Rich Hardesty is the “Real Deal” according to Daylle Deanna Schwartz, author of The Real Deal: How to Get Signed to a Record Label (Billboard Books). Rich is too busy to chase record deals, because he’s earning a 6-figure income by gigging and selling CDs on his own! Schwartz will be featuring him in the new edition of her book, Start & Run Your Own Record Label (Billboard Books). Rich’s aggressive marketing tactics and grassroots approach to his music have landed him feature interviews in “Gig” Magazine and “Fast Forward.” He has recorded over 600 live shows, allowing fans to experience the intense energy that goes into his performances! He has creatively used his marketing degree from Indiana University to market himself and his music. Here is the “REAL DEAL” on RICH HARDESTY…


♦ OPENED UP FOR KID ROCK AND CYPRESS HILL

♦ HAS THE #1 PLAYED JUKE BOX SONG ON I.U. CAMPUS (#1 PARTY SCHOOL IN US)

♦ TOURED 36 CITIES IN SIX WEEKS ON “THE JAGERMEISTER TOUR” AND HAS BEEN VOTED THE #1 “JAGER” BAND 10 YEARS RUNNING, AND CURRENTLY HOLDS THE RECORD FOR THE MOST JAGERMEISTER SOLD IN A NIGHT W/ 100 BOTTLES.
(THIS BROKE HIS OWN RECORD OF 82)

♦ HEADLINED JOHN MELLENCAMP’S 5OTH B-DAY PARTY W/ MOE Z OF THE WALLFLOWERS (WHOM HE PERFORMS W/ ON A REGULAR BASIS)

♦ TO SUPPORT ONE OF HIS CHARITABLE CAUSES, RICH CONCEPTUALIZED AND ORGANIZED A BENEFIT CONCERT, FEATURING THE RICH HARDESTY BAND, FOR THE NEGRIL CORAL REEF SOCIETY & FISHERMAN OF NEGRIL.

♦ PROUD MEMBER OF “THE PARROT HEAD WEBRING”.

♦ IN HIS 10 YEAR CAREER RICH HAS- Performed in over 2000 live shows, recorded 7 indie records, sold over 50,000 CDs (#1 selling artist in IN), performed at 6 consecutive spring breaks in Jamaica, played in over 100 frat houses, made 3 music DVDs (one featuring Playboy Playmate Tiffany Taylor), has songs featured in films including: 69 the highway, The Surfer, and The Letter, and he has only just begun…



Rich Hardesty is not only a singer/songwriter, but an entertainer who knows how to work a crowd! His reputation for “feel good” music has landed him shows on yachts, at corporate events, and at festivals!! Using his grassroots approach, Rich has developed street teams of dedicated fans in many major cities! Rich maintains a personal connection with his fans by answering all emails himself and communicating with them regularly via his website message board. The unmistakable feel good vibe of Rich Hardesty is felt internationally through his extensive travel and longing for the inspiration that he has gathered from his 40 international trips! That, my friends, is the “Real Deal” on the living legend - Rich Hardesty!!

RICH HARDESTY AT: WWW.RICHHARDESTY.COM
HAS HAD OVER 2 MILLION VISITORS!

Rich is no stranger to the stage

Here are the hard core facts of Rich's musical experience:

Patrick Malloy's Hermosa Beach, Ca
Rocks Santa Barbara, Ca
Hard Rock Cafe' Hollywood, Ca
The Whisky on Sunset Hollywood, Ca
Point 705 Hermosa Beach, Ca
Kilroy's Sports Bar, Indiana University
Where Else Bar, Purdue University
Morehead University, Kentucky
Tri State University
Depauw University
Butler University
Wabash University
Iowa State
University of Miami
Sand Bar Coconut Grove
Indiana State University
Northland College Ashland WI
Kelley's Pub, San Diego CA
Joe's, Chicago IL
Gamekeeper's, Chicago IL
Colombia St., Fort Wayne IN
Smokin Oyster Bar, Fort Meyers Beach FL
Clevelander, South Beach Miami
Irish Kevin's, Key West FL
Margaritaville, Negril Jamaica
Sandy San, Negril Jamaica
Tamboo Tavern, Negril Jamaica
Risky Business, Negril Jamaica
Mariners Inn, Negril Jamaica
The Patio, Broadripple IN
The Vogue, Broadripple IN
Birdy's Live, Indianapolis IN
CT Pepper's, Broadripple IN
BW3, Indianapolis IN
Heartland, Southbend IN
Coach's, South Bend IN
Siebkins, Elkhart Lake WI
West Wood Brewery, Los Angeles CA
Harpoles, Evansville IN
Marina Point, Evansville IN
Bucks Working Man's Pub, La Porte IN
Matey's, Michigan City IN
Baby Jupiter
Time out Lounge, Manchester IN
Comfort Inn, Naples FL
Barley Island, Noblesville IN

Pete's, Purdue University
Red Mask Foundation Benefit Concert World Mardi Grau
Verizon Wireless Benefit Concert, Noblesville IN
The Bally Hoo, Terre Haute In
Simmrells, Terre Haute IN
The 4th Quarter, Terre Haute IN
Hard Rock Live, Orlando FL
Orbit Room, Boyton Beach FL
Masquerade, Tampa FL
Roxy Theatre, Atlanta GA
Nation, Washington DC
WWF, New York NY
Electric Factory, Philadelphia PA
State Theater, Portland ME
Webster Theater, Hartford CT
Metropol, Pittsburgh PA
Orbit Room, Grand Rapids MI
Newport , Columbus, OH
Clutch Cargo's, Detroit MI
Bogart's , Cincinnati OH
Egyptian Ball Room, Indianapolis IN
House of Blues, Chicago IL
The Quest, Minneapolis MN
The Beaumont, Kansas City
Pageant, St. Louis, MO
Big Easy, Boise ID
Roseland Ballroom, Portland OR
Show box, Seattle WA
Senator Theatre, Chico CA
Fillmore , Sanfrancisco CA
Rainbow Ballroom, Fresno CA
House of Blues, New Olrleans LA
Cajun House, Phoenix AZ
The Sunshine Theatre, Albuquerque NM
House of Blues, Las Vegas NV
Fillmore, Denver CO
The Sand Bar, Coconut Grove
Fisherman's Benefit Concert, Negril Jamaica
The Blue Bird, Indiana University
Susy's, Hermosa Beach CA
The Lake Wawasee Music Festival