Welcome to my first album called Résumé recorded by my new band, Catfish Critters.
Let me start by saying thank you for supporting my project. Résumé is a tribute to the artists that I have been fortunate to work with throughout my career as well as a tribute to the amazing music of New Orleans. You will hear hit songs arranged within the many different styles from this great area.
For those of you that are not familiar with N’awlins music, I hope this album will teach you that it’s not about perfection or amazing singing. It’s loose and often times called greasy, vibe-e and perhaps most of all, a party! It’s meant to make you move, laugh & smile and make a stink face! So grab your favorite drink, kick off your shoes, take a deep breath and allow yourself to just let go and have a good time!
Special Thanks:
This album is dedicated to my amazing wife, Jeanne for her support and words of wisdom that have helped me achieve the goals I made for myself back in high school. I can’t thank you enough.
Secondly, I’d like to thank all the talented musicians on and off of this album for helping me grow and keep growing not only as a drummer but as an artist.
Thank you Leo Costa for taking this journey with me and making this the best album it can be. Tyler Hudock (July 6, 1985-August 23rd, 2022), for the amazing art work on this album. You captured exactly what I was envisioning and more.
My Roccapriore and DeVoll family. We have been through way too much over the last couple of years. You have helped me more than you will ever know.
Last but not least, the fans. Because of you this music and art will live on forever.
In memory of Dr. Richard Roccapriore (June 7, 1929 - April 28 2022). Thank you for all the life lessons and for allowing me to be me. I think about you every day and miss you but I know you are up there with either a Martini or Yellow Bird partying to my tunes with the rest of the family.
Side A
Free Ride
Ric Roccapriore - Lead & Background Vocals, Drums & Percussion
Billy “Bushwalla” Galewood - Lead Vocals
Robin Everhart - Bass
Kris Hawkins - Guitar
Andrew Doolittle - Guitar
Alex Navarro - Keys
Scheila Gonzalez - Sax
After The Lovin’
Rachel Rattner- Vocals
Nori Naraoka - Bass
Ric Roccapriore - Drums & Percussion
Jeff Marshall - Guitar
John Gros - Keys
Corey Gemme - Trumpet, Trombone & Clarinet
Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover
Darius Holbert - Lead & Background Vocals, Keys & Arrangement
Chris Ellis - Bass
Ric Roccapriore - Drums, Percussion & Background Vocals
Anders Mouridsen - Guitar
Anthony King - Guitar
Barbara Laronga - Trumpet
Lori Stuntz - Trombone
Scheila Gonzalez - Sax
Alex Budman - Sax & Horn Arrangement
Frankenstein
Ric Roccapriore - Vocals, Drums & Percussion
Derek Frank - Bass
Randy Gloss - Percussion
Matt Rohde - Keys & Arrangement
Anders Mouridsen - Guitar
Anthony King - Guitar
Side B
Suavecito
Ric Roccapriore - Drums & Vocals
Anders Mouridsen - Banjo
Corey Gemme - Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba & Clarinet
Ben Morris - Background Vocals
Release Me
Barbara Laronga - Vocals
Ric Roccapriore - Drums, Percussion & Vocals
David Arana - Whistler
Adam Cohen- Bass
John Gros - Keys
Johann Frank - Guitar
Corey Gemme - Trumpet, Trombone & Clarinet
No More Words
Ric Roccapriore - Drums, Percussion & Lead and Background Vocals
Adam Cohen- Bass
Jesse Berent - Guitar
Dave Schulz - Keys
Barbara Laronga - Trumpet
Lori Stuntz - Trombone
Scheila Gonzalez - Sax
Ben Morris - Background Vocals
Remedy (I Won't Worry)
Carol Hatchett - Vocals
Ric Roccapriore - Drums, Percussion & Back Ground Vocals
Barbara Laronga - Trumpet & Horn Arrangement
Lori Stuntz - Trombone
Lance Keller - Trombone
Scheila Gonzalez - Sax
Riley Baker - Tuba
The Last Waltz
Scott Bennett - Vocals
Anders Mouridsen - Guitar
Ric Roccapriore - Suitcase