Rick Diaz is currently working on "Dreams of Gold" the movie and theme song!
Bradley Walker & Friends At The Ryman
Rick Diaz Returns To Lake Tahoe
Singer/songwriter, Rick Diaz will return to Lake Tahoe to perform at the John Denver Tribute, Dancing With The Mountains. The event will be held at the Tahoe Valley Campground Resort in South Lake Tahoe. The main performance will be on Saturday Aug.26th, 2006. Rick’s concert will begin at 4:00 P.M. Diaz is best known in the Tahoe area for his seasonal hit recording “My Christmas Wish For You”. A part time Tahoe resident, Rick has appeared in the past at Harrah’s Tahoe and at The Olympic Village in Squaw Valley. “I’m very honored to be part of this event along with the other performers, which include Joel Hannel, Bill Lanham, Mark Cormian, and Chris Collins. I had the pleasure of meeting John twice. The first time was here in Tahoe, back stage at Harrah’s. It was awesome!” he recalls.
John Denver was a major influence on me, growing up as a kid. I have copies of his Christmas Specials. I watch them over again, every year. The song Saguaro Moon which I wrote with James Burton, was composed in the middle of a J.D. tour. We were in Vegas at the time. I’ll be doing songs off my new CD Americana, as well as from the Saguaro Moon album. I will also be performing a handful of John’s hits. One song in particular “The Lady of the Lake”, a number I wrote about my on going love affair with Lake Tahoe, has a strong Denver influence. I’m planning on recording this and doing a music video up here, as well. There will be only one John Denver. But, I do carry on with his belief and respect for the environment and world peace. I performed in Aspen, CO back in 1998, at a tribute for John. I didn’t know him well. But thru my friendship with James, I did learn a lot about him. His passing had a profound effect on me. He was truly a gift form God!
I guess it’s safe to say. That the effect Aspen had on John, Lake Tahoe has played a similar role in my life. I have family and friends here. This is also where I met my manager Bob McClure, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Bill Kingman, Carl Jackson and Brian Farnon, who became good friends of mine, over the years. One of my most cherished memories, is having my Palomino mare, Dixie, up here one summer. I worked as a tour guide in Squaw Valley. She was the queen of the valley. We had a blast! I got my first paid singing engagement as well! Tahoe is never far from my heart, mind and thoughts. As you can tell, I’m very excited to be coming back home! “Rick said enthusiastically”.
You can visit Rick at tahoecitymusic.com
For more info contact Tahoe Valley Camp Ground at (530) 541-2222, 1175 Melba Dr. South Lake Tahoe/Tahoe valley@mhchomes.com
Concert Song List
Aug. 26th, 20061. Sweet Surrender
2. Mercy Baby
3. Lady Of The Lake
4. She Met The Beatles
5. Fly Away
6. Saguaro Moon
7. Fallin’ For You
8. I think I’d Rather Be A Cowboy
9. He’s Riding With The Angel’s
10. Dreams of Gold
11. Just You and Me
12. She’s A Southern Bell
13. Little Sister/Johnny B. Goode
14. Full Count
15. Thank God I’m A Country Boy
16. Take Me Home Country Roads
17. We’re All AmericansBonus Song’s
18. Every Once In A While
19. Mountain AirPress Release:
An Evening of Music and Love
With Rick Diaz and FriendsRecording Artist, Singer/Songwriter/Actor Rick Diaz will be giving a benefit concert on Saturday June 10th, 2006 at 7:30 PM in the St. Brigid Auditorium. Rick will be backed by an eight piece band. Brian Curry will serve as Musical Director. Proceeds from the concert, will benefit Missions in Africa, Ecuador and Mexico. This very special evening will include popular songs from the 50’s to the present, as well as a special Broadway number. Rick will feature selections from his upcoming album “Americana” and his current one Saguaro Moon.
The single Full Count is already beginning to pick up airplay. A native of San Diego, Rick has appeared on network television, radio and film. This is his first local appearance since April of 2004 when he was Carol Williams, guest on Earth Day at the Speckles Organ Pavilion. You can visit his website at www.tahoecitymusic.com
Rick's Special Guests will include Actor/ Singer Ian Brininstool, who starred in Oliver at the Star Light Bowl last summer. Singer’s Kathy Hickman, Julie Misleh and Actor/Singer Bob Matchinki.
Brininstool and Matchinski are scheduled to appear in the upcoming film Dreams of Gold that Diaz will co star in. Several songs from the soundtrack will be introduced.
Admission will be a Love Offering. Be there early as seating is limited. The event is sponsored by the St. Brigid Young Adult Group.
Email: tahoecitymusic@aol.com
St.Brigid 4735 Cass Street
San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 483-3030
info@stbrigid-sandiego.org