Rik Augustin is an accomplished vocalist, lyricist, recording artist and fine artist, whose work spans stage performances, studio albums, writing music lyrics, and creating internationally collected paintings and sculptures.  Rik’s love of music and art began quite early.  He was performing and recording by age 9, appeared on television at 12, and spent his teenage years, performing in stage productions and concerts while developing his talents as a visual artist.  During his service in the US Army, Rik was a featured singer with the 7th Infantry Division’s Bayonet Chorus.  Then earned a BA degree in Music/Theater.  Alongside his musical pursuits, he built a successful career in fine art, becoming particularly well known for his expressive equine paintings and bronze sculptures.  His esteemed works are featured in many private and public collections worldwide, Including, the Kentucky Derby Museum.

 

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     After moving to the Foothills of Northern California, Rik continued creating art while    appearing in several stage productions, including: The Unsinkable Molly Brown, My Fair Lady, and The Fantasticks.  Rik also performed at the Bouzy Rouge restaurant, where his rendition of “Music of the Night” from: The Phantom of the Opera, became an audience favorite.  Following back problems that led to spinal surgery, Rik’s health and vocal abilities fortunately fully returned.  His renewed love of performing - coupled with audience requests - inspired him to record his debut album for the first time.

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  Around the same period, an unexpected loss shifted Rik’s creative direction, when an overnight foundry explosion destroyed many of his sculpture molds, representing many years of his creative work.  Knowing it would take several years to recreate all the art lost, Rik directed his focus more towards performing.  Since then he has recorded over 80 covers and original songs, spanning Jazz, Broadway, traditional pop music and more.