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Rich Stolp - Solo Guitarist - Austin, Texas

Rich Stolp

Solo Guitarist

Country: United States
Based In: Austin, Texas
Performs: Regionwide
From: $150
Rich Stolp is an Austin-based acoustic singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for blending pop, rock, folk, and country into a sound that feels both fresh and familiar.

Description

I am a solo, acoustic singer and guitarist performing at various events and venues, including festivals, street fairs to coffeehouses, breweries, hotels, wineries, bookstores, and corporate events. I perform a mix heartfelt original songs with memorable covers, weaving together infectious melodies, honest lyrics, and a laid-back acoustic style that invites listeners in and keeps them coming back. I provide my own sound equipment and can adapt my setlist for either upbeat crowds or more relaxed settings. Please consider me for your next event!

Set-List

"Rain King" - Counting Crows
"Little Red Corvette" - Prince
"Count on Me" - Bruno Mars
"Leave the Night On" - Sam Hunt
"Our Song" - Taylor Swift
"Easy" - The Commodores
"Love Song for No One" - John Mayer
"Nowhere Fast" - Old Dominion
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" - Tears for Fears
"Come on Get Higher" - Matt Nathanson
"Collide" - Howie Day
"Better Together" - Jack Johnson
"3 a.m." - Matchbox20
"The A Team" - Ed Sheeran
"Walk on the Ocean" - Toad the Wet Sprocket
"Georgia" - Willie Nelson
"Sweet Pea" - Amos Lee
"Wonderful Tonight" - Eric Clapton
"Can't Get Enough of you ...

Biography

Rich Stolp (Ditching Pat) is an Austin-based acoustic singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for blending pop, rock, folk, and country into a sound that feels both fresh and familiar. Originally from the suburbs of New Jersey and later shaped by San Francisco’s vibrant music scene, he brings over 25 years of performing experience to every stage.
From festivals and street fairs to coffeehouses, breweries, hotels, wineries, bookstores, and corporate events, Rich has shared his music with audiences across the country. His performances mix heartfelt original songs with memorable covers, weav ...

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Experience

I have performed both as a solo musician and as a lead singer and lead guitarist of bands for 25 years. I'm also the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of southwestern duo "Ditching Pat." I've performed at a variety of venues including Christmas parties, festivals, street fairs, coffeehouses, breweries, hotels, wineries, bookstores, and private/corporate events.

Previous Clients

(NOTE: All venues in Austin or central Texas unless otherwise noted): Baron's Creek Winery Tasting Room, West Pecan Coffee & Bar, Frontyard Brewing, The Wayback Hotel & Cafe, Marble Falls Fall Festival, Cork 2 Glass Wine Bar, Leander ArtsFest 2025, Cimarron Hills Golf & Country Club, Roadhouse Cinemas (Phoenix, AZ), Waterloo Ice House, The Hive ATX, Austin Airport, Spirit of Texas Brewstillery, Mudbugs Cajun Joint, 2025 Flood Relief Benefit @ Canyon of the Eagles, Spare Birdie Public House, Bourbon Speaks, The Brass Tap, Cherrywood Coffeehouse, Oakwood BBQ.

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Teen) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Graduation Party Grand Opening Party High School Reunion Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party Social Club Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

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