Rico & The Escape

Rico’s new project The Call Me Rico & The Escape brings together a full band with a soulful rock sound that is rooted in raw emotion and great songwriting. The recording sessions have already begun and the band plans on hitting the road to tour the new album in 2019.

Canadian musician Frédéric Pellerin, aka Rico, is a multi-talented musician, songwriter and producer who now calls Lyon, France home. Best known for his international success with his one-man-band project They Call Me Rico, he has solidified his reputation in recent years with a first prize at the French Blues Challenge (Solo/Duo) in Cahors, France in 2015. His performances at international events Jazz à Vienne, Cahors Blues Festival, Blues sur Seine, Cognac Blues Passions and Festival International de Jazz de Montréal have made Rico’s concerts unforgettable music events.

In July 2018, he has the immense honor of opening the night of FOURVIERE NIGHTS in LYON, in front of JACK WHITE. Find this moment here.

They Call me Rico & The Escape has been polishing its live show with performances at various concert halls in France. The new show will blend Rico’s famous explosive live show energy backed by a full band of bass, drums and keyboards. The group will have a lot of choice when it comes to picking the set list for the show, with songs from They Call Me Rico’s 3 albums on Voxtone Records and original songs from the new album.