E RICK RINALDI
“Where Rivers Run”
COMPOSER – MUSICIAN – RECORDING ARTIST

E Rick Rinaldi has made a career of putting himself out there emotionally for the world to see. Fans are drawn by his uncanny ability to bring a tidal surge of passion into every note he composes, and every lyric he writes. He is a master at capturing the imagination with music composition born of the soul; he blends and weaves instruments together in a manner unlike all others before him. His music is captivating, rhythmic, clean, and moving.  Every piece he composes is deeply rooted, and passionately performed.

From his childhood home in South Philadelphia, Rick would watch while his sisters took piano lessons, and then he would practice while no one was around, often thinking that his fingers were more suited to that of a brick layer.  But at a young age he sensed he could write a compelling melody, and maintained a piano practice schedule for years, and later mastered the guitar using that same sort of practice discipline. When Rick felt he was finally coming into his own as a musician and songwriter, a turn of events sent him on another course and he temporarily had to set aside his life as a musician, but continued to compose.

December 2006, Rick’s CD, “This Time” was released. It is a collection of sultry and romantic original compositions, performed solely by this unique entertainer playing nine keyboards.  E Rick Rinaldi gained industry recognition as follows:
*2007 Indie Compilation for Life Contemporary Music Award Winner -“Willow Fields”
*2007 All States All Stars Compilation CD Music Award Winner -“Saving Baghdad”
*2007 Featured Artist in the “Music For Troops” effort for “Saving Baghdad”
*2007 Rick’s Myspace page (www.myspace.com/erickrinaldi) was viewed more than 1,000,000 times and his song’s played more than 2,000,000 times by those viewers, many who have become devoted fans.

November 2007, Anabelle Records released Rick’s Limited Edition Christmas CD, “An Angel of My Own” with guest vocalist Renee Parisi. Blending a captivating tune with catchy lyrics had kids of all ages singing along across the nation. Portions of the net proceeds of this CD benefit the Angel Foundation (www.angelfoundationnpc.com.)
The “Where Rivers Run” CD and concert will feature a vocal version of  “Saving Baghdad”, honoring the men and women who continue to fight for our freedom and safety, including Rick’s own son who has been deployed to the Middle East six times since September 11, 2001.

To learn more about the life of E Rick Rinaldi and listen to his music, visit www.erickrinaldi.com.

DALE RICHARDS
MUSICIAN – PRODUCER – MUSIC DIRECTOR

Dale Richards has a unique artistic vision that has been shaped by his worldwide travels and tremendous passion and musical talent.  In addition to being a guitarist in the “Where Rivers Run” tour, Dale was responsible for assembling the extremely talented musicians that deliver the sounds of E Rick Rinaldi in the “Where Rivers Run” concert tour.  According to Rinaldi, “Dale gets it, he just gets it; he understands what I am looking to deliver with my compositions, and he makes it happen.”

Dale undertook music at the age of five, beginning with his father’s drum set.  By age eight, he was performing at clubs and bars, where he garnered attention as a musical prodigy, an identity that holds true today. Dale conquered the drums and guitar.  At age ten, he earned a first place finish in the Florida statewide talent competition. Too young to play the late night performance junket, at age twelve he joined the school symphony where he became an all-state percussionist.

After earning countless awards through his schooling years, Dale joined the Navy where he was placed in the marching band. While writing a number of military cadences and leading many military performances, Dale became a decorated Naval officer. Following a decade in the service, he moved just outside of Boston where be began working as an engineer. It was there that Dale was able to delve deeply into writing, composing and producing. A seasoned traveler, Dale moved throughout the country taking on roles as music director, performer, and businessman. Dale is now rooted in New Jersey where he has rekindled his musical talents and embraced his forte as producer of the “Where Rivers Run” concert tour.

To learn more about Dale or for a chance to hear some of her most recent songs, visit www.myspace.com/dalerichardz.

APRIL RIVERS
SINGER - SONGWRITER - MUSICIAN

April Rivers is no stranger to vocals with more than twenty years of singing and performing experience in the music industry. April brings a passionate virtuoso of song to the "Where Rivers Run" concert tour.

A New Jersey native, April is a self-taught vocalist with an uncanny ability to grab the heart of her audience. She has a style of her own, with a stage presence that grabs your attention and won't let go. April is a hardworking performer with an endearing grace and charm. Her energy is unmatched and she delivers a tune with unrivaled passion and charisma.

April is the newest member of the "Where Rivers Run" group but is already a well-known vocalist throughout the New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware music scene.

RANDY BOCELLE
SINGER – LEAD GUITAR

Randy Bocelle was born into a musical family and uses the inspiration of his father and brother to guide him at every performance. There was always music playing in the Bocelle household, a tradition Randy holds strong to this day.

Randy’s father was a well-respected pianist in the late 1970s, however he took to the guitar at the age of eight, along with his brother Zack. The Bocelle brothers put together a band called the Redcoats whose song “The Dum Dum Song” immediately, thanks to a DJ at WOND in Atlantic City, became a hit. The group was later signed by RCA and changed their name to the “Sidekicks.” Randy, his brother and the additional two band mates went on tour, getting a real feel for stardom.

After the tour ended, the group disbanded in 1966 with each performer going their own separate route. Randy reenrolled in school enjoying life as the child he still was, but never pushing his passion for music aside.

Randy has played guitar in bands through the years. When Randy isn’t performing with the “Where Rivers Run” tour, he can be found playing and singing around the Atlantic City area with his wife Vicki as part of the Sweetwater group.

MAX PYLE
BASSIST

Max Pyle is a diverse musician who continues to grow and learn from every musician he plays with. A top-notch bass guitarist, Max brings a plethora of musical knowledge and know-how to the “Where Rivers Run” concert tour.

Max, a native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, began playing the upright bass at the age of eight in his elementary school orchestra before switching to an electric bass at twelve years old. Max’s initiative to learn everything about music was embraced by his parents who enrolled him in lessons at the Creative Music Institute. In high school, he played in various bands from heavy metal to folk music as well as studying classical theory courses.

Max is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music with a major in bass performance where he studied under great bassists such as Whit Brown, Anthony Vitti and Danny Morris. His love affair with music has led Max to record on Tim Williams first EP, The Refrain as well as an album with Colorfast in 2000.

“Max Pyle is among the best of the very best,” says E Rick Rinaldi. “ It is only a matter of time before he is globally recognized as the new king of the bass guitar.”

DEREK SMITH
DRUMMER / PERCUSSIONIST

Derek Smith is a fun loving, easy-going, quiet, smiling musician that cherishes each opportunity that new music brings.  Embracing a variety of music, from R&B, jazz, gospel, contemporary and progressive, he comes alive behind his drum set. 

Derek found his passion for the drums before he began to walk by banging on pots and pans in his mother’s kitchen. At only five years of age, Derek first performed  “on stage” in church by “filling in” on drums for his uncle who had momentarily stepped away.

Recognizing Derek’s talent and passion for music, his father enrolled him at the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia at the age of ten, where he was formally trained to read music and sediments. During his years of schooling, Derek played in marching, concert and jazz bands as well as the local gospel choir. Today, Derek is known as an accomplished musician in the Philadelphia music circuit.

In Derek, E Rick Rinaldi found a professional who could understand and enhance the music nuances of “Where Rivers Run”.  According to Rick, “Derek is a rare find and a very special performer.”

TOMMY LESTER
AUDIO ENGINEER

Tommy Lester may not be on stage for all to see during the “Where Rivers Run” tour but his work is what holds the concert together. Tommy’s patience, persistence and know-how is tested each show as he works vigorously as the tour’s audio engineer.

A native of Abingdon, Virginia, Tommy joined the school band as a drummer.  He played in several bands throughout his high school and early 20s further awakening his passion for music and the industry as a whole.
           
In 2000, Tommy pushed his love for music aside and moved to Philadelphia to pursue a culinary degree at Temple University. After relocating, Tommy realized that his aspirations were to follow a career in the music field and he opted to major in Communications with an emphasis on the recording industry. In college, Tommy’s passion, knowledge and commitment to the musical field began to flourish opening him for new opportunities and experiences. Tommy moved to Los Angeles during his senior year of college where he came face-to-face with the music world.
           
After graduation, Tommy worked at the Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia controlling sound for live productions. He also worked on recording his own music as well as helping friends with album production. Tommy quickly became the “go to guy” for any questions about studios, sound, recording and equipment for musicians in the area.
           
As the sound engineer for the “Where Rivers Run” tour, Tommy brings a strong knowledge of equipment, sound and staging to each show.

CAROL RUFFU
TOUR DIRECTOR

Carol Ruffu is an Atlantic City native with years of experience in sales, casino management and public relations. Her friendly personality, work-ethic, passion and drive make her an essential part of the “Where Rivers Run” concert tour.

Carol has an extensive history working with entertainment and the music industry. As Fundraising Chairperson for the South Jersey AIDS Alliance for more than a decade, Carol was instrumental in organizing entertainment events from musical production fashion shows at the Palace Theatre in the Claridge Casino Hotel to “Broadway on the Boardwalk” in Casino Showrooms such as Caesars Casino Hotel, Resorts International, and the Tropicana Resort.  “Broadway on the Boardwalk” actors and actresses, many of who were then playing on Broadway, gave up one off day to volunteer to put on the “show of shows” in Atlantic City.

After “Broadway on the Boardwalk” completed a successful five year run, Carol replaced that very profitable fundraising event with Melissa Manchester in concert in 2001 and Jennifer Holiday in concert in 2002 at the Tropicana Casino Resort.  Carol also helped coordinate another very popular yearly event that was held on The Deck at Studio 6, The Miss’d America Pageant. 

It is quite a challenge to organize a yearly event but Carol managed to organize several events year after year. Carol ran Red Ribbon Bingo every month in the Copa Room at the Sands Casino Hotel with her Bingo Diva’s, all former or aspiring Miss’d Americas who performed brand new acts between Bingo Games every month.  For this Carol was recognized by the South Jersey AIDS Alliance by being presented with the Hero’s Award at the last Miss’d America Pageant held in 2003.

Carol resides in Atlantic City and has brought her years of experience to Anabelle records as Manager for E Rick Rinaldi and Tour Manager for “Where Rivers Run.”

Lee began her fascination with the arts in her early teens.  Using this as a means of expression, she found it fed her creative instincts and enjoyed the fact that others found her work to be different, yet pleasing.  Lee attended Atlantic Community College and Stockton State College taking all of the photography and art classes that were offered. She built a darkroom in her parent’s basement in order to develop her own pictures thus enabling her to create her unique style.  Hungry for more education she relocated to Florida and enrolled in the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.

As a young entrepreneur, Lee started a free-lance photography business while still attending classes at the Art Institute.  She was hired as the still/publicity photographer for the movie, The Great Balloon Race and some of her work made it to the Caan Film Festival in France. During the same time she sold her action packed photos to a media company who had slide shows in clubs up and down the east coast.  Lee also created portfolios for aspiring models, actors and actresses, as well as print work for newspaper and magazine advertising.

Changes in technology brought challenges as well as opportunity for Lee to demonstrate yet another dimension to her creative artwork. Currently Lee is the keystone photographer for Anabelle Records, and designs CD’s, T-shirts, posters and other print work.