Richard Green Band

"Crafty, hooky tunes that slip easily between Beatles and Dire Straits...Green can no longer be discounted as a nowhere man." --Glen Starkey, New Times
Richard Green is a longtime Central Coast favorite, featured at such major events as the Live Oak Folk Festival, sharing stages with the likes of Steve Forbert, Bo Diddley and many other nationally-touring acts.
Born into a musical family, Richard learned to play many different instruments. On his 2009 release, "Better Days", he keeps the songwriting in the family, sharing lyric credits on five songs with brother Matthew Green, who adds trumpet and harmonies as well. The other nine songs are Richard's own, backing his lead vocals on guitar, bass, keyboards and sometimes percussion.
Local stars put icing on the cake: cellist Bob Liepman (of Bob & Wendy), pianist Brett Mitchell, and drummer Dean Giles. Vocal support comes from Richard's wife Lori Olson-Green, longtime pal Paul Hobbs, and Cindy Giovacchini.