Rick Rourke & Lost Wages

Rank #1 Lake Luzerne, NY Americana / Blues / Acoustic Soul

About

Members: Rick Rourke, Larry Clyman, Lucas Ruedy, Doug Klein,members emeritus,

Sounds Like: Van Morrison (Official), Credence Clearwater Revival, John Hiatt, Willie Dixon, Mose Allison

Bio: Lost Wages is a five-piece band that performs American roots music, which combines elements of blues, funk, country, jazz, and soul. Their music is a blend of originals (written by band members) and covers (new renditions of previously recorded songs). The front man and lead singer of the group... See Full Bio

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Status

Rick Rourke & Lost Wages has a show on 05/18/2013 at 08:00 PM @ The Parting Glass http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/200614930 #concert

Press

"4 out of 5 stars,Three Sides To Every Story is a compelling listen.Three Sides To Every Story is not a blues album in the strict sense,but Rourke certainly brings plenty of blues feeling to the table.Rourke's focus is roots rock and Americana with blues and soul elements,and many of his songs recall the rootsier side of FM rock as it existed in the 1960's and 1970's.The direct or indirect influences on his 2013 release include,among others,Eric Clapton,Van Morrison,JJ Cale,Neil Young and Bob Dylan." Alex Henderson's work has appeared in Billboard,Spin,Creem,Jazz Times and Cash Box

— Alex Henderson, internet review

““Rough-and-tumble roots music in the vein of Chuck Berry, John Hiatt or Willie Dixon, Rick Rourke and Lost Wages crank it out.” ”

— Greg Haymes, Albany Times Union Preview

“Rick Rourke has the soul of a grizzled poet. Rourke’s as straightforward as they come, his music is honest and passionate with sparks of quick humor and human drama."”

— Jennifer Layton, Indie-Music.com

"Caffè Lena brings to Saratoga world-class songwriters from all over the US and Europe. Once in a while we find an artist of that caliber right in our own back yard. Rick Rourke and Lost Wages is a perfect example."

— Sarah Craig, Caffe Lena

“As the closer to the triple-bill, Rick Rourke fronted his band Lost Wages, pointing out to the crowd that he and his group would have been just as proud to have been the opener, rather than the headliner. It isn’t about star-power or popularity when it comes to Rourke; it’s all about the music. Whether co-fronting the Bluz House Rockers, the Out Of Control Rhythm & Blues Band or his own outfit, Rourke is a superbly soulful vocalist, a great guitarist and an intuitive R&B saxophonist-harpist. With the aid of former Lonnie Brooks guitarist Larry Clyman, bassist Lucas Ruedy and drummer Doug Kline, Rourke and company brought the house down with their dynamic, high-energy songs.”

— Andrejz Pilarcyk, Nippertown

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Big Thanks To You All
Jan 28, 2013
Thanks to everyone who attended my cd release and benefit on sunday 1/27 at the ... [more]

The Night Before
Jan 26, 2013
it's the night before my cd release party at "the egg" in Albany NY and im think... [more]

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Discography

Three Sides To Every Story Released on Jan 27, 2013
Lost Wages Released on Jun 30, 2006

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Shows

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Fri
Jun 7

the Ashes hotel
Warrensburg, NY, US | 9:00pm
the Ashes hotel
Warrensburg, NY, US
Fri Jun 07 9:00pm
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Rick Rourke And Lost Wages back at their adirondack hideout
Fri
Jun 21

Tang Museum
Saratoga Springs, NY, US | 8:00pm
Tang Museum
Saratoga Springs, NY, US
Fri Jun 21 8:00pm
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Rick and the Lost Wages Band will be part of the "Upbeat On The Roof"series at the Tang Museum on the Skidmore College campus
Sat
Aug 17

Saratoga Race Track
Saratoga Springs, NY, US | 4:30am
Saratoga Race Track
Saratoga Springs, NY, US
Sat Aug 17 4:30am
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Join Rick Rourke & Lost Wages at the Gazebo in front of the club house for set's between the races

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Pat Tucci
The new CD, 3 Sides to Every Story, is great. The music is top-notch, and the lyrics are from the heart.I try and catch one of Rick's shows whenever I'm in town, and you s...
John Colella
great site, great music and best of all great support for artists, A big thanks.