
    July 16, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    Legendarious ¡¡¡¡¡ another cd ¡¡¡¡¡what a head. Congrats.Why on earth everytime you join a bassman & a drummer they left ?? that would mean that they are so good or you as a underrated genious in USA , musician that you pick up,a Big Band pick them.
    Just thinking Legendarious Rich

  11. byron borges says:
    July 16, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    by the way my daughter Michelle ( not Michelle Holland hahaha) don’t speak to me , she thinks that i sold the bracelet, told you man.

  12. Shirl says:
    July 16, 2010 at 11:08 pm

    THANKS RICHIE FOR YOUR WONDERFUL POST, WE LOVE HEARING FROM YOU. I AM SO EXCITED TO HEAR THAT YOU HAVE BEEN CREATING MORE MUSIC. WE ARE ALL SO LUCKY THAT YOU MAKE SO MUCH BEAUTIFUL MUSIC FOR US TO ENJOY. I AM ALSO EXCITED AND HOPEFUL THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TOUR THE WEST COAST IN SEPTEMBER AND I AM HOPING THAT IT WILL INCLUDE VIP PACKAGES LIKE YOU DID FOR YOUR EAST COAST USA FANS. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING NEW MUSIC AND SEEING YOU SOON ON THE WEST COAST. SEATTLE AND TACOMA WOULD BE COOL IF YOU COULD MAKE THE STOP. CONGRATULATIONS TO AUGUST!!!!!

  13. Bill Franco says:
    July 17, 2010 at 4:46 am

    I heard that Demian had gotten another gig – yes, he will be missed. You, Demain and Dan were/are a force to be reckoned with. Good luck in the search for another drummer. Good luck to Demian as well. Looking forward to more shows and tunes. Peace, man.

    Bill

  14. Kate Prole says:
    July 22, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    Thank you Richie for all your news, I can’t wait to hear the new songs. We are really excited over here in the UK for your return in November……it’s gonna be awesome!!!! Also many congratulations to Demian, although he will be missed in November I wish him all the best and finally well done August, it sounds like your daddy is very proud of you indeed!!

  15. phill needham says:
    July 31, 2010 at 10:30 am

    thanks for the up date man , you sound like a regular guy , with an amazing talent , looking forward to seeing you rock the o2 n liverpool , later in october peace.

  16. Eric Mull says:
    August 11, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    Richie – amazing music…touches the soul. I was hoping to catch your show in Reading a few months back, but couldn’t make it. Glad you are well, my friend. You’re one of the few people I know that are truly “Living the Dream”! LOL! Enjoy!

  17. Scott says:
    August 13, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    Thanks for the update! Looking forward to more usa dates! You are an amazing talent – all the best!

  18. Rockflo from France says:
    August 14, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    Hello Richie

    I’m very happy you come back in Europe. I’ll be there in France & London. Lille was great last year, it’s SPLENDID to do one more show in this place…. My tall boyfriend Didier is ready for the camera….
    Have a nice tour, Oh without Demian it’s big change…. Maybe you will play new songs on stage?
    Kisses from France
    FLOOOOOOOOOOO

  19. pablotrujillo says:
    September 30, 2010 at 8:41 am

    Hello Richie, i saw you in the canary islands, spain last year, I have the ticket posted in the wall of my room. I want to see you again, it was and incredible experience for me. Please, come to the canary islands again! There are a lot of people here who loves you. It was the best concert of my life… See you Richie! You are more than an influence

  20. Rogerio says:
    October 17, 2010 at 10:03 am

    Is there a new album already available on your shows in europe?
    Who is the new drummer? Demian has left to Jonas Brothers gig, saludos Demian desde Alemana!

    See you in Habach Germany – agian and again!

  21. Arsen says:
    November 22, 2010 at 9:31 am

    Hi Richie!! amazing music…
    Greetings from Russia!
    I was at your concert in Moscow, it was something unique!
    you are the best !!!!!
    Your fans are waiting for you in Moscow!
    are you planning to visit Russia?

  22. Gabriel says:
    December 15, 2010 at 11:12 pm

    Hi. Richie, you`re the great musician in this world
    you play very well, i love you Richie!

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