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Richard Ray Farrell, from Niagara Falls, NY (1956) is an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, harmonica player and international recording artist. In 1976 Richard started busking and playing professionally in Paris, France.  He is comfortable as a solo acoustic artist or fronting his own band on the electric guitar. Richard toured with American artists RL Burnside, Louisiana Red, Frank Frost, Big Jack Johnson, Lazy Lester and Big Boy Henry. Richard formed Farrell & Black in 1995 with Mothers of Invention drummer, Jimmy Carl Black. They produced two CD’s and toured internationally for seven years.

Richard moved to Philadelphia in 2001, formed a band, and began performing with harp veteran Steve Guyger.  Richard produced seven CD’s before moving to Spain in 2014.

Bohemian Life (2003) contains originals and internationally acclaimed blues musicians. Acoustic Roots (2005) is solo acoustic offering blues and ragtime. Down Home Old School Country Blues (2006) with Steve Guyger has been called the best acoustic blues duo album to come out in years by Andy Grigg of Real Blues Magazine, British Columbia, Canada.  Stuck On The Blues (2007) is acoustic with Italian harmonica virtuoso Marco Pandolfi. 

Camino de Sanlucar (2009), features legendary Spanish flamenco and rock guitarist Raimundo Amador.  I Sing The Blues Eclectic (2011) delivers twelve originals and Shoe Shoppin’ Woman (2014) offers 8 originals and 3 blues classics.  

These CD’s charted in the US and achieved acclaim from critics worldwide.  Richard’s latest CD, 3 Pints of Gin, was released in the US February 2020 and immediately hit the charts. We are proud to state this CD was a 2021 Nominee for Acoustic Blues Album Of The Year from The Blues Foundation in Memphis,Tennessee! In 2022 Richard produced an electric album which was released by Nuba Records, Karonte Distribuciones and Cambayá.  Visit NEWS for the latest reviews on these well received albums.  

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  • Sat, Oct 04
    Oct 04, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Antequera, Polígono Industrial La Azucarera, C. Don José García Berdoy, 39, 29200 Antequera, Málaga, Spain
    Richard Ray Farrell Malaga Trio
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  • Wed, Oct 08
    Oct 08, 2025, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    Torremolinos, C. Danza Invisible, 8, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
    Tickets/Entradas 10€ (Beer, Wine or Soft Drinks Included)
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  • Tue, Oct 14
    Málaga
    Oct 14, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Málaga, C. Lagunillas, 53, Distrito Centro, 29012 Málaga, Spain
    Richard Ray Farrell Trio
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  • Oct 23, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Málaga, Pasillo de Sta. Isabel, 7, Distrito Centro, 29005 Málaga, Spain
    Enjoy acoustic blues in the newly renovated lounge of the 5 star Vincci Pasada del Patio Hotel.
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  • Sat, Oct 25
    Oct 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Córdoba, Bo. Cerro Macho, 14550, Córdoba, Spain
    Special 100 Years Foundation Cabriñana Bodega Rockera Richard Ray Farrell Trio
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  • Sat, Dec 13
    Dec 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Almuñécar, C. Prta de Granada, 19, 18690 Almuñécar, Granada, Spain
    Richard Ray Farrell Solo Acoustic
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