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Guitar International Magazine - Publisher (2004 - 2026)
Rick publishes Guitar International with interviews of music legends including: Les Paul, Slash, Buddy Guy, Judy Collins, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Jimmy Webb, Steve Cropper, Jose' Feliciano, Leslie West, Richie Havens, Steve Earle, Jesse Colin Young & more!
Tracks - Info/Lyrics
MEDIA GALLERY
(L - R) Les Thompson (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), Rick, and John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
Raul Malo (The Mavericks) and Rick Landers at The Birchmere in Virginia - photo credit: Ron Goad
Don Wilson (The Ventures) and Rick Landers at NAMM Anaheim, CA.
Jimmy Webb, Siobhan O'Brien & Rick Landers
Les Paul & Rick in NYC 's Iridium for their 2nd interview - photo credit: Joseph A, Rosen
Jim Nagle (dobro); Irwin Anolik (Djembe); Rick Landers (vocals/guitar); Sam Baumel (Fiddle) - photo credit; Ron Goad.
Appalachian Hollow plays the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival - Ron, Jim, Tim, Irwin, Bruce & Rick
Rick at Donoharm Farm 2023
Rick and his new book, "The Adventures of Digit & Tess" now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, WalMart, etc.
2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival - photo credit: Leo Aspirasl - (Lto R) - John Werntz, Jim Nagle, Irwin Anolik, Bruce McDonald, Rick (me), Ron Goad and Sam Baumel….
John Werntz (bass), Ron Goad (drums), Rick Landers, Les Thompson (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) - Photo credit: Dustin Delage
Rick Landers & Heartland - Earth Day Celebration Apriln. 21, 2024 - Universal Unitarian Church Oakton, Virginia
Rick Landers & Heartland on soft opening day at Earp's Ordinary December 8, 2023 - Photo credit: Diana Quinn
Rick Landers & Heartland at the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival, DC - image by Adam Stern
The legendary guitarist, Scotty Moore, and me at his home in TN...a gentleman, indeed....Rick
Guitar International magazine publisher, Rick Landers, interviews Johnny Winter in. Annapolis, MD - photo (c) Rick Landers.
Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Rick, Billy Morrison (The Cult, Camp Freddy)
NPR Washington DC PSA for Jimmie Spheeris - - Photo credit: Andy Markley
Irwin Anolik (djembe); Rick Landers (guitar/vocals); Tim Spong (bass) & Jim Nagle (dobro) - photo credit: Judith Presson - Reston Lake Anne Farmers Market (11/02/2024)
1957 Gibson Southern Jumbo and 2024 Gruene Koa “Terry” model SN #001
Meeting percussionist, Dave Elliott, who performed with the legendary Danny Gatton for 18 years, at Clare's & Don's Beach Shack, Falls Church, VA.- photo credit: Ron Goad
2023 Gruene 00038 KOA Serial Number 1 "Terry" model...
RL & Heartland - image courtesy of Judith Presson
Rick Landers - Image by Mike Davis Photography (c) 2023
Rick Landers - Image by Mike Davis Photography (c) 2023
Rick Landers - Image by Mike Davis Photography (c) 2023
Rick Landers - Image by Mike Davis Photography (c) 2023
Rick Landers - Image by Mike Davis Photography (c) 2023
Dawson, NM, cemetery at grave of Iva McCutcheon who died in 1913. Photo credit: Terry Landers
JVs Restaurant: Rick Landers; Jim Nagle; Ron Goad & John Werntz (Rick Landers & Heartland) - Photo by: Dr. Jim Thorne
1984 white Fender Esprit Elite that's morphed into a golden yellow over time.
Rick Landers - Image by Mike Davis Photography (c) 2023
Ron Goad, John Werntz, Rick Landers - photo credit: Dustin Delage
JV's Restaurant - Clockwise from bottom left: John Werntz (bass); Rick Landers (Lead vocals/guitar); Jim Nagle (dobro); Dr. Jim Thorne (Friend: singer-songwriter); Ron Goad (backing vocals; percussion) - photo by: Denise Henderson
2023 Gruene Guitar - 00038K - Koa; custom build for Rick, pictured ready for quality control proofing period.
Rick Landers - photo credit: Dustin Delage
2021 Gruene OG-30"Amelia" model SN #001 San Antonio, TX, beast!
Earp's Trifecta #1 - Paul Wolfe, Rick Landers and Jillian Matundan
Blue Wing Frog III - photo credit: Sherry Stewart
Rick showcased at Cafe Montmartre (7th time) - Photo courtesy of Jay Keating.
L-R - Ron Goad, Jim Nagle, Rick, John Werntz - photo credit: Jay Keating
Blue Wing Frog II - photo credit: Sherry Stewart
(c) 1977 Rick Landers - photo credit: Kerry Landers
RL & Heartland w/Tim Spong
Photo credit: Mike Davis Photogrtaphy
Oakton, VA -Photo by: Ron Goad
Photo credit: Mike Davis Photogrtaphy
Photo credit: Mike Davis Photogrtaphy
Photo credit: Mike Davis Photogrtaphy
Leviathan by Rick Landers
Big Cadillac by Rick Landers
Hollywood & Vine by Rick Landers
Vintage 1950 Gibson CF-100 named Joy after Joyce Lundy, granddaughter of the legendary fiddler, Emmett Lundy.
Red by Rick Landers
1991 Custom 12th Fret Telecaster with early Joe Barden pups...
1946 Gibson Southern Jumbo
Blue Wing Frog - photo credit: Sherry Stewart
'26 L-0; '31 L-00; '46 J-45; '64 J-200 all Gibsons
...at 14 with my first electric guitar (Michigan) - photo credit: Peggy Landers
Photo credit: Mike Davis Photogrtaphy
Photo credit: Terry Landers
2019 Herndon Festival
1939-1942 Kalamazoo mandolin
Concertina
Blue Wing Frog IV - photo credit: Sherry Stewart
1991 McSpadden dulcimer
Rick - Photo ccedit: Mike Davis Photography
Photo credit: Mike Davis Photography
Photo credit: Mike Davis Photogrtaphy
Photo credit: Mike Davis Photogrtaphy
ADK Area 51 Commemorative mics - matched pair.
1964 Gibson J-200
'53-'57 Favilla Baritone Uke
1959 Ste11a Japonica Guitar
1993 Yamaha LA-28e - Japan Custom Shop
1959 Stella Facto Japonica (Rare!)
1959 Stella Facto Japonica (Rare!)
Interviews:
Virginia Voyage magazine (Virginia)
Tennessee Highlighter (Nashville, TN)
Bold Journey magazine (Los Angeles, CA)
Nashville Voyager magazine (Nashville, TN)
Canvas Rebel magazine (Los Angeles, CA)
Dr.. Matthew Warnock Podcast (Tucson, AZ)
Wispy Mop Music Podcast (Frederick, MD)
Radio Hotline w/Dennis Price (Vienna, Virginia) - 2x
Wispy Mop Music Interview ((Part 1 VIDEO)
Wispy Mop Music Interview (Part 2 VIDEO)
GEAR
My performance gear is usually limited to a vintage 1946 Gibson J-45 or 2021 Gruene OG-30 (SN #1), a 2023 Gruene 00038 Koa named "Terry" (SN #1,), a 2023 Gruene D-18 (SN #1), an SA330x Fishman sound system with a Shure SM58 microphone, a Roland Cube EX amp, a Fishman Platinum effects pedal and a Boss VE-8 Harmonizer. My other guitars include: a vintage 1957 Gibson Southern Jumbo, a vintage 1950 Gibson CF-100, a 1973 LR-15 LoPrinzi (Brazilian), a 1973 LoPrinzi (Brazilian) 12-String; a 1993 Yamaha LA-28e Special Edition/Japan Custom Shop); a 1991 Custom Telecaster with early Joe Barden pickups; a 1981 Yamaha CJ-838,, a custom made 2014 Appala Grand Symphony, a 1920s no name hand-made parlor guitar, a 2019 Tokai Love Rock LS-196, a 1994 McSpadden dulcimer and I recently purchased a high D penny whistle handmade by American bagpipe maker, Seth Hamon. I also recently purchased an early 1950s Favilla baritone ukelele and another from the 1970s, and a Peavey 2-12 Chorus amp, Oh, and I picked up a 1939 Kalamazoo mandolin, a vintage concertina, three pairs of vintage maracas and a vintage 1946 Gibson Southern Jumbo acoustic guitar with a mid-1940s case!
2026 Performance Dates
Rick Landers & Heartland - “Songs from the Heartland”
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MacKenzie's Tunes & Tonics, 3950 University Dr, Unit 210, Fairfax, VA 22030
Full band on May 22 at Mackenzie’s Tunes & Tonics with multi-award winning songwriter, Rick Landers and Ron Goad, John Werntz, Jim Nagle, Larry Tapper, Irwin Anolik and Bruce McDonald…..All original tunes! Great food and craft beers and a wonderful staff!
Rick Landers & Heartland at Reston's Lake Anne Farmers Market (10:00 am or before - 12:00 noon)
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Reston's Lake Anne Farmers Market, 1609-A Washington Plz, Lake Anne Village , Reston, VA
We'll roll out a few sets of our all original show, "Songs from the Heartland" that will. include: "Red," "Brand New Day," "Leviathan," "Working Overtime," etc. and new songs like, "Wheels Go 'Round," "Carousel," and more! https://www.ricklanders.com
5th Annual Race Amity Day
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NOVA Baha’i Center, 21415 Cardinal Glen Circle, Sterling, Virginia
Rick Landers & Heartland have been invited to participate in the 5th Annul Race Amity Day and perform a couple of our original songs for the NOVA Beha’i Center. We’re looking forward to entertaining the group at their annual event!
Rick Landers & Heartland at The Barns At Hamilton Station Vineyard
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The Barns At Hamilton Station, 16804 Hamilton Station Rd Hamilton, VA, VA 20158
Rik Landers & Heartland will perform their all originals show from 2-5 pm with Rick (vocals/guitar); Ron Goad (percussion); Larry Tapper (Harmonica); john Werntz (bass); Irwin Anolik (djembe); Bruce McDonald (keyboards)….! We’re thrilled to head out to the Piedmont area in Hamilton, VA to offer our Americana-Folk-Pop-Country and a little jazz to the Barns’ patrons!
Rick Landers & Heartland at Reston's Lake Anne Farmers Market
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Reston's Lake Anne Farmers Market, 1609-A Washington Plz, Lake Anne Village , Reston, VA
We'll begin at 10:00 am or before and end at noon when the market closes, at the beautiful Reston Lake Anne location! Ranked as the #2 farmers market in Virginia, you'll find GREAT produce and other "stuff" from nearby farmers, the scenic Lake Anne and LIVE MUSIC of our popular original Americana, Pop, Folk, Contemporary Adult and soft rock tunes! By this date we'll have our second album released, and we'll perform all of our songs from our "Randomness" album! https://www.ricklanders.com
CREDITS & LEGAL
Credits:
Vocals: "If I'd Given My Heart to You'" - Rick Landers (Lead vocalist)
Vocals: "Open Up" (Studio) - Rick Landers (Lead Vocalist)
Producer: "If I'd Given My Heart to You" - Stacy Hogan (A Writer's Paradise Studio, Nashville, TN)/Producer: Marco Delmar (Recording Arts, Arlington, VA)
Producer: "Open Up" (Studio) - Stacy Hogan (A Writer's Paradise Studio, Nashville, TN); Marco Delmar (Recording Arts, Arlington, VA)
Photos by: Mike Davis, Peggy Landers, Terry Landers, Ron Goad, Sherry Stewart, Jay Keating, Ron Goad, Andy Markley, Adam Stern, Diana Quinn, Steve Pendlebury, Gerald Martineau - All other photos are (c) Rick Landers 2021,
Legal Notice:
The contents on this site may not be distributed beyond the intended original recipient(s). Permission to distribute creative works must be approved in writing by the copyright owner (Rick L, Landers), who can be contacted via the contact area on this site. All works (music, lyrics, recordings) at this site are provided for display purposes only and are not for resale in any manner, without the express permission of the copyright owner (Rick L. Landers). Rick L. Landers is a registrant of BMI and any use of the his music for paid or unpaid performances are required to be submitted to BMI.
CONTACT
Rick Landers - Reston, Virginia (703-946-9871) - Rlandersmg@gmail.com
