Rich Sheldon

Musical Style: Modern Americana Roots Rock influenced by the rock pioneers of the past and relevant artists of today. Rich Sheldon Band combines the diverse sounds of rock n’ roll from bluegrass to reggae and beyond. Lead by Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Rich Sheldon, RSB is comprised of some of the best players Los Angeles and now Tampa, FL has to offer. The chemistry of the band elevates the energy of the audience to euphoria. Along with Rich, the core of RSB in Tampa is Damon Navari, Jeff Dilly, Steve Connelly (formerly of Roger McGuinn's band) and many more colorful characters as well as a Los Angeles network of top jammers. Other musicians include drummers: Ben Martin, Keith Erickson, and Jeffrey Brown (of Blueman Group), Bass players: Doug Haxall, Son Vo, Alex U'Ren and Jeff Hiller, Guitarists: Steve Kim (of the Alligators), Bob Boulding (formerly of Young Dubliners), Shawn Cunnane, Keyboardists: Mike Russeck, Mike Sweeney, Roy Fishell, Jamez Keyz and many other high-level improv players in the Jam Band community of Los Angeles. He has recorded on studio tracks with Ed Tree of The Spencer Davis Group, Rick Shlosser (former drummer for Van Morrision) and Dig Lewis (former bassist for Stevie Wonder). He has appeared on the same bill with David Lindley & Wally Ingram, Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Chris Hillman of The Byrds, and the band Sweetwater. Rich’s song "Meet You In the Heavens" appeared on Ziggy Marley radio, a podcast show at ziggymarley.com, and in the film "American Drug War, The Last White Hope", directed by Kevin Booth, (A Sacred Cow Production, co-founded by comedian Bill Hicks). His song “Destination Unknown” from the album “Rebel Soul Band” was selected for the first RELIX Magazine JAM OFF compilation CD, and he appeared with his band in the magazine’s “On The Verge” section. The following Los Angeles radio stations have featured Rich Sheldon’s music: “Frosty, Heidi, and Frank show” on 97.1 FM; “Local Licks” on 95.5 FM KLOS; and “The Music Never Stops” with Barry Smolin on KPFK 90.7 FM. Rich’s music also is played globally on various Internet, College and Public supported stations. Rich Sheldon and his band have performed live at the following festivals and venues: • Festival of Lights '19 (Mammoth Mountain, CA)• Summer Soulstice '19 (Santa Monica, CA)• OC Music Festival '19 (Irvine Lake, CA)• Desert Oasis Music Festival '17 (Indio, CA)• OCJBS - Jerry Garcia Daze '17 (Mt. Baldy, CA)• Skull and Rose Festival '17 (Ventura, CA)• June Lake Jam Fest '16 (June Lake, CA)• Scottdale Fall Festival ’12 (Scottdale, PA)• San Marcos Harvest Fest ’12 (San Marcos, CA)• Dead On The Ponderosa '12 (Apple Valley, CA)• 5th and Walnut (Asheville, NC)• WDVX Blue Plate Special (Knoxville, TN)• Mad Donna's (Nashville, TN)• The National (Nashville, TN)• Hennesseys Taverns' in California• Finn McCool’s Irish Pub (Santa Monica, CA)• Mickie Finnz (Redondo Beach, CA)• Bar Melody (Los Angeles, CA)• O’Brien’s Irish Pub (Santa Monica, CA)• Malibu Wines (Malibu, CA)• Malibu Cafe (Malibu, CA)• The Tavern (Ventura, CA)• Amigos (Ventura, CA)• World of Beer (Tampa, FL)• Mother’s Saloon (San Diego, CA)• The Whaler (Venice, CA)• Sandcastle Festival ’09 (Santa Barbara, CA)• Watermelon Festival ’09 (Tujunga, CA)• Marinapalooza (Marina del Rey) '06, '07, ’09• Santa Monica Farmer’s Market ’07, ’08, ‘09• Holiday Street Faire ’08 (Ventura, CA)• Lemon Festival ’08 (Ventura, CA)• Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort ‘07 & ’08• Edinburgh Fringe Festival (UK) ‘06• Union Street Faire (San Francisco, CA) '05• Los Angeles Art Fest '05• Los Angeles Marathon '04 & '05• Whole Earth Festival (UC Davis) '04• The Venice Carnivale (Venice Beach, CA) '04• North Park Spring Festival '04 (San Diego, CA) • Topanga Days (Topanga Cyn, CA) '02• Millpond Music Festival (Bishop, CA) '00• Sloppy Joe’s (Key West, FL)• Green Parrot (Key West, FL)• Winston’s (San Diego, CA)• House of Blues (Hollywood, CA)• Hardrock Café (Universal City, CA & Pittsburgh)• Flagstaff Brewing Co. (AZ)