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Rich O'Toole
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Rich O’Toole is honest to goodness Texas talent with a spicy presence in his music that can only be found hailing from a state that has a reputation for everything being bigger – and Rich proves this rumor true with huge lyrical passion, a gigantic portion of daring subject matter that’ll leave any listener wide-eyed, and massive on-stage energy.  This energy hasn’t fallen one bit even after four years of touring nationally.  It’s only increased, and for Rich, that’s the plan for the rest of his career.    

Rich’s new record "Kiss of a Lair" showcases passion, mixed with honest songwriting, and spun into guitar driven country/rock melodies that are noticeably present in his latest single “The Cricket Song”, released in February.  This single is only one of many on the record that beg each listener to be a part of Rich’s story and sometimes, the story pushes the envelope without tipping it over.  Crowd-favorite “Marijuana & Jalapenos” is a Texas anthem that’ll have you trying to grin around the tongue in your cheek.  Rich is accompanied by some of the industry’s most sought after songwriters including Jimbeau Hinson (“Hillbilly Highway”, Steve Earle) and Trent Summar (“She Knows What to Do With a Saturday Night”, Billy Currington).  Be ready to embark on a story-telling journey when Steve Earle meets Mark Twain in one of the album’s cuts written by Hinson titled “Banks of the Mississippi”.        

Rich displays an energetic take on-stage that is aurally present in the upcoming record.  His drive for life is lyrically present in the album’s closer, “I’m Never Gonna Quit”.  This never-give-up mantra has led Rich to accumulate a die-hard and dedicated fan base over his years of touring who could sing every word to each song on the night’s set list.  Night after night, he offers audiences an energetic and intimate performance that could only be described as “Bruce Springsteen meets Country Music” and if you ask him what it is that fuels these performances and his recent success, he’ll reply with one word:  passion.    

“If I didn’t love playing city after city so much, I wouldn’t do it.  There’ll be times when I leave the stage soakin’ wet because of how much energy the crowd and I shared.”

Intriguing song content, melodies that will have you riding on verve, and the determination to present an ever-increasing on-stage dynamism to audiences across the U.S. make Rich O’Toole a Country force to watch out for.

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09/11/2009 - Rich O'Toole Headlines RFL concert - Read More
09/09/2008 - Rich O’Toole to take stage at Music in the Mud Festival - Read More
03/20/2008 - Spotlight recommends.... - Read More
11/07/2007 - Festival adds O'Toole to music lineup  - Read More
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Rich O'Toole  04/16/2007            
Texas Music Lover
RICH O'TOOLE ROCKS!! I saw them play at Woody's Tavern in Fort Worth Friday night, they are awesome!!! Everyone go check them out, at 8.0 on Wednesday!
Rich O'Toole  04/12/2007            
Who are you to judge
First off, people on this site need to get their crap straight....Rich never opened for Creager in Lubbock, that show was changed and he opened for Cory Morrow in Huntsville, Second, Rich and his band are a VERY talented group of musicians, who are going to make it very far in this business. You know it's sad that there are people out there like you, who have to get on LSM and bash other artist to make yourself feel better. YOU are the "TOOL", for not going to see him, and my questions to you is how do you know what a "real" musician is..you obviously havent been to a Rich O'Toole show!
Rich O'Toole  04/12/2007            
texas music
he's a great indie artist and puts on a fantastic show! there is nothing big money about this guy at all he wrote every song on his album, see him live you will not be disappointed!
Rich O'Toole  04/09/2007            
Lanoy
His moderate success on the music charts has nothing to do with Rich doing "right" and everything to do with great promotion. His lack of talent will catch up with him sooner or later. Sorry Rich, I would rather not hear an opening band than hear you up there...
Rich O'Toole  04/06/2007            
HDHC
To me it looks like alot of people really don't know what they are talking about. If you have ever been to a Rich O'Toole Show you will see the passion and enthusiasm that he and his band put into their show. They have produced and released a highly successful album (Seventeen) and toured all over Texas promoting it to great reviews. You do not stay at the top of the charts for over 7 weeks if you are not doing something right. Buy the album and go see a Rich "Double" O'Toole Show and make your own decision!
Rich O'Toole  04/05/2007            
The Truth
One of the funniest reviews I have seen yet. But alas, sometimes the truth is funny and sometimes it hurts. Sometimes it is both! It all depends on perspective. Sorry Rich and friends.... the "Firehouse Saloon" review is right on the money. Become a good songwriter and musician and you will figure out that you don't need schtick to get a crowd to listen or laugh.
Rich O'Toole  04/04/2007            
TXDU
Im not sure who Neveragain was watching play but i know it wasnt The Rich O'Toole band. His ears must like crap like the Dixie Chicks. Ya'll get out there and watch them they put on a hell of a show
Rich O'Toole  04/03/2007            
eddy
AWESOME you got to get out there to see him. They put on one hell of a show.
Rich O'Toole  03/31/2007            
Awesome
Great Record!
Rich O'Toole  03/28/2007            
Never Again
I made the mistake of going to one of his concerts. I cannot tell you if it was a comedy to watch him play or if my ears were going to fall off in shear pain. It was the worst "Texas Country" band I have ever seen. This guy puts a bad name to country music. I don't know if he is trying to be a wannabe rockstar, but I want my money back.
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