In the beginning, the year was 1974. The band had it's first job - a local church picnic. From there, we played for an anniversary party which led to several wedding receptions...which in turn led to company parties. Fast forward to the year 2009 and you have the dynamic sound of...
... a solid, consistantly booked, LIVE, 7-piece band providing musical entertainment for ALL Occasions!
Come and hear us...and see for yourself! You will see why literally over one thousand satisfied customers, from newly married couples to corporate executives.... from entire cities at homeday celebrations to party planners to local bar owners and their loyal patrons, continue to demand "Rick & the Cutting Edge" when they expect the best for their special celebration extraordinaire!
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 Vocals, Percussion
"Kelly Marie Pease is a singer/songwriter from Willoughby, Ohio. At the early age of 8 years old, Kelly began singing for many vocal competitions and showcases around NE Ohio. As well as singing for fun, Kelly has studied voice with Louise Savage, Phyllis Spears and Stacey Richardson Crawford at the Fine Arts Association in Willoughby. She has performed on the air on Cleveland's Unheard Scene and has performed 2 years in a row at Fine Arts Festival in Dayton Ohio, making it to nationals both times. Kelly was also a semi finalist in Rising Star Cleveland, a region wide talent search. More venues that Kelly has performed at include The Cleveland Playhouse Square, Canton Playhouse, Tower City Amphitheater and many National Anthems. She has also performed in Nashville Tennessee at Tootsies Orchid Lounge, John A’s Restaurant, The World Famous Nashville Palace (for CMA Fan Fest week), and on Nashville Spotlight TV as a performer and as a host.
At age 16, Kelly joined a three part harmony festival group called The Girls Band and was given the incredible opportunity to sing at many big events. Now, a lead vocalist in Northeast Ohio's Premier Live 7 piece band- Rick & The Cutting Edge, Kelly is pursuing a professional singing career. Kelly is honored to work with the amazing vocalists and instrumentalists in RACE. Kelly's versatile vocal range covers many genres of music which are highlighted through the multiple-decades of music she performs in her bands. There is much more to come from this talented young lady."
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Vocals, Percussion
 Coming soon..
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Bass Guitar, Male Lead Vocals
 "My introduction into being a musician started when I returned from a family vacation in 8th grade. When I got home, my neighborhood buddies informed me that we were forming a band and the only instrument left was the bass guitar! We all started taking lessons that summer and the band actuall y stayed together for almost 2 years! The rest is history!"
Bob's musical roots begin with several rock bands, starting from the late '70s. Some of those bands include Lost Horizon, The Hard Driver Band and Camera Shy. "I literally went from playing the last gig with The Hard Driver Band to playing out with Rick the following week!"
photo provided by www.TomForrestPhoto.com
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Sax, Percussion, Vocals, and Rhythm Guitar
The multi-talented Mike Molchan was born and raised on the North Coast and has been with Rick & the Cutting Edge since its inception. He plays tenor, alto and soprano saxes as well as the Yamaha X11 midi wind controller (that's a synthesizer).
Mike is also a wonderful singer, performing lead and  back-up vocals throughout the night. His vocals enable Rick & the Cutting Edge to produce amazingly beautiful 4-part harmonies!
Major influences include Lenny Pickett (Saturday Night Live Band), Michael Brecker and Gato Barbieri (early 70's only).
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 Lead Guitar
Teaching guitar over 20 years, with close to 100 students, Lee still reserves time to indulge in the artistic "hands-on" part of his profession. Playing a variety of music through the years, including country, blues, rock, jazz and pop, Lee c ontinues to enjoy the ever-changing music of today.
Culminating from his passion for guitar, love of music, and desire for musical perfection, he approaches his profession with enthusiasm!
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Drums
From Music Director on cruise ships... to teaching percussion at a music studio... t o performing in several premier local bands - Jeff has done it all! Jeff has played with local bands such as the Tony Camarati Band and Park Place and still does a 3-piece jazz trio in his free time!
Jeff brings a huge amount of energy and versatility to the drums (and to the band), which translates into a busy dance floor!
photo courtesy of www.TomForrestPhoto.com
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