Rick Vandivier Group - CD release February 10, 2008

Rick Vandivier is a guitarist who has found inspiration in influences that stretch from Andres Segovia to Pat Metheny to Jimi Hendrix. His performances are daring, soulful, and evocative. In a recent concert review, Jean Bartlett (Pacifica Tribune; March 2004) wrote: "the amazing guitar licks provided by Vandivier cultivated a whole new threshold of wow… Vandivier opened the show with a piece which galloped the triumphant poetry of Madrid while caressing the edges of Segovia, Feliciano and Montoya. Extraordinary musicianship with plenty of sweets…" Rick has been performing and recording in the San Francisco Bay Area for the last 25 years. In addition to his extensive work with vocalist Nate Pruitt in Primary Colors, Rick has been active in numerous other projects as a guitarist and composer, including leading his own ensemble which has recently attracted a new level of attention and popularity.

For this CD release concert of Rick's new CD, Vandivier, Rick will be joined by Ed Johnson on guitar, Dan Robbins on bass and Joe Hodge on drums and a special guest.

Sunday, February 10th - 7pm
City Lights Theater Company
529 South Second Street
San José, California 95112 (go to ticket web link for advance tickets)
City Lights Theater Company (408) 295-4200
$15 general admission/$13 for San Jose Jazz Members

Official Website: http://www.rickvandivier.com