Press kit, Mara & The Charm · Press kit, official use
Andrew sings and is the lead-guitarist for Mara & the Charm. He got his first guitar in third grade and says he spent the first couple years jumping around his Texas living room to KISS and Beatles’ records. Andrew is known for nailing complex lead solos with perfect tone. He is also the tallest member of the band at 6 foot 3 inches. Rick, who hails from the Kansas City area, is a multi-instrument specialist, playing keyboards/synths, saxophones, bass guitar, and singing leads as well. Prior to relocating to Seattle, he performed in venues throughout the Midwest and has worked in numerous bands playing a variety of musical styles, including as keyboardist in a Prince Rick, who hails from the Kansas City area, is a multi-instrument specialist, playing keyboards/synths, saxophones, bass guitar, and singing leads as well. Prior to relocating to Seattle, he performed in venues throughout the Midwest and has worked in numerous bands playing a variety of musical styles, including as keyboardist in a Prince tribute and for ten years with the show/dance band Kokomo. His musical influences include Paul McCartney, Victor Wooten, Rush, and the Police.
