Nashville: Rick Monroe & Matt Oakley

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On this episode of Roger the Wild Child Show Nashville edition we are joined by musician Rick Monroe and singer songwriter Matt Oakley RICK MONROEWorld-class entertainer Rick Monroe brings his music and a magnetic presence wherever he goes With adown-to-earth Country resonance Monroe is no stranger to the stage he s performed in 17 countries and every U S state including Washington DC amp Puerto Rico The seven-time J germeister Country Brand Ambassador has toured with Eric Church Dierks Bentley Lee Bice Aaron Lewis Eli Young Band Pat Green amp Randy Houser as well as has opened for Country Music Legends like Charlie Daniels Band Dwight Yoakam Travis Tritt Patty Loveless and more entertained for the USO AFE U S troops in Vietnam and the former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev His brother called him Elvis Gump because of all the amazing people and places his career has led him Show-goers can expect to hear some of Rick s new material as well as hit singles like the sultry This Side of You and the Southern rocker Cocaine Cold amp Whiskey Shakes As well as several Top 40 hits from the IT S A LOVE THING GYPSY SOUL EPs amp Full Albums SMOKE OUT THE WINDOW amp AGAINST THE GRAIN For those who aren t familiar with his music Rick advises them to come to the show for a good time and to be ready for just about anything I love to play the singer notes And I want everyone to play along I like to think of my shows as an interactive sport Rick enjoys sponsorships and or endorsements with Monster Energy Drink GHS Strings SE electronics Roper Western Wear Shubb Capos Speakeasy Original Westone Audio amp Fishman Audio Rick grew up in a variety of places California Connecticut Kansas North Carolina even England and his love of music and outgoing personality naturally drew him to the stage Now based in Nashville Monroe believes GYPSY SOUL shows the kind of diversity he can offer as an artist He says I m not so linear in my approach to music I m more diversified My influences range from A to Z and I always try to put that into my music But my home base will always be Country because it s not just about the hype of an idea it s based on songs Fans can expect to hear a wide range of material but Rick promises that it will all be quality If his chart success is any indication it s clear Monroe knows what folks want to hear and he s eager to give them exactly that MATT OAKLEYMatt Oakley is diving in with the ultimate summertime love song Single This Summer releasing on June 28 Neon nights and shots in the moonlight Single This Summer delivers clever messaging of quot trying to keep her from being single this summer quot We wanted the tempo and energy to match the storyline and feel like a summer song not some slow love song Oakley states about the song that ll have you carefree in the summer heat Matt Oakley apos s first song written with Nashville songwriters including GRAMMY Award winning songwriter David Ray Stevens Single This Summer ushers in good vibes in summertime Oakley sings quot we were two flames burning red wine and bourbon leaning on each other for a little southern comfort quot quot Single This Summer quot will be available on all streaming platforms June 28 one week after his appearance on Tampa Bay apos s Morning Blend on June 21 For more on Matt Oakley follow him on Instagram mattoakelymusic and TikTok mattoakley music