prattle on, rick. – It began upon his first encounter with Van Morrison’s Moondance album; what followed was a lifelong obsession with kindred spirit Morrison ...more

prattle on, rick. – It began upon his first encounter with Van Morrison’s Moondance album; what followed was a lifelong obsession with kindred spirit Morrison and classic soul music. When North Carolina native Patrick Rickelton moved to Nashville at age 17 the songwriting began in earnest.  Several years later he was a high school teacher by day, secretly shedding his teacher uniform after school to reveal his rock-n-roll costume nights & holidays (it had a little “p” on it). Rickelton helped form Nashville’s indie-pop band Greenland in January 2006, serving as keyboard player; by November the band was on stage with Diane Sawyer and the Good Morning America crew receiving their award for “Best Song” in YouTube’s Underground Contest. In mid-2007 Rickelton and Greenland mate Tres Crow commenced a quieter side project, Noble Three, exploring their mutual love for the harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel and the melodies of Oasis.

Now with the teaching career on indefinite hiatus, Rickelton introduces Communion Bread, his debut EP as prattle on, rick. Recorded and produced by Josh Fuson, Communion Bread is, well, listen for yourself...