Richard Tichelman (TICK-EL-MAN), 19-year-old Pop Rock, Singer/Songwriter, from Surrey BC. The "thrill of the stage" keeps Richard enjoying his path. Solo acoustic or with the band, he aims to create a fun atmosphere in his performances .
Alex Browne from the Peace Arch news refers to Richard as our "local troubadour". Alex also reported, Richard "possesses a smile likely to charm the hardest-nosed industry professional, and an unpretentious, agreeably modest manner to go with his obvious musical gifts".
Recent recipient of the 2019 Surrey Board of Trade "25 under 25 Award" and the "Art & Business Award" as well as the 2019 2nd runner up at the Calgary Stampede (taking home $3000). In 2018 he won the "Don Weldon Memoria Award" of $3,000, from the Calgary Stampede for most promising performer (he shares this a duet partner, Madison Bell).
Alex Browne from the Peace Arch news refers to Richard as our "local troubadour". Alex also reported, Richard "possesses a smile likely to charm the hardest-nosed industry professional, and an unpretentious, agreeably modest manner to go with his obvious musical gifts".
Recent recipient of the 2019 Surrey Board of Trade "25 under 25 Award" and the "Art & Business Award" as well as the 2019 2nd runner up at the Calgary Stampede (taking home $3000). In 2018 he won the "Don Weldon Memoria Award" of $3,000, from the Calgary Stampede for most promising performer (he shares this a duet partner, Madison Bell).