About Mick and Rick
From the classic sounds of the 60's, 70's and 80s comes the Rock, Soul and Blues music of Mick and Rick. Mick Pera and Rick Maselli have been friends since grade school. Each of them has performed with several bands from 1963 to 2007. Most notable among these bands was The Chambermen. The band was very popular and played numerous venues in the greater Akron area in the 1960s. Other bands included The Insiders, The Sound of Soul, Charley and The Tantrums.
After more then 50 years of knowing each other, Mick and Rick Finally decided to put together a singing duo, playing many of the classic songs styles including Rock, Soul, Motown, British Rock, Blues and more. The songs are rich in vocals with a very dynamic and fresh sound.
The duo played their first gig in July of 2013. In the short time since then, they have performed at many venues in the greater Akron, Ohio area, including nightclubs, eateries, concerts, parties, fund raisers and other events.
Rick, is an accomplished guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist. He also adds Harmonica to many of the songs. Rick takes considerable time putting together the music tracks and background vocals. Each song has been arranged and recorded by Mick and Rick to create the sound of a live band. A single song takes about 4 hours to complete. Each track is recorded, one track at a time, and Rick makes sure that everything is perfectly balanced.
Mick, the lead vocalist, has a very soulful and strong voice that complements all the songs they do. With songs that many know and love, and with some very interesting and powerful musical and vocal arrangements, Mick and Rick make music come to life. Mick also adds some percussion accents to the songs during the performances.
Mick and Rick is truly a 2-man Classic Rock, Soul and Blues Band. When playing live, the duo performs with a blend of their own pre-recorded tracks along with live vocals and instruments to create the sound of a full band. So when you hear Mick and Rick play live, it is all them and only them.
Mick Pera is a lifetime resident of the Akron area, currently living in Fairlawn with his wife Janet. Rick Maselli is a lifetime resident of the Akron area, currently living in Fairlawn with his wife Kelle.
The duo formed a 5 piece band in 2018 called, The Mick and Rick Band. People wishing to hire us now can choose between The Duo and The Band. From a small space to a full size stage, we provide just the right enterainment for your venue.
After more then 50 years of knowing each other, Mick and Rick Finally decided to put together a singing duo, playing many of the classic songs styles including Rock, Soul, Motown, British Rock, Blues and more. The songs are rich in vocals with a very dynamic and fresh sound.
The duo played their first gig in July of 2013. In the short time since then, they have performed at many venues in the greater Akron, Ohio area, including nightclubs, eateries, concerts, parties, fund raisers and other events.
Rick, is an accomplished guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist. He also adds Harmonica to many of the songs. Rick takes considerable time putting together the music tracks and background vocals. Each song has been arranged and recorded by Mick and Rick to create the sound of a live band. A single song takes about 4 hours to complete. Each track is recorded, one track at a time, and Rick makes sure that everything is perfectly balanced.
Mick, the lead vocalist, has a very soulful and strong voice that complements all the songs they do. With songs that many know and love, and with some very interesting and powerful musical and vocal arrangements, Mick and Rick make music come to life. Mick also adds some percussion accents to the songs during the performances.
Mick and Rick is truly a 2-man Classic Rock, Soul and Blues Band. When playing live, the duo performs with a blend of their own pre-recorded tracks along with live vocals and instruments to create the sound of a full band. So when you hear Mick and Rick play live, it is all them and only them.
Mick Pera is a lifetime resident of the Akron area, currently living in Fairlawn with his wife Janet. Rick Maselli is a lifetime resident of the Akron area, currently living in Fairlawn with his wife Kelle.
The duo formed a 5 piece band in 2018 called, The Mick and Rick Band. People wishing to hire us now can choose between The Duo and The Band. From a small space to a full size stage, we provide just the right enterainment for your venue.