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GUITARIST AND TEACHER

My new Cd,"Full Soul Ahead",is out and available at: Old Time Music, Off the Record, M-Theory, Tecolote Guitar Works, Classic Bows, Lou's Records, Spin Records and Earth Song Books & Gifts


"Fretology", the second solo instrumental guitar album from guitarist Wayne Riker features a broad spectrum of original instrumental compositions, highlighted by musical elements of blues, jazz, folk,funk,reggae and classical styles.

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"Fretology is a wonderful CD by a musician on a journey.Wayne Riker can play the hell out of electric blues on a Strat,or deep bebop on a hollow body,but he wasn't content to settling into a niche.The disc exemplifies his compositional prowess,with a definite freedom of technical execution.For many,open tunings are a dead end.For Wayne,they're an open door. Fretology is a joyful snapshot of his journey."

Andy Volk,Music author(Volk Media Design),December,2008

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"Throughout,Riker makes this disc a departure from many other acoustic guitar discs,particularly avoiding an unadventurous,sonic wallpaper sound by keeping his notes flowing evenly,without a missed note or fret buzz anywhere on the album."

"Fretology" displays Riker's ability to compose and play complex styles,ranging from bluegrass,funk,and jazz to bluesy and genre bending improvisational tunes.

"Fretology" is a great listen,easy on the ears,and presented with the mastery of an accomplished teacher."

Frank Kocher (San Diego Troubadour,March,2009)

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"Whole battalions of musical notes ringing out,leaving the listener wondering what they just heard,but ready to go back and hear them again and again. Fretology is a welcome signpost of Riker's skills;there's something about it that forces one to pay attention and listen all the way through.Perhaps all music should be like this.Fortunately,Wayne Riker's Fretology is.

Vic Chapman (The Espresso,March,2009)

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"Fretfull"- The debut CD from guitarist Wayne Riker,an eclectic mix of all original solo acoustic guitar instrumentals.

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"compositions that are musical,with good chord changes and some mighty fine picking...the

variety of tunes and approaches keep things fresh throughout this disk."

Paul Hormick (San Diego Troubadour,August,2008)

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"Wayne Riker's guitar supremacy is displayed on "Fretfull"...it's inspirational,as Riker makes it sound easy."

Ollie (The San Diego Reader,August,2008)

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"tone poems moving through a variety of tempi and moods....the playing and writing here are very strong and reflect the diverse influences heard throughout this disk."

Andy Volk,Music author(Volk Media Design)

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"the music is full of pleasant surprises and virtuoso guitar playing." (CD Baby blog)

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"technique with a purpose for a change." (CD Baby blog)

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"soulful,restrained,complex when it needs to be." (CD Baby blog)

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"dreamy string landscapes,resonant tone tunings,and dexterous acoustical conversations."

(CD Baby blog)

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Both Cds available online at: CD Baby

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