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The Following Bio Info Was Put Together by my friends the Mschif Girls. They did when I was sick and all my studio equip. had been vandalized by viruses.

Grace and Jackie - Thank you for your friendship, love, and huge/huge hearts. I love you both with a tear in my eye.

Bless ya,

Rick

MSCHIF MUSIC FEATURES


RICK FROST

  The media has described Rick Frost as a "brilliant lyricist and
guitarist" who's as capable of delivering a ballad as a "knock you
down, scorching socio-political anthem" Listener commentary"No
special effects,no razzle dazzle, no theatrics or gimmics. Just damn
good song writing.Take notes class!


Artist Information

Instrumentation
Rick Frost - Acoustic and Electric Guitars.

Biography
THIS  IS INDIE !!!
BULLETIN !!! - Thank you to all my friends out there!
Reverbnation.com announced this morning that I had been selected as
their "Featured Artist" for the Week of May12th through May 19th".
This is a big "wow". I have been the #1 Artist on the NY/CT/Corridor
Music Chart for 4 months in a row and bounced between 3rd and 15th on
the National Chart for the past few months (currently 12th and #24 on
the National and Global Charts respectively). But snagging "Featured
Artist" is quite an honor and it is only because of all the friends
out there that backed me that this happened.
Ironically, "Homeless Joe" clinched the #1 Spot on hardcoremix.com
TOP SONGS CHART for the 5th Week IN a Row Yesterday morning (May 11,
2009).

1 Artist; 1 twenty year old acoust./elect. guitar w/ cracks in it; 1
mic; and a home recording unit.

RESULT: A CD w/ 10 #One releases; 3 multi-chart #1 releases; 3
"Featured Artist" of the Month Awards; 4"Featured Song" of the Month 
Awards; One "Battle of the Band's Sweep"; a current rating of #1 on
Reverbnation's Local Alt. Chart; #10 on Reverbnation's National
Alternative Chart ( made up of approx. 17,000 Artists/Bands; a #22
rating on the Reverbnation Alt. Global Chart; and a 260 rating in
Reverbnations All-Genre International Chart (comprised of approx.
300,000 participants); and a Top Ten Ranking in all Three MySpace
Genre Charts for 3 years running.
Rick Frost's next CD, "15 Souls In My Pocket", due out in April, 2009
- promises to be an absolute monster!!!
                     Meet Rick Frost
For over a decade Rick Frost and Jae Sherman stomped up and down the
East Coast of the U.S., as much a force of political expression as
they were a source of musical entertainment. The vast majority of
tunes penned by Rick Frost were overtly political and the duo's
agenda, with regard to appearances, was true to their expressed
political ideology. Over 90% of the gigs, performed by Frost and
Sherman, over a ten-year period, were benefits! The commitment to
social justice being so overwhelmingly strong that the duo often
turned down gigs-for-pay, in order to perform at benefits that they
felt were a priority.

After ten years of playing together, Rick and Jae amicably split
their act up. It was basically nothing more than life taking two
individuals in opposite directions. Rick embarked on a four year
hiatus during which very little was heard from him. In Jan. 2006,
Rick ended his self-imposed exile and returned to the stage with the
same determination and focus that he was known for previously. The
Rick Frost/Jae Sherman Political Commentary Duo had become the Rick
Frost Political Commentary Solo Act.
When questioned, as to his focus, Rick Frost retorted, nothing has
changed. Polarization of wealth is more pronounced than ever before.
Racism is now purely de facto. There are more people in poverty than
ever before, the only thing that hasn't changed is the federally set
minimum poverty level how's that for a laugh??

A review of Rick's new material seems to belie a kinder, less
in-your-face indictment of the excesses of capitalism; however the
indictment is still very much visible.When asked about the somewhat
softer verbal approach, Rick said, " I'm not here to judge anybody.
I'm not qualified in that respect. I am qualified to make general
moral judgements and encourage change - as are we all.?

The music itself is superb! If one looks at the various sites where
Rick Frost's music is available for listening, the general theme in
listener commentary is that they (the listener) can't really find any
one to whom they can compare Rick. He just “doesn't quite sound
like anybody else. Or, as Jamie, of the Band Jennifer 8, put it, "No
special effects, no razzle dazzle, no theatrics or gimmics. Just
damned good song writing …wonderful work …nice and fresh. I can't
really say it sounds like anyone. I really like it. Take good notes
class!" That is quite a compliment in this day and age of musical
redundancy.

As to how good  the listening experience is - the numbers are
beginning to speak for themselves. Since joining MySpace a year ago,
Rick has been in the MySpace Top Ten, in his three sub-genres, for
the State of CT, approximately 95% of the time. Rick delivered a 
sizzling 2007  and 2008.
Rick was named the U.K.- based AFCollective.com's “Artist of The
Month" for both March and April, 2008. Rick was also named
Extraplay.com's “Featured Artist" for March, 2008. Dogs In The
Moonlight, was released as the Something Special single on
Extraplay.com and in a matter of two weeks the song shot to #1 on
Extraplay.com's, U.S. Chart, for All Genres, (where it remained # 1
song for over 32 weeks); the song also captured the No.1 Slots on
Extraplay's World Acoustic Chart, U.S. Acoustic Chart, World and U.S.
Download Charts and #1 on the World Plays Chart, for All Genre's. At
the same time, plays on MySpace.com of the Something Special MP3s
climbed to over 35,000. Something Special  kicked off May, 2007 as
the #1 Album on both Extraplay.com's U.S. Plays/All Genres/All Music
and World Plays/AllGenres/AllMusic Charts. The MySpace.com success
continued to roll with "Something Special" Ranked No. 1, in the Folk
Rock Genre roughly 90% of that time; in the Top 4 for the Acous
  tic Genre for about 90% of the time; and in the Top Ten for the
Indie Genre 85% of the time.
Furthermore, on May 25, 2007, "Something Special" was named
Extraplay.com's "Feature Album".
For Rick, the exciting part of all the recent exposure is the
potential that it represents for the charity causes that are his main
focus. That sentiment was probably best captured by Rebecca
Weingartner in the March 25, 2007 interview she did with Rick for the
California based E-zine, Associated Content, in which he announced
that all of the tracks from his last two releases were available for
a $1 per track, with 50% of each purchase going to an assortment of
charities that are signed on with Extraplay.com.

The last two questions of this particular interview probably offered
the best glimpse of what this artist, Rick Frost, is really all about.

Rebecca Weingartner: What do you offer that is unique, or different?
Rick Frost: I believe the world is going to be saved via music. I
honestly believe it. I have a tremendous love for the dispossessed. I
hate greed, polarization of wealth, racism, etc. The funny thing is I
used to think that I was going to contribute to saving the world by
saving the poor. Now, I believe I am going to be part of the saving
of this world, by  the poor, as they patiently teach the rest of us
what love is.

RW: Is there anything additional you really want people to know about
you and your music?

RF: Anything else? Yes. I believe very strongly in the power of love.
Love can heal anything. Music can be an expression of love and in the
end that is all we have. Did we love well enough? Did we love well
enough to ensure universal dignity for all beings. I want to be able
to say yes. So, I'll play anywhere, anytime for any worthy cause all
one needs to do is get me there and back and throw me enough to cover
picks, guitar strings and an occasional bowl of oatmeal.

Something Special appears to be finishing out 2007 by becoming a
Number 1 Disc - a track at a time.
In Sept., 2007, Something Special, the title track to the CD of the
same name, was put into rotation by the award winning internet radio
network - Hardcoremix.com. Within 4 weeks Something Special shot to
#1 on the All-genre Chart, where it remained for 12 weeks (breaking
network records). In Nov. 2007, hardcoremix.com added "You're Gone",
from the Something Special CD, to its' rotation - within 4 weeks (the
date of this update) the song had moved to the #1 position on the
All-genre chart.
Since then, in mid-February, 2008 - "Curse" also off the Something
Special  album was posted  as hardcoremix.com's All-Genre #1 Song - a
position it retained for 3 weeks. It was soon followed into the #1
Slot by "Hey Allie" - the 9th song from Something Special to reach
the #1 position on a major chart! As of March 30, 2008 - "Hey Allie"
is still #1 on the hardcoremix.com All-Genre Chart.

Other exciting developments : Rick Frost joined Reverbnation.com in
2008. Entering the Alternative charts at # 14,000 +, in 4 weeks  Rick
shot to #457 on the Chart and saw his Band Equity Rating climb to 302
(almost 5 times the Alternative Artist Average Ranking).

During the interim, as we wait for the world to be saved, the kudos
continue to roll in:

FROM THE PRESS:

“Perhaps you are not familiar with Rick Frost, if not, you should
be. He is a modern day musical crusader, who rocks with musical
messages of what's wrong in today's society. POWER SLAMMED, A Musical
Review, The Trumpeter, by Roger Straub

Referred to by local press as a “crowd pleaser who generates
excitement whenever he appears. Frost is widely known for his
smouldering brand of socio-political originals."
Frost In May, The Shoreline Times, Ent. Ed.

Rick Frost's last appearance at the Stony Creek Puppet Theater and
Performing Arts Center, resulted in accolades from the local press,
such as, “good stage presence, accomplished musical style, an
impressive blend of acoustic/electric originals - a great set!
Rick Frost Band of the Month, Giglist.com

Local artist Rick Frost with …his tall thin frame and Edgar Winter
hair immediately engaged the crowd with his congenial banter dry
humor and nimble licks on the acoustic guitar. Rick was on a poetic
and spiritual mission and his politics and spirituality came through
on the wings of some powerful lyrics which he delivered in a vocal
style somewhere between Arlo Guthrie and Elvin Bishop; a nice balance
of sarcasm and genuine worldly concern. A very effective package.A
NIGHT AT THE PUPPET HOUSE WITH RICK FROST AND GANDALF MURPHY & THE
SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS Review, CTMUSICSCENE.COM, Brian Gillie,
01/21/06

FROM VARIOUS AUDIENCES:

THE SLAMBOVIAN WONDERWALL

What a show at the Puppet House! Phenomenal! Rick Frost was
exceptional truly a gifted guitarist and lyricist. He kind of looked
like a sorcerer and God knows he played like one! Fun At The Puppet
House

Wow! What an incredible time I had at the Puppet House on Sat. Night.
A huge thanks to Rick Frost an amazing artist. The combination of
stellar lyrics and excellent guitar playing and a compelling sense of
humor made for a winning combination. Rock on Rick Frost - the
talented man with the wild hair! Dante

BRAVEHOST COMMENTARY

Loved your show at the Puppet House. Your CD, “Something Special is
really great! Keep rockin!Love, Sallie

Saw you at the Puppet House with Gandalf Murphy. Loved your set and
your CD, “Something Special.Talk about a sell out, people were
watching the show from the sidewalk in front of the theater.
Absolutely great performance! - Dave

CDBABY COMMENTARY

Two paws up!! Rick does it again !! - Jae

I love your CD. It never leaves my changer - Kelly

This CD rocks !!! awesome lyrics and amazing music. - Sherri

Rick you rock more than ever. Something Special is an incredible CD a
must have. - Heather

What can I say? You freakin rock and then rock some more! - Wolff Mutt

The music on this CD is an emotional journey it is inspirational,
well done and incredibly impressive when one stops to consider the
fact that it was pulled off by a single individual fueled by nothing
but his dreams for a better place for us all. Bravo !Leah

TOWER RECORDS - A CONSUMER REVIEW

Rick Frost is a great guitarist and prolific lyricist. I have had the
pleasure of seeing him perform “live" as both an electric and as an
acoustic guitarist. I know for a fact, that this guy made this CD
with very little money. Yet, the songs are uniquely his own and
tastefully presented. WATCH OUT - if this dude ever gets released
with a creative  budget behind him things are going to explode.
The thing with Rick is that he lives his words. Hypocrisy isn't in
his dictionary. Of the thousands of gigs he's done, over the course
of the past decade, over 90% of them have been done for charity -
even though he can't afford to buy his own car.  Amazing guy - writes
amazing songs, as is evidenced on “Somethin Special? From his
“tip of the hat" to “What the Bleep? with the penning of
“Nothing We Can't Do" To his assassination of those things
technical with “I Threw My Cell Phone In The Ocean Today" Rick is
refreshingly original. Visit his web site. Listen to the whole CD for
free -then buy it!

All I can say is it is quite a piece of work for one guy with one guitar.
6 STARS OUT OF 5 ! A LOT OF BANG FOR YOUR BUCK ! - Reviewer, Darnel

I guess it is safe to say that the stage is set for Rick Frost's next
CD, 15 Souls InMy Pocket - due for release in May., 2009.

Discography
*UPDATE - July 27, 2009- "King George" Tops Hardcoremix.com Radio Top
Songs Chart!
Frost retains #1 Chart position forNY/CT/EC Alt Chart.
Moves to #7 on National Alt. Chart/ #18 Alt. Global Chart
July 26,2009 - Gains access to Jango regular programming.
**UPDATE _MARCH ,2009 - "HOMELESS JOE" by Rick Frost has shot to the
top of the charts capturing the #1 Spot @ Hardcoremix.com
Also, Something Special was picked up for inclusion in rotation by
HotMix106.com
And Amazon.com stated " In the 13,000 plays recorded by Something
Special we have yet to encounter  a negative remark!!!!!
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Something Special - Live Recording, Released Jan, 2006.
Ten songs from this CD have been released as singles and wound up as
Chart-Toppers (i.e., No.1 on a major chart - w/ some hitting #1 on
multiple charts). This CD is diverse and exciting and the combination
has pushed Rick to the forefront of the Alternative/Indie Pack.
As of this writing (Jan. 2009) Rick is ranked #1 Locally (
NY,CT,NJ,MA); #8 Nationally and  #17 Globally on Reverbnation's
Respective Alternative  Charts ( Global Chart consisting of over
250,000 Artists and Bands). Rick has also been listed in the Top 10
in his 3 respective genres on CT MySpace Charts for 3 years
running.2008/2009 has seen Rick land 10 songs in No.1 Slots on
Internet Charts; win IndieMusic.com's Battle of the Bands in April
2008 and be picked as the Scotland-based AFCollective's,  "Artist of
the Month" in both March and April; and London-based Extraplay.com's
Featured Artist.

Frost & Sherman - Live At The Puppet House
12 Songs recorded live; released July, 2000 - Out of Print - Digital
Download available via Special Order directly from artist -
rickfrost44@hotmail.com

Something Special - 12 Tune Solo CD by Rick Frost.
Released Jan. 21, 2006 - Available at http://www.CDbaby.com/rickfrost


Rick Frost's,  NEW RELEASE! - "SOMETHING SPECIAL"

A Dozen New tunes: Blinding Lights; Curse; Something Special; I Threw
My Cell Phone In The Ocean Today; Hey Allie; Everything Is Just Fine;
You're Gone; Dogs In The Moonlight; Nothin' We Can't Do; Bird Flu;
Can't Take You Half-Way; The Act of Trusting - Over 62 minutes of
purely original music.

Listen to the entire CD - on my Brave Host Song Page!

Also

AVAILABLE ON-LINE VIA CDBABY:  http://cdbaby.com/cd/rickfrost

                                                               
http://www.jukeboxalive.com

                                                                 
http://www.bandvillage.com

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COMING UP





The ultimate goal, in establishing this site, is to establish a
resource that is enduring, with regard to its' ability to contribute
to the on-going effort to foster a state of collective dignity



for all humankind.



Once this site is self-sufficient, hopefully by the time of my next
CD Release, 50% of all net profits from sales of my Cds will be
donated to charitable organizations, to assist in their efforts to
provide access to basic medical care, provision of basic daily human
requirements and on-going efforts to alleviate global poverty -
including the huge poverty problem right here in the U.S.
Unfortunately, those suffering the most from the ravages

of poverty are our world's children - or, i.e our future. Our
children are our future.



Please get on my e-mail list and I will keep you informed as to the
progress of this project. Once initiated, all records of finances
will be public and open for public scrutiny.



Thanks,

Rick Frost

The arctic waters have begun to boil

Our seas polluted by blood and oil

Those who orchestrate it say its your imagination

The body counts on both sides grow high

A new twin towers to the sky

Human Gods' tell us it is but an hallucination

They send forth an idiot on a white horse

Who mumbles shit like "stay the course"

See's himself as essential to messianic visions

But he can't understand the pain he brings

He's merely a puppet thing that hangs on strings

Manipulated by those who make the true decisions

-excerpt from Apocalyptic Dream #13, Fifteen Souls In My Pocket, Rick
Frost, c. 2006, All Rights Reserved - Slated to be released October,
2006


SOMETHING SPECIAL – CD REVIEWS by LISTENERS




CDBABY.COM COMMENTARY :



Two paws up!! Rick does it again !! – Jae


I love this CD. It never leaves my changer. I’m always coming back
to it. – KellyTh3MAN


This CD rocks – awesome lyrics and amazing music. The thought
provoking lyrics in combination with some very skilled guitar playing
makes for some well deserved listening. – Sherri



Rick, you rock more than ever! This is an awesome CD. I’m thrilled
by how great you sound. Songs are lyrically strong, as always – had
me rocking. Kudos to you. Rick Frost is better than ever !!! This is
a must have CD ! – Heather



What can I say? You rock! Keep the good tunes coming. If you
haven’t had the chance to hear this guy play, you really need to
check him out !  And, check out “Something Special”, you’ll
love it ! – Wolff Mutt



The music on this CD is such an emotional journey.. carries some of
the dry humor and sarcasm of past stuff I've heard... but not nearly
as much, it proclaims a brighter future. It's inspirational, well
done and incredibly impressive for a single man to produce. Bravo:)
– Review by Leah





TOWER RECORDS – Consumer Review



Rick Frost is a great guitarist and prolific lyricist. I have had the
pleasure of seeing him live both as an electric guitarist and an
acoustic guitarist. I know for a fact, that this guy made this CD
with very little money. Yet, the songs are uniquely his own and
tastefully presented. WATCH OUT – if this dude ever gets released
w/ a creative budget behind him – things are going to explode.

Thing with Rick is that he lives his words. Of the thousands of gigs
he’s done, over the course of the past decade, over 90% of them
have been done for charity – even though he can’t afford to buy
his own car.Amazing guy – writes amazing songs, as is evidenced on
“Something Special.” From his “tip of the hat” to “What The
Bleep” w/ Nothin’ We Can’t Do – to his assassination of those
things technical with “ I Threw My Cell Phone In The Ocean
Today”,  Rick is refreshingly original. Visit his web site –
listen to the whole CD for free – then come back to Tower Records
and buy it. It is quite a piece of work for one guy w/ one guitar –
5 STARS OUT of FIVE – A Lot of Bang for Your Buck – Reviewer
Darnel





BRAVEHOST.COM COMMENTARY


Rick every new song you play amazes me more than the last. Your new
CD has been very inspirational to me, in trying to write my own
stuff. I have to say out of all the people I’ve played your stuff
for, everyone of them finds someway to connect to it.Can’t wait for
more music. Love you – Mel Bell



I love your new CD, Something Special. You are incredible and I
can’t wait for you to play Black Mountain, NC when Gandalf and you
come down in Oct. – I know it will be fabulous. – Becca



The value of ANYTHING is determined by the agreement of only two
people. And, “Something Special” has significant value. – Jacob



PERFORMANCE REVIEWS
Local artist Rick Frost with … his tall thin frame and Edgar Winter
hair … immediately engaged the crowd with his congenial banter, dry
humor and nimble licks on the acoustic guitar. Rick, was on a poetic
mission and his politics and spirituality came through on the wings
of some powerful lyrics as evidenced by “Homeless Joe” and “I
Threw My Cell phone In The Ocean Today”, which he delivered in a
vocal style somewhere between Arlo Guthrie and Elvin Bishop, a nice
balance of sarcasm and genuine worldly concern. The package was
effective and got us revved for the main event. -  A NIGHT AT THE
PUPPET HOUSE WITH RICK FROST AND GANDALF MURPHY & THE SLAMBOVIAN
CIRCUS OF DREAMS – Review, CTMUSICSCENE.COM, Brian Gillie



“Perhaps you are not familiar with Rick Frost … if not you should
be …. A modern day musical crusader, who rocks with messages of
what’s wrong in today’s society”, ( Power Slammed, A Music
Review, The Trumpeter, by Roger Straub). Referred to by local press
as “a crowd pleaser who generates excitement whenever he appears.
Frost is widely known for his smouldering brand of socio-political
originals”, ( Frost In May, The Shoreline Times). Frost’s last
appearance, at the Stony Creek Puppet House and Performing Arts
Center, resulted in accolades from the local press, including
commentary such as: “ good stage presence … accomplished musical
style … an impressive blend of acoustic/electric originals …. A
great set!” – Giglist.com, (where Rick Frost was voted “Band of
the Month – April, 2000” in the UK).



SLAMBOVIAN WONDERWALL COMMENTARY    (RE: Jan. 21, 2006, Performance)

What a show at the Puppet House! Phenomenal! Rick Frost was
exceptional – truly a gifted guitarist and lyricist …. He kind of
looked like a sorcerer; sure played like one. I’d never seen him
perform live before and I was blown away! Jim Morrison had the Lizard
King, put Joziah Longo and Rick Frost on the same stage and you have
the “Wizard Kings.” Nice job Puppet House – Fun At The
PuppetHouse



Wow! What an incredible time I had at the Puppet House, on Sat.
night. A huge thanks to both Rick Frost and the Gandalf gang. Rick is
really an amazing artist. The combination of stellar lyrics,
excellent guitar playing and a compelling sense of humor makes for a
winning combination. Rock on Rick Frost – the talented man with the
wild hair! - Dante



Special thanks to Rick Frost. Your opening set was wonderful. Thanks
again to The Circus, Rick Frost and The Puppet House for a night that
was so wonderful and different.  -  Glad We Made It



Rick Frost opened and put on the best show I’ve ever seen him do.
Whatever it is you are doing Rick, keep on doing it. I loved all the
pokes and jokes on the politics that you did. After all this is
America – we can say what we want and hopefully not get shot for
it. Many laughs were had by much of what you said. And, it felt great
to laugh ! - Sunshine



FROM BRAVEHOST.COM

Loved your show @ The Puppet House. Your CD, Something Special is
great! You and Gandalf seem to have a really cool symbiotic
relationship. You folks put on a great show together. Keep rockin’
- Sallie



Saw you at the Puppet House w/ Gandalf Murphy. Loved your set and
your CD, “Something Special” as well. - Dave



   Rick, not sure if you knew, or not, but people in England,
Scotland, Germany, Romania are familiar with your wonderful music. In
Alupka, where I reside, you are quite popular with us. Love to you. -
Bandi



Links To Rick Frost

www.reverbnation.com/rickfrost


www.twitter.com/edenslaughter


www.jango.com/rickfrost


www.facebook.com/rickfrost


A Publication of Mschif Music - 9/13/09