Van Richards

About Van Richards

"Hearing Van sing you could easily mistake him for being the bastard son of any of Australia’s great song writing troubadours, Paul Kelly or John Williamson for example. But Van has his own distinct style and more so a very unique voice to tell a story, stories that conjure up a very Australian theme that will have you reminiscing the likes of Banjo Patterson and Henry Lawson. His simple yet effective guitar playing and unique story telling style make Van a very engaging act that will certainly leave punters wanting more, you really start asking questions about the characters in his songs. For many years he has absorbed the influences of Classic song writers like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson and melded them with his own idea’s and views on the world he has travelled so far and wide, playing his Acoustic guitar all the while… " Rohan Staples