" Again you have hit the mark with a "STUNNING" cd,"the Family of Man", faultless and engaging. Story telling at its best in a myriad of styles. Rick for me you have certainly followed up with a gem of a album. Here at PBS 106-7 FM, www.pbsfm.org.au , we are certainly going to love to play this album as we did "Evolution". You write about relationships and this cd will go a long way to build even more relationships with our listeners... Once again Rick thank-you for your stunning music and for generously sending us this cd. All the best and take care. "

“It was our pleasure to have you play for us. You sounded great.”

“Rick Garvin returns with his second project “The Family of Man” following the first solo album “Evolution” which has achieved a high interest from the audience. Rick Garvin’s new release is an even stronger work than his debut CD. The language of Rick Garvin’s music is simple and at the same time it is breathtaking in the right way. The artist plays very melodious Americana country/folk guitar compositions and at first impression sings easy songs. But their special charm is in the deep sincerity of the artist’s performing and his laconic and very precise instrumental accompaniments. Some beautiful artists help Rick Garvin to record this project. I’d like to point out the expressive guitar of an outstanding player Wendell Ferguson among them. What does Rick Garvin sing about? His songs are about relationships between people and loved ones, friends and strangers, people and their society and even relationships with our planet. This is the music from the very root”

"I have just received your CD "Evolution", through Radiodirectx. Glad it did as we really love your blend of roots, swing, country and folk. All married into a gumbo of just good down home fun, no pretensions just good time music.... this CD does it for us. ... We love this CD ...

"What a great sound you have, we have played several of your tracks to date and plan to schedule more in future programs. Keep up the good work and please keep us up to date with your progress."

“Hi Rick, Greetings from Skopje, Macedonia! Enclosed is one of my recent radio playlists which include your excellent material. I am interested to present more from you when possible! Best regards,”

“Great work on this disc full of wonderful songs and music. It's one to be proud of.”

“Many Sincere Thanks for the CD" Evolution " that you sent us recently. We have enjoyed it immensly, and have added tracks from it to our playlists. Your presentation of music, inside the style and personality reflected in the tracks is very refreshing. Keep it up.”