By Rick


"I sometimes get a bit nervous playing in front of kids. They can be the harshest critics. Also, sometimes my lyrics have 'adult' metaphors and phrases, and I don't realize until I'm into the tune and I say to myself, 'Yikes! How do I turn the next verse from R-rated to PG-13?' When I played for the kids at Hillsides, I just thought I'd get them to laugh a bit. After I was done playing, I wanted to encourage as many of the kids as possible to consider music as an outlet for expression. I learned much that day."
--On playing for children

"Some of you will listen to me, and some of you won't. But that's OKAY..."
--Addressing his restaurant audience

"I'll take the blonde one this time...BEER, that is."
--On his choice of beverages

"Imagine Jewel and Dave Matthews making love while listening to the Black Crowes under a poster of Collective Soul with the ghost of Stevie Ray Vaughan present. I might be that lovechild."
--On the origin of his sound

"It sounds sexy. It looks sexy. What can I say? The cello turns me on, man."
--On the cello

"I just exude this natural aura of sensuality."
--On his aura

"Uh...wanna come see my band?"
--Trying to boost attendance

"I shall reserve my cross-dressing tendencies for very special occasions."
--On wearing kilts

"I was talking to my father after I got offstage and a woman approaches, points to her bum, and kindly asks, 'May I have your autograph?' so I'm like, 'Hold that thought, Dad!' and I proceed to accommodate this fan's request (You know? Official business, of course). I think dear ol' dad was thinking, 'Ah? That's my boy!' and I was thinking, 'Hey Dad, check me out! I get to sign butts once in a while!' I'm thankful dear ol' Mom was out of view. For that matter, I'm thankful it wasn't some guy who wanted my name on his big, hairy ass."
--On rock star perks

"It's not uncommon for me to sleep for the whole ride, wake up, sound check, play the gig, sign a CD or two and then ask a local, 'Uh...could you tell me what town we're in and what day it is?'"
--On road life

About Rick


"It was the Rick-est smile you'll ever see!"
--On Rick's trademark bad boy smile

"We were both waved by Rick Kurek's excellent conversational skills and the fact that they gave us free stuff."
--On a good Brother set

"Jesus, I love those songs...Jesus, I love that man!"
--On a good set and an even better musician

"Know what they call that song? 'Rick Kurek, I Want to Have Your Children in E-Flat'!"
--On an exceptionally good guitar jam

"I hope I have a lot of good karma in this life, simply because it will by me a chance at being reincarnated as a pair of his pants!"
--On karma...and Rick's pants

"He's too sexy. He should be used as a government weapon...or just given to me!"
--On Rick's appeal

"Yo necesito Rick!"
--On the time between Rick shows

"Rick Kurek: Nice on the eyes and ears, bad on the heart and mind..."
--On the man's "after-effects"

"You will be satisfied!"
--On Rick's solo performances