What people are saying about "A Single Step"

A Single Step

While “A Single Step” recalls some famous piano men, the record packs more wallop than your average Elton John tune. Think Journey fronted by Billy Joel. The songs on “A Single Step” are built around keyboards, but guitars often dominate the mix.

-- UpstateToday.com

..his songs and stories explore diverse musical terrains in lush, lyrical landscapes. The twelve track CD journals Richard's life of bad choices, broken dreams, forgiveness, hope and love
-- Kweevak.com
Anyone who can channel influences as diverse as Springsteen, Bruce Hornsby and Dr. John into something unique and refreshing has talent to be noticed.
-- Music Morsals
From first song to last, this CD is packed full of powerful, passionate songs, representing experience from the highest highs to the lowest lows, all pointing to a message of forgiveness, hope, and perseverance.
--Southeast Performer Magazine
the faster songs were better, more energetic, and were sung with more urgency and passion that give the songs their power. Not to mention the adept guitar and piano playing that fit perfectly with his Shank's style.
-- Hot Indie News
Piano driven rock that has some really good moments. His uptempo stuff has a harder edge, and is better IMHO.
-- ADD Reviews.com