{"id":633,"date":"2013-10-25T12:21:33","date_gmt":"2013-10-25T19:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shannonmarcom.com\/blog\/?p=633"},"modified":"2013-10-25T12:21:33","modified_gmt":"2013-10-25T19:21:33","slug":"rich-hardesty-releases-song-video-absolutely-mangoed-tribute-weekends-urges-listeners-kick-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/shannonmarcom.com\/blog\/rich-hardesty-releases-song-video-absolutely-mangoed-tribute-weekends-urges-listeners-kick-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Rich Hardesty Releases New Song and Video, \u201cAbsolutely Mangoed;\u201d Tribute to Weekends Urges Listeners to \u201cKick Back\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Got to work on a fun project recently – see http:\/\/www.prweb.com\/releases\/2013\/10\/prweb11229894.htm<\/a> for all the available photos, along with a video.<\/p>\n

Rich Hardesty once again brings his laid-back, feel-good music directly to his fans across the globe. His new ode to relaxation, weekend fun and the enjoyment of adult beverages, \u201cAbsolutely Mangoed,\u201d is sure to please both current and future fans alike.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Working independently, as always, without the support of a major record label, Rich Hardesty once again brings his laid-back, feel-good music directly to his fans across the globe. His new ode to relaxation, weekend fun and the enjoyment of adult beverages, \u201cAbsolutely Mangoed\u201d is sure to please both current and future fans alike.<\/p>\n

\u201cKick back, here comes the weekend, ain\u2019t nobody gotta feel no pain tonight. Outside on the patio, the newsman said there ain\u2019t no rain in sight.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The tune highlights the fun-loving, easy-going lifestyle of this artist and his fans, much like other Hardesty fan favorites \u201cCulturally Insane\u201d and \u201cBack to Jamaica.\u201d Over the last decade and a half, Hardesty and his unique tunes have amassed an international fan base thanks to his hard-working grassroots tours and online community building. Rich\u2019s music emphasizes a sun, sand and surf mentality, despite his upbringing in the midwest, and it brings that vibe to listeners around the world, from Vladivostok to the Virgin Islands.<\/p>\n

\u201cGot a smile on my face, drinks to the sky. It\u2019s a win-win situation. Everybody\u2019s fine.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

When asked about his inspiration for \u201cAbsolutely Mangoed,\u201d Rich says it\u2019s all about making people forget their troubles. \u201cI just want to entertain people. If they hear this song on the radio, online or in person and it inspires them to sing or dance, I\u2019ve done my job.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can forget \u2018cause we ain\u2019t got no problems. We\u2019re feelin\u2019 all right. Feelin\u2019 all right.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

After performing thousands of concerts around the world, Rich still gets a charge from the audience. \u201cI live to entertain. I\u2019m relentless. I won\u2019t stop until everyone who attends becomes a fan. My secret is giving the crowd something they don\u2019t expect.\u201d Rich counts gigs in Australia, Jamaica, Miami and his hometown of Indianapolis among some of his favorites.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe weekend\u2019s almost over, and I ain\u2019t gonna put up a fight. I\u2019m gonna get absolutely mangoed tonight.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Although Rich\u2019s music has been compared to artists such as Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, and Jimmy Buffet, he feels his style is a bit more eclectic. \u201cIt\u2019s such an honor to be mentioned in the same sentence as those guys, but I do my own thing. Naturally, we all make music that is considered \u2018feel-good,\u2019 but my music is a fusion of rock, pop, and folk that\u2019s unique, in my humble opinion.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe weekend\u2019s almost over \u2013 or has it just begun? Absolutely mangoed, watching the setting sun.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

For more information about Rich Hardesty and to experience \u201cAbsolutely Mangoed,\u201d pour yourself a margarita or mojito and head to http:\/\/www.richhardesty.com, or join in on his celebration of sun, surf and sand on Facebook at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/richhardestyfanpage, Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/richhardesty, or YouTube at http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/richfeelgood.<\/p>\n

After being involved in music nearly his entire life, international recording artist Rich Hardesty began his professional career in 1992 by fusing his passion for rock, pop, and folk to create a unique trademark sound all of his own which he quickly found to be widely well-received.<\/p>\n

Soon after starting out on his professional journey, Rich found himself courted for the “Jagermeister Tour.” He was voted the #1 artist on the tour for 10 years running and played sold-out shows at such famous clubs as House of Blues in Las Vegas and 4th and B in San Diego.<\/p>\n

Writing jingles for Jagermeister, Rich discovered a knack for combining brand marketing and entertainment. Of his many accomplishments, he is proud to have toured with Pepper and Slightly Stoopid, being asked to headline for John Mellencamp\u2019s 50th birthday party, and to have a long-standing endorsements with Ovation guitars, Jagermeister, and others.<\/p>\n

During his 18-year career Rich has performed in more than 2,000 live shows, recorded 11 indie records, and has had his songs featured in such films as Totally Baked and 69 the Highway.
\nRich\u2019s sound has been described as a combination of Jack Johnson, Sublime, and Dave Matthews Band-meets-John Mayer with a reggae-rasta touch.<\/p>\n

Rich notes that he has been influenced most by Bob Marley, Jim Croce, James Taylor, The Grateful Dead, Jack Johnson, and Sublime. Rich is proud to note that he is a member of the \u201cThe Parrot Head Webring\u201d and molds his music around the same laid-back, feel-good vibe of the legendary Jimmy Buffet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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