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 Press Announcement (4/4/01)

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With the release of Divorce Records recording artist Rick Monroe's second CD, "Shame," it is apparent that he is a young singer/songwriter with a wealth of material ranging from swampy blues to Celtic ballads.  Monroe presents a point of view that is at once autobiographical and universal. As an adept and sensitive storyteller, he captures and shares the experiences that make up moments in live, framing them in irresistible, guitar-driven hooks and compelling bass and drums.  To Monroe's credit, he is able to be diverse while always maintaining a flavor and sound that is his own.  Rick describes his music as "Blue Jean Rock n Roll."  "Like blue jeans, it never goes out of style."

Rick's debut CD, "Legends Diner," produced two Gavin Adult Contemporary singles, "Day by Day" and "Life Goes On In LA." His first single from "Shame", "Can I Call You Home," reached number 19 on the charts. Both of Monroe's CDs feature an amazing collection of musicians from Chicago - The Texas Tornados, Sir Douglas Quintet, and members from the bands of Billy Joel, Alanis Morissette, and Clint Black. In addition, Rick's first video for "Life Goes On In LA" beat out 400 competitors to win the Gold Star Award at World Fest Houston in 1998. Monroe and his newly formed band, Possum, are currently in the studio working on and album scheduled for a summer 2000 release.

Rick has toured the US extensively over the past 3 years, resulting in over 100 live radio and 30 television performances including, Entertainment Tonight, E!, News Daily, KTLA in Los Angeles, and WGN-TV in Chicago.  Rick's summer tour called the "20/20/20 Tour" covered 20 states, 20,000 miles, and reached more than 20 million viewers.  Rick and his band traveled to Bosnia to perform for US and NATO troops and in July, they will be performing in Hanoi, Vietnam as part of a US cultural exchange.

Rick Monroe's Music

Shame

1. Shame
2. Pray
3. Trippin On'
4. Gypsy Soul
5. Can I Call You Home
6. One Becomes Two
7. Don't You Tell Me
8. Suspicious Eyes
9. Urban Cool
10. Tomorrow Turns
11. Travelin' Song
12. Best Damn Woman
13. You
14. To Believe

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Legend's Diner

1. Legends Diner
2. Day By Day
3. Can't Get Blood From A Stone
4. Life Goes On In L.A.
5. Dancing In The Moonlight
6. Barbie's Got A Jones
7. Don't Let My Heart Down
8. Not Enough Time
9. Long And Lonely Road
10. Apple
11. Rainy Day
12. Runaway