Rich Hardesty's new EP “YOU KNOW ME” is another re-invention of one of the most eclectic recording artists in popular music. Rich is well-known for immersing himself in different cultures and emerging with songs that reflect a uniquely “Rich” musical interpretation that refuses to be bound by industry genres. On “YOU KNOW ME,” his 14th release, Rich teamed with record producer Randy Rockit, an under-the-radar Nashville insider. Rich and Randy then enlisted the expertise of Grammy-winning Producer/Engineer Chad Carlson and a who's who of some of the best musicians on the planet. From the EP's title track You Know Me, you embark on a sonic journey of truth and discovery. The well-crafted lyrics of Sun Will Shine Again--a song of courage and rebirth--invoke the emotions of the desert meeting the ocean. The soulful Precious Love paints the perfect picture of new love, while the beautiful vocal performance on Pillow Case shows a side of Rich Hardesty that will surprise even his most ardent fans. Finally it's clear from Barefoot Walkin' that Rich has mastered the true meaning of life through his many miles of touring, paying his dues, loving, losing and winning again, and is in control of his own destiny. Bonus Track Sleeping Tiger might be a hint to Rich Hardesty's fans that Rich doesn’t just write songs, he lives them. How does a Singer/Songwriter without a record deal or a manager release 14 independent albums, take his music international, work with some of the biggest names in music, and feature in a movie with John Oates in a Brian Johnson film? Rich simply says, "it happens when vibrational frequencies align." Rich Hardesty is an independent artist from LaPorte, Indiana. His passion for music began early when his mother started him on piano lessons at the age of 8 sitting on the bench next to him. As he grew older, he taught himself guitar, harmonica, a little percussion, and the art of performing on a unicycle on a treadmill. He then decided to record his first album, “Jones’n”, in 1992. This album launched his 20+ year music career once his college fans went crazy over the album. Rich’s signature sound stems from the diversity of the beautiful world constantly surrounding and inspiring him. He takes his fans on a unique "Jamerican" musical journey by fusing the emotions of the tropics of Jamaica with his feel good vibe from the corn fields of Indiana. Rich’s style beautifully blends the lively sounds of reggae, the mellow moods of an acoustic songwriter, the storytelling of a true folk lover, and elements of rock 'n' roll to deliver music that is authentically Rich. His music is truly a reflection of his life. Because of his travels through Jamaica over the years, Rich was fortunate enough to open for Skip Marley at Bob Marley’s 71st birthday bash at the Marley Museum in February 2016. This coincided with the launch of his album "The Sunset Show" featuring Julian Marley, Bongo Herman and Sly Dunbar, which led to a show with The Wailers in his backyard at The Vogue Theater in Indianapolis, IN. He has also toured nationally with Pepper and Slightly Stoopid, recorded and toured with Gregg Wright from Michael Jackson/Mick Fleetwood, Dig Lewis from Tina Turner/Stevie Wonder, Moe ZMD from Mellencamp/Wallflowers/2Pac, Michael Smith from The Why Store, and a host of other artists over the years. He was also the headliner for John Mellencamp’s 50th birthday celebration, and has had many endorsements throughout his career. Rich is launching his new EP "You Know Me" recorded in Nashville, TN with multi-Grammy-award-winning engineer and producer Chad Carlson (Taylor Swift), produced by Randy 'Rockit' Barr, and featuring Kenny Greenberg from Kenny Chesney on lead guitar. Simply put, Rich has a musical magnetism about him. His fans love him for both who he is and the music he creates. His ability to guide listeners on a journey from the island jungles to the corn fields to the beaches of the world through music and back again is unmatched in its depth and authenticity. Dive into the ocean of Rich's music and let him paint his pictures in the landscape of your mind.