| Rick
Marcel and the Radiance Band has been an established
act since 1993, going strong 10+ years, this band has performed
a wide variety of shows anywhere from the most modest clients
to the more energetic party group. With over 200 songs to choose
from The Radiance Band can accommodate any size,
any age group, and any type of crowd.
The
Radiance Band is a highly sought after band that consist
of 6 pieces, one male lead and guitarist, two
lead female vocalist, a female keyboardist, a female bassist,
Drums and a optional saxophonist. One of the greatest assets about
the band is that the style on music varies from Rock ‘n’
Roll, Funk, 80’s pop, Jazz, R&B, Motown and even some
hip hop. So you'll never hear the same thing all night.
If you want
a high energy show that you’ll never want to end, or if
you just need to accommodate a more sophisticated crowd, The
Radiance Band does it all. Professionalism and experience
puts this Band in first at making your special event “Special”.
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About
Rick Marcel
The name Rick
Marcel has become a very influential household name. Born in Rochester,
NY, April 15, 1966 Rick Marcel set out with a vision as a child
to differentiate himself from the “ordinary” musician.
At the tender age of ten he began playing the bass guitar as a
primary instrument. After mastering the basics he soon took the
same passion for learning the bass and put it into guitar. As
a natural born leader he formed his band in 198. He named the
band “Radiance” as stated by Webster : radiating rays
or reflecting beams of light, vividly bright and shining, GLOWING.
"Radiance" the band was a major essence of the music
scene in Rochester NY. Eager to become all that he could be, Rick
left New York in 1985 to work in Minneapolis with artist such
as, The Artist Formerly known as Prince, Tony La Mans, Mavis Staples
and many more. As a well rounded musician he move to Los Angeles
to work as a producer and there he established Marcel Productions.
In 1993, He moved to Houston, TX where he immediately became a
household name by climbing to the top of the who’s who among
Houston’s musicians. Rick then reformed his band as Rick
Marcel and the Radiance Band, which consist of up to seven pieces
and is one of the most highly sought after bands’ throughout
the city. The Radiance Band plays a wide variety of music from
Motown, R&B, Funk, Rock and Roll to good ole fashion Blues.
As a renowned
musician/vocalist throughout the city, Rick is also a group member
of the Abundant Life Cathedral and performs live in and out of
the city.
Unstoppable,
as most would describe him, his skill and technique have become
so unquestionable, as a seasoned musician, Rick has been blessed
with the opportunity to work with various artist and nationally
recognized record labels including Cash Money Records. Rick is
definitely history in the making, and is considered to be notorious
for being a Musician Extraordinaire.
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Rick's
Discography
Teena Marie
/ So in Love / Cash Money Records 2004
Prince / Love Sexy 1988
Prince / Graffiti Bridge 1989
Prince / Batman Soundtrack / Paisley Park Records 1988
Blue Streak Soundtrack / 2000
The Brothers Soundtrack 2001
Tony Lamans / Paisley Park Higher than High 1989
Gary Mayes & New Era 2002 Gospel
Mark Taylor & ALC / Live / Ablife Records 2002/ Gospel
Juvenile / 400 Degrees / Cash Money Records 1998
Juvenile / G Code / Cash Money Records 1999
Juvenile / Project English / Cash Money records / 2000
Big Tymers / Get your roll on / Cash Money 2000
Big Tymers / Heavy Weight / Cash Money 2003
Little Wayne // The Block Is Hot / Cash Money Records 1999
Little Wayne / Cash Money Records / 2000
Little Wayne / Cash Money Records 2003
The Hot Boys / Gorilla Warfare / Cash Money Records 1999
Mack 10 / Cash Money Records 2002
BG / Choppa City 1 2 & 3/ Cash Money Records 1998 1999 2002
2001
Lil O / Hip Hop 2003
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