Don Rickert Musical Instruments

Cool Instruments for Hep Cats Podcast: First episode to post week of March 19, 2023

Yeah, I know that I said that it would launch on March 17. What with some instrument completion deadlines and St. Patrick's Day stuff, it is going to be delayed by a few days. My bad! Stay tuned. Happy St. Patrick's Day 2023! Read more →

Our New Podcast and YouTube Channel: Cool Instruments for Hep Cats

I am launching a new podcast and YouTube show, “Cool Instruments for Hep Cats”. It will be available, both as an audio podcast, as well as a video version on YouTube. Initially, the audio podcast will be available on Spotify, with the other usual channels to follow. Interviews with guests and recording has been going on since early February. The first episode is scheduled to air on Spotify and YouTube on March 17, 2023. In “Cool Instruments for Hep Cats”, we delve into the fascinating realm of unusual and intriguing musical instruments. From the depths of history to the cutting edge of innovation, we'll explore the instruments that push the boundaries of what we consider music. Join us on a journey of discovery as we uncover the secrets of the world's most fascinating instruments, the people who make them, the people who play them, and the music they create. The bar for music-related podcasts and shows is high; for example, Rick Beato’s “Everything Music” YouTube channel, and the "Voices from the Vernacular Music Center Podcast", hosted by Dr. Chris Smith and Dr. Roger Landes of Texas Tech University. As far as I know, "Cool Instruments for Hep Cats" is the only podcast focused exclusively on unusual musical instruments, the people who play them and the people who make them. If there are others, we are honored to be part of the same club. I have received an incredible response from some very Hep Cats, who have generously agreed to be... Read more →