I’m Rick

Musician & Voice Actor

Rick Charwin began playing drums in the fourth grade.  He was inspired after watching Ringo Starr and the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. He went on to study percussion and music at Berklee College of Music and graduated Kean University with a degree in music education. Rick has conducted, played in orchestral settings, shows, and performed on drum set with many groups over the years. Whether it’s rock, country, jazz, or blues, Rick will be able to drive your band with his smooth, “in-the-pocket,” and tasteful playing style.

Rick Charwin’s warm, smooth, clear light baritone is perfect for multiple Voiceover applications. He has extensive musical training, heavy performance, public speaking, and radio experience. Corporate/commercial to hip/edgy. Rick has had extensive radio air time, radio commercials airing on NJ 101.5 as well as WDVR FM. Voiceover for industrial film and commercial radio.  Rick has his own professional studio and can turn around your project in as little as 24 hours!

About Me

Rick Charwin is an old-school, two-fisted piano player with a baritone voice for all styles of popular music from Broadway to “The Boss.”  He performs relaxed and tasteful background music; swingin’ standards like Sinatra, and rock/soul piano.   Rick plays songs you know by heart in a style that is accessible, easy to listen to, entertaining, and fun.  He loves to mix the Great American Songbook with soft rock, folk, Broadway favorites, and a good dose of Country.

Historic Hotel Bethlehem

Rick will be playing for the first time at the AMAZING Hotel Bethlehem, on April 19th, 2020 from 6-9 PM in the Tap Room.
The address is: 437 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 – Phone(833) 247-5891
Please stop by for an evening of tasteful music in a one-of-a-kind setting!  You’ll be glad you came.

 

 

Upcoming Private Parties

  • Private party with the Hit-kicker Band (on drums) on February 23, 2020 in Bethlehem PA.
  • Private party (Solo Piano) on July 25th, 2020 in  Sandgate, VT.
  • Private party/wedding (piano ceremony/cocktail hour) on November 15, 2020, at Trump International, Bedminster, NJ.
  • Book Rick for YOUR private party now, just hit the contact button to get started

National Hotel Performances for 2020

I will be performing on piano and singing at the National Hotel in Frenchtown, NJ from 5-7 PM on the following Sundays in 2020:

  • January 12th
  • March 1st
  • June 14th
  • September 13th

Please stop in for a drink or for something to eat and enjoy some nice music.  I hope to see YOU there!
Address: 31 Race Street,Frenchtown, NJ 08825
Tel: 908.996.3200

Let’s TALK

Send an email below or contact me via phone at (908) 894-5505.

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