Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Rick Mena has been a favorite in Santa Fe, New Mexico for many years, including his 8-year engagement as featured soloist at the Hotel Santa Fe. Playing banjo, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, dobro, lap steel, electric and acoustic guitars, bass and vocals, Rick's styles range from bluegrass, Country,Cajun, blues,Jazz, Pop, rock, classical and flamenco. Rick studied classical guitar with Pat Corelli, a student of Andres Segovia.
Rick began playing guitar at age 12 in La Crescenta, CA, and began playing professionally at age 15, performing in rock 'n roll bands at college fraternity parties and school functions, and even appearing at the Hollywood Palladium.
NEWS! (April, 2011): The song, "I'll Have to Say Goodbye", featured in the Steven Spielberg-produced film, " PAUL ", was recorded by Rick in his studio, and features Rick on harmonica !