RICKY P. also known as Ricky Parish, has been playing guitar nearly his whole life. His parents bought him his first guitar at age 8. After several years of playing, he formed his first band The Alliance. In 1986, he moved to Los Angeles, Ca. He studied under a local guitarist, Terry Kilgore, who also grew up with the Van Halen brothers in Pasadena, Ca.
Ricky P. started to play the local Scene in Pasadena.Ricky P. formed his own band called Primo. They attained moderate status.
In 1998, Ricky P. moved to Tucson, AZ. to be closer to his parents. He formed the Blues Gypsies. They quickly became one of the most sought after blues bands.
In 1999, Ricky P. met Diane Hooker, daughter of blues legend John Lee Hooker. She offered him a management contract.
In 2001, Ricky P. was offered an opprtunity to play with John Lee Hooker. Mr. Hooker and Ricky P. hit it off! Ricky P. was invited to play with him on several tour dates until his untimely death in June of 2001. Left with a great void, ricky P. went into the studio with The Blues Gypsies to write several songs.

     In August 2003, Ricky P. relocated back to los Angeles. Since then, he has had great success playing throughout California. Ricky P. joined forces with Blues Bassist Elizabeth Hangan from Pasadena, Ca.,  Drummer Lance Crane from Sherman Oaks, Ca., Jason Hemens who is playing Saxophone and Harmonica comes from New Orleans, Howard Seamans is on Trumpet, and Keyboardist Stephanie Menner from Burlington, Vt. The "New" Blues Monsoon is an amazing array of talent. They are currently working on a CD Project "Just Another Card In The Hat" Scheduled for release Summer 2005. Please check here regularly for updates.


FOR BOOKINGS:

Boogieman Productions

C/O Diane Hooker-Roan

760-784-1580

Jeanne Nettekoven C/O

Jamn Entertainment

(909) 292-5525

Ricky P's EMAIL: azbluesman@sbcglobal.net

THE BAND'S FANMAIL-

Ricky P. & The Blues Gypsies

P.O. Box 212

South Pasadena, California 91031

CURRENT BAND SCHEDULE- 2006

2006 -

January-

Jan 1st. - 3PM

Cook's Corner

Trabuca Canyon

January 7th- 9PM

Patrick's II

San Diego, CA.

January 13th- 9PM

Sapphire Club

Alhambra, CA.

January 14th- 7PM

B.B. King's Blues Club

Universal Studios, CA.

January 28th- 8:30 PM

The PressBox

Anaheim, CA.

February-

Feb.10th- 9PM

Rude Dog

Covina, CA.

Feb.24th & 25th- 9PM

The Roadhouse

Sugarloaf, CA.

March-

Mar. 3rd- 9PM

Steve's BBQ

Whittier, CA.

Mar. 4th- 9PM

San Diego, CA.

Mar. 5th- 3PM

Cook's Corner

Trabuca Canyon, CA.

APRIL-

Apr. 14th- 9PM

Steve's BBQ

Whittier, CA.

MAY-

May 6th- 9PM

Steve's BBQ

Whittier, CA.

JUNE-

Jun 3rd- 9PM

Steve's BBQ

Whittier, CA.

JULY-

July 1st- 9PM

Steve's BBQ

AUGUST-

Aug. 5th- 9PM

Steve's BBQ

Whittier, CA.

CURRENT CD'S AVAILABLE

MAILING ADDRESS:

P.O. BOX 212

SOUTH PASADENA, CA. 91031

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