Rick Huckaby
Tuesday, February 23rd at Hollywood Disco, Nashville, Tennessee

My friend and Nashville recording artist, songwriter and former KIX 96 DJ from Spokane Jeremy McComb picked me up to see true local Nashville talent. We went to the Hollywood Disco to see his friend and song writing buddy Rick Huckaby. When we showed up Rick was performing a few acoustic songs including the fantastic “In My Room” and the Trace Adkins hit written by Rick “Muddy Waters”.

Man, Rick Huckaby is so talented. I stood in amazement wondering why that is not a hit for him, although I thought it was really cool how when he was done performing “Muddy Waters” he thanked Trace Adkins for making his song a hit.

Rick talked about how Jeremy gave him an Idaho education a few weeks ago and it was a little scary. I thought that was hilarious being from Spokane and hearing about Idaho in Nashville.

Throughout most of the set I was amazed that he’s not the most famous artist in Nashville. This town truly has the most talented people and everyone pays their dues for years and is happy for the success that follows no matter what degree of success it is.

Jeremy was telling me that this is the first time some of the players in Rick’s band played together. But you would have never guessed it because they were tight, professional, fun and had amazing stage presence. This show was complete with the bass player sending a text to his girlfriend that they are getting ready to play her favorite song. The performers just had great personalities.   

Rick Huckaby looked and sounded a little like Brendan Benson from the Racontuers. Rick is a true Nashville talent that ended his set with a bluesy and fantastic cover of “Lets Get It On” by Marvin Gaye.

I’m left amazed about the talent, song writing skill, fun that is Rick Huckaby.

Check out his music HERE!

Check out more photos from the show HERE!

Matt@checkitoutmusic.com