Richard’s next show is at the third annual Mdumbi Green Fair Music Festival on 18 May 2018. Hosted in the forest at the majestic Mdumbi Point in rural Transkei, this is an event unique in its setting.
I chatted to Richard, last week.
It means a hell of a lot to me. Music is an opportunity for me to express myself and share my thoughts and feelings about many different things. I love how emotive and expressive music is. It’s the closest thing we have to magic in my opinion.
Humility.
In our first show at Cafe Roux, myself and my guitarist had only had a couple of rehearsals and as a result, decided that for the song he knew the least we would just chart the chords so he didn't have to play it by memory. We, unfortunately, didn't have a music stand so we decided to rest the chart on one of the monitors during the performance. As soon as we started playing the song the vibrations through the speaker caused the chart to fall to the ground. My guitarist then lost his place and began butchering the song. I had the pick up the chart and help him try and find his place while still singing. We still laugh about it today. I enjoy making jokes so there are a lot of funny moments during my set. I love having a captive audience.
I never really sit in awe of anyone. I respect people for what they've achieved. Musically, I would say Harry Styles because coming out of a boy band he went against everything that would be expected when he released his solo album. He stayed absolutely true to himself and the kind of artist he wanted to be, even though he had millions of fans that loved him for an entirely different style of music. I think that illustrates the quality and trueness of the man, something that I feel is lacking in today's popular music scene.
I'm not a very materialistic person. I tend to treasure people and places more than objects. I love my guitar, but I could survive using a mediocre one.
Jägerbombs.
Skinny Love and Kiwi.
I feel like I am authentic, honest and relatable. I just try and stay true to myself in all situations. Vocally, I’m pretty dynamic if it comes to the music side of things.
Probably work on the super yachts, haha.
Honest, funny, kind, driven, open.
A nice pair of comfy skinny jeans. I can’t stand uncomfortable pants. The chafe is real, haha.
Lam - To relax.
Vark - Very.
Blom - To relax.
Yikked - To reach a point of severe intoxication due to excessive alcohol consumption.
Probably winning The Voice SA.
Being hungry or poor service.
Talk a lot. Often far too much. I make plenty of jokes. I get lost in the music.
Bodysurfing the wedge in Plett.
To have several singles do well on the radio in SA and to play plenty of live shows while growing my skills on guitar and piano. I would really like to go to a music festival overseas this year, even if it's just to be in the crowd.
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