Referred to and said to be possessing the same fervor as “an Americana AC/DC” by renowned music critic Lee Zimmerman, Rick Monroe and the Hitmen hold steadfast to their compass of authenticity as they navigate format constraints with their signature poly-jam-orous “Blue Jean Rock” sound that is neither country nor rock, but somewhere in between.
ABOUT RICK MONROE & THE HITMEN:
World-class entertainers Rick Monroe & The Hitmen have no desire to trace the trail of every trend. Instead, they serve up a “poly-jam-orous” recipe they call “Blue Jean Rock”–artistically organic, and spiced with heavy blend of their musical influences to reflect country sensibilities with a rock and roll beat. For fans, it fits like a favorite pair of jeans that never goes out of style—it’s both comfortable and classic.
As a result, the group has shared the stage with a diverse array of artists, from Queensrӱche and Lynyrd Skynyrd to Dwight Yoakam and Eric Church (just to name a few). Monroe has performed in every U.S. state and 17 countries, including performances for the USO, AFE, played in Vietnam for VOA (Voice of America), and former Soviet President, Mikhail Gorbachev.
Rick Monroe & The Hitmen have built a solid legion of fans across the globe and recently surpassed 4.5 MILLION logged views on YouTube and over 1.6 MILLION captured streams without the benefit of ever appearing on a core editorial playlist.
MORE ABOUT RICK:
Rick grew up in a variety of places–California, Connecticut, Kansas, North Carolina, even England, and his love of music and outgoing personality naturally drew him to the stage. Now based in Nashville, Monroe believes GYPSY SOUL shows the kind of diversity he can offer as an artist. He says, “I’m not so linear in my approach to music; I’m more diversified. My influences range from A to Z and I always try to put that into my music. But my home base will always be Country because it’s not just about the hype of an idea; it’s based on songs.” Fans can expect to hear a wide range of material–but Rick promises that it will all be quality. If his chart success is any indication, it’s clear Monroe knows what folks want to hear–and he’s eager to give them exactly that.
CONNECT WITH RICK
- Website: www.rickmonroe.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/rickmonroeofficial
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/rickmonroe
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/rickmonroe
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/67VBNCfGT2EPGiViUNcJS3
