Solo Musician For Hire in Colorado Springs, CO

Hi, everyone! My name is Rick Vaught, and I am a solo acoustic guitarist and singer based in Parker, Colorado. I have been performing for over 40 years in a wide variety of styles and currently travel throughout the southwestern United States performing in a variety of venues including festivals, fairs, corporate events, private parties, bars, nightclubs, coffee shops, art galleries and country clubs. I am a seasoned musician and cover a mixture of classic rock, country and folk from the last seven decades. I would love to be a part of your next event. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

IMPORTANT: Thumbtack currently does not have the ability to transfer my reviews to this business profile. To see my verified reviews, please visit my original Thumbtack profile at Jon Horton Music Orlando (Can't provide link here). Hello and thank you for visiting my Thumbtack page! I am a singing guitarist that plays a wide variety of crowd-pleasing songs, BUT I PROVIDE MORE than just that. Click the Read More button to see!👇🏻 - 1.👨🏼‍🎓TRAINED MUSICIAN = QUALITY EXPERIENCE: Over 27 years of performance experience, culminating in unique and exciting acoustic guitar renditions of your favorite tunes with skilled vocals. - 2.🔄 LAYERED LIVE LOOPING: All of my song performances are layered with live looping, on-the-spot and in-the-moment to make my performance sound like a full band. You will not only hear acoustic guitar and singing but also drum-like sounds as well as melodic solo lines all at the same time making for a more captivating performance. Don’t be surprised if you and your guests want to get up and dance to their favorite tunes! (Looping examples provided in demo) - 3.🎸SINGING OR INSTRUMENTAL: Whether you want something a little more energetic with quality vocals OR you’re looking for something laid back and instrumental only, I can provide both options in the same performance with ease (instrumental demo will be provided for your review). - 4.📈HIGH FIDELITY SOUND SYSTEM: My speakers are high quality with a crisp and clean sound that can accommodate and fill a large space. - 5.❤️LEARNING SPECIAL SONGS FOR YOU: Did you want to hear a song that’s not on my regular rotation? Never fear! I will be happy to learn at least one song for you and likely more! (further details pending the specific song requested) - 6.🇺🇸SUPPORTING A VETERAN: You'll be supporting a former active duty service member of the United States Military. I was in the U.S. Navy Band for 6 years. - 7.🎤🎤EXTRA WIRELESS MICROPHONES FOR YOU: Do you want to make announcements through the speakers? Or maybe you’re having a fun party and want to do a little sing-along karaoke? I bring 2 extra wireless microphones so you can do either! - 8.✅REAL TIME SONG REQUEST SYSTEM: (optional) You and your guests are provided easy access to my song request system allowing you to request any tunes from my song list from their phone. I then see your requests on my tablet in real time! (song list can be sent for review) - 9.🧼CLEAN LYRICS: All of the songs are throughly reviewed to ensure they have clean lyrics providing a comfortable atmosphere that promotes harmony across all generations and lifestyles. - 10.👍🏻CONTRACTUAL GUARANTEES: A written and signed contract between me and you will guarantee that you’ll get EXACTLY what you asked for. This is done through the Docusign company to help ensure ease and comfort. - 11.🙂CLEAR HEADED PROFESSIONALISM: No alcohol. No drugs. EVER. I’ve been sober my whole life and I’m not starting now. (I promise that doesn’t mean I’m boring 😉) - 12.🙌🏻BACKED BY 5-STAR REVIEWS: You don’t have to take my word for it; Dozens of high praise reviews from previous clients can be found on Thumbtack and Gig Salad. I would be honored to play for you. Feel free to take time to review my demo videos in the featured projects section.