Since returning in July 2005 from their fourth successful tour through Switzerland, Richie and his wife/manager have been busy promoting his new album "Live at the Charles". Richie and Gabriela will be heading back to Switzerland at the beginning of 2006 for another few months touring and preparing for the release of his latest album.

Richie and Gaby returned to Australia after their second successful tour of Switzerland in August 2002, where Richie played 15 gigs in various parts of Switzerland, culminating in his last show at the "Golden Anchor" in Interlaken where he played the solo support for the "Climax Blues Band".

During the tour he was promoting his second CD release "Minstrel". With Richie on percussion, guitars, harmonica and vocals he put together a beautiful collection of songs. He breathes spirituality.

He has also been in several bands over the years in WA: Barrelhouse; the Gambers; Dave Hole and the Helping Hands; The Hot Biscuit Band; and The Jovial Crew; to name a few.

His passion for drum rhythms has inspired some original and passionate songwriting. His talent lies in taking the colourful history of percussion then striking it with his own signature. A strong vocal delivery that is fired by powerful lyrics and a restless spirit.

Lyrics on guitar, people, events and spirit inspire Richie to write songs, different rhythms of the feet as you walk lead Richie back home with a song. His ability as a writer has been given recognition through several songwriting awards, with his material being recorded by a range of artists in the rock and country fields. Richie has played on a number of CD's including *Bob Patient*Gerard Maunick* *Bronnie Gordon*Common Man Band* Jovial Crew*Hot Biscuit Band*