Video Interview at Glam Metal -- August 13th '08
Video Interview at Glam Metal:
http://www.glam-metal.com/

Also check out the interview with Mike Levine of Triumph while you're there!

-- July 7th '08
Rik will be singing Lennon / McCartney songs in a "Let It Be" Beatles show, scheduled for Sat. Oct. 4 in Toronto, and Wednesday Oct. 8 in Ottawa. It promises to be a great concert, with Damhnait Doyle, Russell DeCarle and Andrew Craig also booked as the vocalists in front of a crackerjack 9 piece band.

LIVE 7/5 8pm EST Maximum Threshold Radio Show with Rik -- June 30th '08
Maximum Threshold Radio Show with Rik
The show will be on a live video/audio stream at http://maximumthreshold.net

An exciting new acoustic guitar trio has been born -- June 22nd '08
An exciting new acoustic guitar trio has been born: on June 16, Pavlo, Rik and Oscar Lopez shared some great food and wine, then started collaborating on new, original music. This project plans to evolve into an album with subsequent touring [projected for January through the spring of 2010].

The Humber Summer Songwriting Workshop -- June 12th '08
The Humber Summer Songwriting Workshop (HSSW '08, July 19 -25) will soon be here, an opportunity for songwriters at all levels to immerse themselves in a truly creative, constructive, inspiring environment. Held on the beautiful, lush and green Lakeshore Campus of Humber College in Toronto, the week-long workshop boasts a great faculty and an impressive lineup of guests. Hang out and learn from Emm Gryner, for example. U2's Bono recently named Emm's song "Almighty Love" one that he wishes he had written (along with great songs by Bob Dylan and Oasis). Rik Emmett, guitar hero from the legendary band Triumph, will teach songwriting and how to better accompany yourself on guitar. The writer of the Billboard # 1 hit "Black Velvet", Christopher Ward, has a lot to say about hit songs and why they resonate with people, and how to apply those ideas and strategies to your own writing. Ember Swift, a fiercely independent singer/songwriter will talk about building a career in the modern world of the Internet. In addition to these and other great faculty members, we'll have visits from entertainment lawyers, music supervisors, and major label- and indie-artists all week long. Also, the HSSW '08 offers, once again, lots of performance opportunities (more than ever!) and free song demo recording all week!

Humber Students' Songwriting Showcase -- May 1st '08
On Monday May 5, Rik is hosting a part of the Humber Students' Songwriting Showcase at Hugh's Room. Blair Packham will also be there to sing and play. So will Fergus Hambleton and Terence Gowan, plus a bunch of very talented past participants in the Humber summer workshop, including the incredible Justin Nozuka, who was nominated for Best New Artist at this year's Juno Awards.

Congrats to our grand prize winner! -- April 29th '08
Congrats to our grand prize winner for the Strung Out Troubadours contest at Maple Music!

The winner is Cole Kain from Chicago. Cole will be receiving a phone call from the Troubs and a way cool bolero tie .

RIK EMMETT RECEIVES HALL OF FAME AWARD WITH TRIUMPH IN CALGARY -- April 10th '08
Sunday night's 2008 JUNO Awards broadcast on CTV was the most-watched program of the night, checked out by 4.3 million Canadian viewers.

RIK returned home after receiving the huge honour from the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

Triumph Induction -- April 3rd '08
On Sunday, April 6, at The 2008, JUNO Awards, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) will induct Triumph into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Triumph will join some amazing artists in the Hall of Fame, including Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, The Guess Who, Rush, Bryan Adams and many, many more.

Download News! -- March 21st '08
RIK EMMETT CATALOGUE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD at

New Rik Emmett Podcast Interview! -- February 7th '08
Mega-talented Rik Emmett is in Cara's Basement. He opens up to host Cara Carriveau about many things including what is imperative to being a successful rock star, such as how to know when you've written a great song ("it passes the campfire test") and even how important it is for a rocker to have good hair! Rik Emmett has one of the most distinctive voices in rock & roll. He was part of the legendary Canadian rock trio Triumph, releasing nine studio, two live, and a greatest hits album - eight of which went gold. Check out the podcast! www.carasbasement.com

After More Than 30 Years, Triumph’s Legacy Lives On: -- February 5th '08
After More Than 30 Years, Triumph’s Legacy Lives On:
Canadian Music Hall of Fame to Induct Legendary Rock Band at The 2008 JUNO Awards
http://www.junoawards.ca/

TRIUMPH UNITES FOR SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL -- January 18th '08
The classic Triumph line-up (Rik Emmett/Mike Levine/Gil Moore) could not have selected a better way to reunite after a two decade absence - with what will undoubtedly be a show-stopping appearance at the 2008 Sweden Rock Festival. Held over a four-day span (June 4-7), the Sweden Rock Festival has been an annual event since 1992, and over the past few years, has been held in Norje, outside of Sölvesborg.

Win an autographed copy of the new AIRTIME CD -- January 12th '08
Check it out and all the details at www.houseofhaironline.com .Rik and Mike will be doing an interview with Dee Snider to promote the release this month. Details to come soon on when that will air but be one of 25 lucky winners to get yourself a autographed cd

January Promotions at Maple Music! -- January 7th '08
January Promotions at www.maplemusic.com

STRUNG OUT TROUBADOURS CONTEST

Come and see Rik Emmett and Dave Dunlop Rock Together for Kids! -- December 18th '07
Come and see Rik Emmett and Dave Dunlop Rock Together for Kids!!! at the Hard Rock Café in Toronto on Thursday February 7, 2008.

Hosted by Second City Alumnus Comedian Rick Wharton, this unique, intimate event offers every ticket holder the opportunity to get up close and personal with Rik and Dave and the Bay Street band Men In Suits as they Jam together for kids!

Holiday Promotions at Maple Music! -- December 14th '07
3 New Holiday Promotions at www.maplemusic.com

STRUNG OUT TROUBADOURS CONTEST

More AIRTIME Articles & Reviews! -- December 6th '07
More AIRTIME Articles & Reviews!

AIRTIME feature:
http://www.barrieadvance.com/article/55490

RIK EMMETT NEW CD HITS NUMBER 2 ON MAPLEMUSIC .COM -- November 28th '07
RIK EMMETT NEW CD HITS NUMBER 2 ON MAPLEMUSIC .COM
www.maplemusic.com

MapleMusic Top 10 Sellers
1. Cowboy Junkies Trinity Revisited CD/DVD

Check out Rik on the radio this weekend! -- November 23rd '07
How about a little AIRTIME this weekend
Check out Rik this weekend being interviewed on CFRB 'S ROCK TALK Sunday Nov 25 at 6pm. E.S.T. The show repeats at 1am ..

First AIRTIME Reviews are in! -- November 21st '07
From www.rocksquad.net
Airtime - Liberty Manifesto

When this disc arrived in my mailbox, I would have to say it was one of the most anticipated releases I have received to date. That says a lot after recent releases from Ministry, Queensryche, Motley Crue, Foo Fighters and more arriving in said mailbox.

RIK EMMETT'S NEW CD- AIRTIME (With Mike Shotton) -- November 1st '07
Releases Nov 19th to the world and with the preorders alone it has made it top five at Maplemusic.com There is a huge buzz about the new cd worldwide as it is Rik's first full blown rock release in years. ORDER YOUR COPY NOW

Riks' new hard rock project is coming! -- September 25th '07
We are pleased to announce the signing of the Airtime "LIBERTY MANIFESTO" CD to multiple labels.

Marquee in Japan and Escape Music in Europe have scheduled to release the CD the 3rd week of November.

RUSSELL BAXTER EMMETT -- September 11th '07
It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Rik's brother yesterday.
Russ was a true gentleman and enriched our lives just by knowing him. - Rick Wharton

Record Crowds! -- July 30th '07
Rik and the band played two shows this past weekend to massive enthusiastic festival crowds .Sharing the bill in London Ontario with Cheap Trick and Pat Benatar to over ten thousand people and the next night in Buffalo New York where the Rik headlined and rocked the Canal Concert series to over 8,000 people.

LIVE LIVE LIVE -- July 23rd '07
Rik has been on the road playing live dates with his band and with Dave Dunlop in support of the new CD, Live @ Hughs Room. Click here to order one. Check out the concert listings to see upcoming new dates. Would you like a private/network show in your town? This is where you can book Rik for a show in your area .Find out more on how you can book a network show in your area. Contact rickw@rikemmett.com

Triumph Rocks Against Diabetes -- June 21st '07
Rik, Mike and Gil have once again come together, this time to lend their support to Rock Against Diabetes. This new charity, started by Darrin Buchanan of RockSquad.net, features a year round celebrity and charity auction and summer concert series and gala. All proceeds go to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Guitar Workshop Plus -- May 15th '07
Rik is delighted to have been asked back to teach a master class and a seminar at the Guitar Workshop Plus again this summer, on Wednesday July 25. They're moving their location into Toronto at Humber College. Check them out at http://www.guitarworkshopplus.com

Troubs win two major awards! -- April 30th '07
On Friday, Rik and Dave won both the Duo of the Year, and the Album of the Year categories at the National Smooth Jazz Awards event. It was an amazing night for the lads, as the categories were near the top of the agenda, so they could sit back and just enjoy the rest of the show - which was full of superlative performances from the likes of Spyro Gyra, Warren Hill, Brian Culbertson, and a smoking new tune from Jeff Lorber that featured the host Alexander Zojnic on flute. Many grateful thank yous go out to the folks that took the time to vote on-line. The Troubadours have said that they "accept this recognition with all of the inspiration that comes with it, urging us forward to make music the best we know how. It's a huge honour to be ambassadors for the smooth jazz community in Canada, which is just such an incredible pool of talented performers."

Rik & Dave Battle for Multiple Awards. -- April 25th '07
This Friday, Rik and Dave Dunlop will attend the national Smooth Jazz Awards at the Living Arts Centre in Rik's home town of Mississauga, and will compete against each other in the Best Guitarist category, as they both also enjoy recognition in the Album Of The Year and Duo or Group of the Year categories. Whatever happens, they'll be schmoozing with the best of 'em, then catch an early-morning flight to Atlanta for a Troubadours gig on Saturday night.

National Profile Piece -- April 25th '07
Rik says, "I'm playing Twister here."
National profile piece by J. D. Considine in the Globe and Mail today.
Click here for the article.

Rik performs music from The Beatles. -- April 3rd '07
Rik will be appearing for two nights on April 11 and 12 with the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony and the Jeans & Classics Band, performing music from The Beatles.

Rik on the radio today! -- March 9th '07
Rik stops by the Hard Rock Café Studio at the corner of Yonge and Dundas Square in downtown Toronto TODAY, FRIDAY MARCH 9TH at 5:00 PM EDT. Rik will be heard live on Q107 FM'S “Friday Traffic Jam” ... there will be a live interview and they will spotlight Rik’s guitar playing skills as he jams along to a classic rock loop. Rik will be talking about what he is has been doing as of late with new recording projects and the induction to The Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Click here to listen online!

All gone! -- February 25th '07
The limited edition run of the "Brotherly Love" Philly bootleg CD officially sold out today. Thanks and congratulations to those who purchased that little bit of our history and supported us. Keep your eyes open for other opportunities like this. Meanwhile - the more professionally produced "Live at Hugh's Room" CD is on the way - stay tuned.

SOLD-OUT! -- February 22nd '07
Rik sells out LAC show in advance! - The Living Arts Centre show for March 3 is sold out! The Troubadours trio will play to a packed Theatre, and will concentrate on material from their soon-to-be-released CD, "Live at Hugh's Room".

Rik Got His Wings - Again! -- February 13th '07
Check out the launch of promo for Rik's new signature Dean reissue Flying V guitar!
Click here!

Candian Smooth Jazz Awards -- January 7th '07
On Jan. 8, the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards will open up their on-line voting procedure, and it's our pleasure to announce that Rik Emmett and Dave Dunlop are nominated in three categories, including Best Guitarist [both guys! Yippee and uh-oh ... more on that later], Best Group/Duo [for Strung-Out Troubadours], and Album of the Year [also for Strung-Out Troubadours].

Rik at the NAMM Show -- January 2nd '07
Rik will be at the NAMM show in L.A. http://www.thenammshow.com for a personal appearance and autograph-signing at the DEAN Guitars booth, on Jan. 20th, 2007.

New podcast interview! -- December 11th '06
Check out a recent podcast interview with Rik & Dave at clubkingsnake.com !

Click here.

The Troubs Leave the Crystal Lake Food Pantry In A State of Grace -- December 9th '06
Rik and Dave's performances in support of the Crystal Lake Food Pantry raised $40,000 toward the pantry's building fund goal. The highlight of the November concert for Nancy and Larry Eddy was winning the silent auction bid for the Rik Emmett autographed Dean Baby V guitar.

Hugh's Room for Dec. 13 Shaping Up as Something Special -- December 7th '06
Concert-goers to the Dec. 13 gig at Hugh's Room in Toronto are being invited to bring their video cameras and shoot away. In addition, the audio will be recorded for later release as a live Troubs CD. Rik & Dave are also planning to have a Limited Edition Bootleg of some other recent live performances, available at the merch table on this night only. [more]

Triumph to be inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame -- November 20th '06
Arrangements have been finalized to have Rik participate along with his former partners in Triumph as the band is inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame at a luncheon on March 10, 2007, during CMW, Canadian Music Week.

Yamaha Celebration Oct. 20, 2006 -- October 21st '06
In order to mark Rik's recommitment to Yamaha guitars, and his endorsement of the beautiful new line of CPX and APX acoustics, Rik will be flown into Los Angeles on October 21, along with an elite group of international endorsing roster artists, to attend a celebration surrounding the opening of Yamaha's new state-of-the-art custom shop facilities. This renewal of Rik's association with Yamaha marks 22 years benefitting from the "takumi", the artistry of master craftsmanship.

A Brush of Hope -- October 12th '06
Rik's painting for A Brush of Hope will be on display at Kitchener City Hall Rotunda from Oct 11 - 13 along with paintings from about 90 other Canadian celebrities! Fans will have a chance to see his painting at this time and will be able to bid on the painting between Nov 2 and 12 when it goes on Ebay!

Rik on WXRX 9/14 -- September 13th '06
Thursday September 14 at 4:15 pm Central, 5:15 pm Eastern, Rik will be doing a radio interview also streamed live on website www.wxrx.com. The interview will be with Stone & Double T on WXRX in Rockford, Illinois, to promote the

What a Summer! -- September 1st '06
From a smooth jazz festival in Canada to a heavy metal festival in Germany: from Artistic Directing a songwriting workshop to hanging & jamming with Alex Lifeson at the Guitar Workshop Plus: from family time at the cottage, to five classic rock outdoor shows, to an idyllic afternoon acoustic duo gig at the Chateau-des-Charmes winery, to a feature spot on the convention floor at the MIAC show: what a summer!

Rik's guitar solo "Found" by Todd Spielmacher -- August 1st '06
Back on July 5, Rik played a lead guitar overdub session for Todd Spielmacher, on a great tune called "Found".

Todd has it posted up on myspace. Rik's solo is on the tag, and kicks in around 3:15 or so ...

# 1 this week on the sales chart of Maple Music! -- July 3rd '06
The Strung-Out Troubadours CD continues to enjoy great success, rising to # 1 this week on the sales chart of Maple Music, Rik & Dave's retail home on the internet.

#4 this week at Maple Music! -- June 14th '06
The Strung-Out Troubadours are still hot at retail, #4 this week at Maple. Plus, check out some new celeb photos with Dennis DeYoung and Wolfgang Puck, added to the Celebrity Slide Show on the Photo Galleries page!

# 3 on the chart! -- June 9th '06
The Strung-Out Troubadours debut CD has climbed to # 3 on the Maple Top 10 sales chart.
[Check it out! http://www.maplemusic.com ]

Rik to appear on CBC's "Hockeyville" -- May 30th '06
Rik was recently taped by a CBC television crew, acting as a songwriting / producer consultant in an episode of a reality series, called "Hockeyville", helping a local small town community organize the writing and performance of a song that was staged on camera for the tv show.

LISTEN IN ON FRIDAY MAY 26TH! -- May 22nd '06
LISTEN IN ON FRIDAY MAY 26TH 9AM EST
To the Bob & Tom Show!
www.bobandtom.com

Order now through Maple Music! -- May 2nd '06
Strung-Out Troubadours CD -
Available across Canada at retail music stores May 23. Ask for it by name!

Order now online at Maple Music!
Click here

RIK EMMETT RETURNS TO QUEBEC! -- April 12th '06
RIK EMMETT RETURNS TO QUEBEC!
Venue :
Le Cabaret du Capitole
972, Rue St-Jean
Québec (Québec) G1R 1R5
Date :May 6, 2006

Hugh's Room date on March 31 gets CD Pre-Release Debut of "Strung-Out Troubadours" ! -- March 22nd '06
The Toronto "Hugh's Room" date on March 31 http://www.hughsroom.com - for ticket reservations please call (416) 531-6604 ] will feature Rik and Dave Dunlop debuting material from their new "Strung-Out Troubadours" release - and if all goes well with manufacturing, there should actually be a short run of Limited Edition, Pre-Release CDs for sale at the venue that night.

Third Show Added! -- March 8th '06
A third show has been added on Thursday April 6 to the Beatles Abbey Road show that Rik is doing with Orchestra London in London Ontario [originally scheduled for April 7 and 8]. A limited number of tickets are available - the link is http://www.orchestralondon.ca/0506/ticketing.shtml

RIK RETURNS TO TORONTO AND TO GERMANY! -- February 13th '06
TWO NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED...
RIK RETURNS TO TORONTO AND TO GERMANY

Fans will be happy for the return gig back home in Toronto at Hugh's Room, a very cool & intimate venue.

Concert Generates $13,000 for the Willow Creek Food Pantry! -- January 30th '06
[from an email to Rick Wharton]

I just wanted to thank you and your crew with Rik and Dave Dunlop for such a wonderful concert you put on this past weekend at Willow Creek Church in Crystal Lake, IL. We have gotten back so much positive feedback from the concert and everyone is clammering for more. This concert generated over $13,000 in profit to go toward the purchasing of a Food Pantry for the community. We serve approximately 1,200 people a month at our 900 sq ft. basement classroom pantry and half of them are children. Hunger in America is a sad but real situation. Please thank Rik and Dave again for me, for putting on one of the best concerts and generating this kind of income for our building project. Hopefully we can put on an encore performance next year!

Feb. 18 Chicago area "Doubleheader Night" details... -- January 10th '06
Just to clarify - Feb. 18 is a doubleheader night in the Chicago area. The date with "Jim Peterik and World Stage" at the MacAnnich Arts Center in the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn just outside of Chicago is a VERY SPECIAL GUEST status. Right at the beginning of the 8:00 p.m. start of the show, or pretty close to it, Rik will be doing two songs with Jim and his band ["Lay It On The Line" and "Magic Power"], and maybe doing "El Cuento" in a duet with Dave Dunlop, if ground travel logistics can be arranged. Then Rik [and Dave] will hop in a car and drive downtown to the House of Blues to play a headlining, full classic rock band set [probably going on just after 11 p.m. or so].

-- January 9th '06
This event was SOLD-OUT but extra tickets released!

"Jim Peterik and World Stage"
RIK EMMETT IS JIM'S VERY SPECIAL GUEST
Saturday, February 18, 2006

"Guitar God" Rik Emmett joins Big Shiny Tunes live on stage! -- December 30th '05
Rik showed up as a surprise guest at "Smilin' Jack's Bar & Grill" on Friday Dec. 16 and got up on stage to jam with Lou Riggillo's band during Lou's 40th birthday bash. The connection between the two musicians runs through Ed Stone, who engineered thousands of hours of sessions for Rik over the years, and who happens to be Lou's brother-in-law.

Rik Back In The Studio -- November 16th '05
Rik has retreated back into the studio this week with Dave Dunlop, to work on their new acoustic-based, world & smooth jazz duo guitar album. In between sessions, he'll hook back up with Mike Shotton to get busy on final overdubs and mixing on the "Airtime" hard rock project.

The RIK EMMETT BAND returns to MICHIGAN -- October 30th '05
The RIK EMMETT BAND returns to Michigan! Get your Rik Band fix ONE NIGHT ONLY! November 11, 2005 @ The Hayloft in Mt. Clemens, MI. Tickets: $15.00 see our concerts page for more info.

Funds raised for Katrina Relief Fund -- October 25th '05
Recently the Rik Emmett Band played Oshawa's Little Theatre (Oct. 7) to a sell out crowd and raised more than $1100 for the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund set up by the Red Cross.

LIVE @ 10 GIGS is a hit! -- September 12th '05
LIVE @ 10 GIGS has been in the top 10 best seller list at Maple Music for the last 6 weeks! This is a major compliment and testament to the appeal of this latest DVD release. We've received many positive comments about this DVD and we'd like to share one with you now:

Rik Emmett and Eddie Van Halen -- August 23rd '05
After two years of research, and a lifetime of being a Van Halen fan, author Abel Sanchez has completed a brand new Van Halen book. Entitled "Van Halen 101," it is currently being published by Author House and slated for release in September 2005. You may check www.authorhouse.com for details.

LIVE @ 10 GIGS NOW AVAILABLE! -- August 19th '05
THIS IS IT! This limited edition DVD release is what Rik Emmett fans have been waiting for: a collection of live performances that covers the span of Rik's musical talents and gives audiences a true taste of what he is all about. Get your hands on it before it's sold out!

LIVE @ 10 GIGS - update! -- August 9th '05
PRE-ORDER FROM Maple Music NOW! This is the DVD package RIK EMMETT fans have been waiting for!

NEW DVD - Coming soon! -- July 19th '05
Well Folks! It's been a long time in the making, but the next RIK EMMETT DVD is coming SOON!
We've sent off the master with all of the artwork to the printer and we're hoping to have "Live @ 10 Gigs" in our hot little hands within 2 weeks.

Domenic Troiano tribute -- June 22nd '05
At the National Jazz Awards last week, Rik sat in on a tribute to Domenic Troiano with other greats Jeff Healey, Prakash John, Whitey Glann, Roy Kenner, Rob Gusevs, Steve Kennedy, and Bernie LaBarge. "It was pretty cool," says Emmett.

The New Road Ahead - Volume 1 -- June 16th '05
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Classic Rock Revisited in association with Cowtown Digital have released an all digital download compilation of 11 songs by 10 classic rock superstars, including our own RIK EMMETT with the lead off track: "Blown Fuse". You can enter to win on the Classic Rock Revisited web site.

NEW VIDEO DOWNLOADS! -- May 25th '05
That's right! We have just added a new downloadable video package to the online store. It is a package of 3 videos of some acoustic guitar material done in the studio. This package is on for a special price... just $1 a song! Check it out in the merchandise page.

RIK RETURNS TO NEW YORK -- May 11th '05
Rik Emmett is returning for two shows in New York on June 9th and 10th! He'll be visiting Rochester and Albany performing his solo act in an intimate setting for his excited fans. Check the concerts page for more information on Rik's upcoming shows.

RIK EMMETT: GUITARIST OF THE YEAR! -- April 11th '05
Last night in Oakville ON, RIK EMMETT won the Canadian Smooth Jazz Award for Guitarist Of The Year! Rik is honoured to have received this award and is looking forward to another productive year with 2 DVDs out and two new albums tentatively scheduled for completion in 2005. You can see the results of the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards by visiting their web site.

RIK EMMETT at the Guitar Workshop Plus in Vancouver! -- April 6th '05
RIK EMMETT will be doing a master class and performing at the Guitar Workshop Plus in Vancouver, BC this summer! Visit the Guitar Workshop Plus web site for more details!

Humber College Songwriting Workshop -- March 27th '05
This summer, from July 23 - July 29, Humber College will be hosting a Songwriters' workshop with Rik Emmett serving as the Artistic Director! This workshop will have such accomplished artists as Damhnait Doyle, Justin Gray, Stephan Moccio, and Haydain Neale as well as special guests Tara McLean, Ian Thomas, and Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies and many more!

RIK EMMETT headlines 3rd Annual Guitar Summit -- March 8th '05
RIK EMMETT headlines Long & McQuade's 3rd Annual Guitar Summit. This event is the annual highlight of Long & McQuade University's clinic series. All proceeds from this event go toward The Coalition for Music Education. Click here for more info.

RIK EMMETT interview with SmoothJazzNow.com -- March 1st '05
Rik's recent interview with SmoothJazzNow.com has been posted at their web site. Rik talks about his recent nomination for GUITARIST OF THE YEAR among other things. Click here to read the interview.

RIK EMMETT and MICHAEL BURGESS - building a music program -- February 22nd '05
RIK EMMETT and MICHAEL BURGESS will be playing a benefit concert on April 22, 2005 at the Pembroke Festival Hall to establish a music program in the surrounding schools. Click here for more info on this even hosted by Rick Wharton

CMW, Rock n' Roll, and between the "covers" of the Secret Songbook -- February 22nd '05
Rik will be playing with the band at a brand new rock club opening in Hamilton this Saturday - then will be a guest resource leader for the Songwriter's Association at the annual Canadian Music Week / Standard Broadcasting songwriting seminar at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto on March 5.

Rik Emmett sings Eric Clapton -- February 15th '05
February 18 & 19 in London, Ontario, RIK EMMETT will be singing the classics from another legend, ERIC CLAPTON. Rik will be on stage with Orchestra London for two fabulous nights of classic songs. A limited number of tickets are still available at the Orchestra London web site. For more information visit our concerts page.

RIK EMMETT in CHICAGO -- February 1st '05
Check out THE RIK EMMETT BAND at the House Of Blues in CHICAGO -- THIS WEEK. Tickets for this show are still available at House Of Blues and Ticketmaster but they're going FAST.

CDs and DOWNLOADS -- January 31st '05
Check out Rik's digital downloads in the Audio and Video and also in the Merchandise Section.


It's an ALL GUITAR show! -- January 28th '05
RIK EMMETT, MIKE VASSOS, AND DAVE DUNLOP will be putting on a show you won't forget!
Tickets for the auditorium are selling fast; GET 'EM NOW! Rik and the boys have a few surprises on the set list...

RIK EMMETT nominated for GUITARIST OF THE YEAR! -- January 12th '05
Ladies and Gentlemen -Canada's finest and most eclectic guitarist- RIK EMMETT HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR GUITARIST OF THE YEAR!
VISIT THE SITE AND VOTE Support Rik and the Smooth jazz awards.

January 28th SHOW SOLD OUT -- January 11th '05
Well, if you were looking to see Rik in Concord, NH on January 28th, you're officially too late! Tickets for that show have sold out as of this week. DO NOT DESPAIR! There are still tickets remaining for the Saturday show with the RIK EMMETT BAND. Click here to find out more!

VIP SOLD OUT for Montreal weekend -- December 28th '04
VIP tickets have officially sold out for Rik's performance in Montreal on April 28 & 29, 2005! If you want to see Rik on this special Network show weekend, buy your tickets now! They won't last long...

JUST ANNOUNCED! -- December 7th '04
Looking for some essential Emmett as a Christmas gift? TWO Christmas CDs available NOW from Maple Music - Rik's musical Christmas store to the world. Order "The Spirit Of Christmas" now and get it autographed by Rik (while supplies last). Visit Maple Music now!

the SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS -- November 30th '04
The "Spirit Of Christmas" CD will be available DECEMBER 6th. In addition, RIK EMMETT will be personally signing each and every copy sold this holiday season! Make sure to order your copy today from Maple Music.

NEW AUDIO DOWNLOADS -- November 2nd '04
New mp3 downloads are available in the online store. Rik has been working with singer/songwriter Mike Shotton on a project for a TV show filled with kids' music, co-writing the first 4 songs of his new album Mike's Garage. This 4-pack of tunes is now available EXCLUSIVELY from rikemmett.com!

Biography on Rik Emmett -- November 2nd '04
A 13 part biography series, Toronto Biographies, on Rogers Television is proud to broadcast a special show of the life and times of one of Canada's finest. Rik Emmett will be featured during the week of November 8 - 14. We at rikemmett.com will have clips from the show after it has aired.

Rik gets his Diploma.... finally! -- October 23rd '04
READ THE SPEECH Rik gave to the graduating class of 2004 at Humber College.

On October 23, Rik will receive an honourary diploma at the Convocation Graduation Ceremonies at Humber College in Toronto. He will also make a speech for the graduates of the programs in the School of Creative and Performing Arts - Music, Theatre Performance, Theatre Production, Arts Administration, Creative Writing, and Comedy.

LAST CHANCE for Rik Emmett Band in Oakville! -- October 21st '04
LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS FOR RIK EMMETT and his band show to the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts this week http://www.oc4pa.com in what promises to be a great show - click here for more info. Rik has been popping up all over in interviews in support of the date and the presenting radio station THE WAVE has been playing 4 cuts of Rik's new cd GOOD FAITH that is available online or a your local music store.

RIK EMMETT returns to DETROIT -- October 6th '04
RIK is coming back to Detroit for an acoustic set on October 16, 2004. He'll be joined by David Dunlop on guitar, and Marty Anderson on keyboards. You can find out more info about this show from our concerts page.

Eventure Entertainment and The Emmett Family present 8 select guitars! -- September 29th '04
Eventure Entertainment and The Emmett Family are putting up 8 select guitars for auction! This is your chance to own a piece of history. Each instrument comes with documentation authenticating previous ownership by Rik Emmett and, if you wish, he'll even sign your new guitar!

The SUNGLASS BOYS -- September 28th '04
Stay tuned to CITY-TV in Canada the new comedy tv show "And... GO!" RIK EMMETT makes a special guest appearance on the show playing... himself. Rik is joined by comic pals Ian Thomas and Rick Wharton and director and producers Bruce Hunter and Rob Quartley.

Rik returns to The KEE -- September 22nd '04
This Saturday, Rik Emmett returns to THE KEE in Bala, ON after a long absence from this great venue. The set list is being finalized and the plans are all set for the show, and it promises to be a GREAT one!

Six and Twelve Concert Good Times -- September 21st '04
Rik Emmett dropped by and was a special guest at the Six and Twelve Concert guitar concert series at the Living Arts Centre this past weekend.

Cedar and Spruce guitar quartet on the bill got up and closed the night and "jammed" to Rik's "Three Clouds Across the Moon", a concert favourite from Rik's "Swing Shift " CD.


Six and Twelve will be "once-in-a-lifetime" -- September 12th '04
Rik reports that today's rehearsal for the upcoming September 18, 2004, Six and Twelve Concert at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, ON was "a very pleasurable experience." The jam on 3 Clouds featuring Rik with the Cedar and Spruce quartet promises to be a "once-in-a-lifetime experience."

Workshop Is Champ In Odessa -- August 31st '04
Three days ago in Odessa, Ontario, Rik Emmett headlined the first annual Canadian Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Championship, but for Rik the highlight of the weekend was doing a workshop.

Tickets ON SALE NOW! -- August 19th '04
Tickets are on sale NOW for a number of exciting Rik Emmett shows coming up soon! Of special note is the trio show scheduled for OCTOBER 22, 2004 in Oakville, ON at the Oakville Centre for the Arts. This show is going to feature an "after show artist chat". Find out more at the OCPA web site

Guest appearance on JD Project CD -- August 5th '04
John Drew has released his new CD - Tangled Web, by the JD Project. There are seven outstanding jazz/rock fusion tracks, very musicianly and progressive, including one entitled "See You Soon", which features a guest appearance by Rik Emmett on acoustic guitar and Dave Young on acoustic bass. The JD Project is John Drew on guitars & vocals, Scott Browne on drums, Kevin Grenier on keyboards and trumpet, and Mitch Taylor on bass guitar.

Guitar Workshop a blast! -- July 23rd '04
Rik did a session at the Guitar Workshop Plus http://www.guitarworkshopplus.com this weekend. He appeared on stage with Rob Bulger and David Celia for a few tunes...

NEW VIDEO FOR DOWNLOAD -- July 20th '04
As of today, there are 3 (count'em - three!) new videos available for download in our Digital Store!
These are previously unreleased full songs with audio from the Handiwork release party in 2002.

Rik Emmett in Canada AND the US in the same day! -- June 15th '04
That's right! Rik has a doubleheader booked for this Saturday, June 19th! He'll be kicking off the WNED Guitar Festival in Buffalo, NY then travelling North to Cambridge, ON to play the Lake Alive festival with Randy Bachman.

White Ribbon Show a Success! -- June 10th '04
This past Tuesday was the White Ribbon Benefit concert at The Phoenix in downtown Toronto. The show touted names such as Jeff Healey, Gary Cherone, The Trews, Billy Talent, and of course... Rik Emmett!

IT'S ALIVE!! -- June 4th '04
WELCOME to the NEW rikemmett.com web site! Let me be the first to thank you for visiting our brand new face to the world!

We hope you enjoy your visit, and tell all your friends about us. If you're interested in being a part of the Rik Emmett Network, click here to Sign up!

One day to go... -- June 3rd '04
The official launch of the new web site is just hours away now. A touch of paint here, a straightening of a picture there, and we're ready to go! I'm excited, aren't you?!

Rik's busy these days... -- May 26th '04
Rik is currently working on two studio/writing projects. One is a multi-level concept piece with the working title, "The Secret Storybook of Enrico Trovatore": the other is a rock album project, in collaboration with Mike Shotton [from Von Groove].

Good news! -- April 29th '04
Most of the coding for the new site is complete, now it's just a matter of filling up the framework with actual content for everyone to enjoy.

We've got lots of photos and interviews and press and audio and video and a whole lot more to put in here, so it may take a few days! ;) Bear with us, it'll be up soon.

Rik Emmett Rocks Brock -- April 23rd '04
Rik Emmett recently did an interview with Trish Audette of The Standard in St. Catherines where he played a sold out show on April 21st at Brock University.

wow... look at that... -- April 17th '04
It's been a couple of weeks now, and I am officially another year older... ;)

BUT ON TO THE SITE NEWS!

We're another couple of steps closer to a release. I know nobody is reading this right now, but I am keeping a little journal of things so that everyone can read the historic progress of the new site.

It's almost done... -- March 31st '04
I know you won't see any of this news until the new site is actually launched, but I thought I would keep updating this area so that there is some archive of the progress being made.

Benefit for the Coalition for Music Education in Canada -- March 25th '04
Rik Emmett and Jeff Healey were two of many Canadian Music icons that played at Healey's in Toronto on March 30. The show was to benefit the Coalition For Music Education in Canada and it was a huge success!

New web site in progress... -- March 19th '04
As you may or may not be aware, we are building a new web site to enhance the experience for all Rik Emmett fans. The new site is going to contain many new features including an enhanced Network members area as well as many many more audio and video clips available for download.

Eclectica Released! -- February 4th '04
The latest offering from Rik Emmett is a collection of transcriptions of his finest work. The Eclectica CD is available exclusively from Maple Music.

Q104 Interview in HALIFAX -- November 14th '03
RIK EMMETT with great guys Tom and JC from Q104 in Halifax and Bubbles (in glasses) from the hit show TRAILER PARK BOYS. Bubbles is a big fan of Rik's music over the years.

"Good Faith" released! -- November 9th '03
Rik's latest CD entitled Good Faith has been released. This CD is the latest offering from Rik and is available now at your favourite music store, or have it delivered right to your door by Maple Music.