Rich Kaminski, Musician from Chicago: PANAMA EXPAT PROFILE
Richard (Rich) Kaminski
Rich Kaminski IS BACK, in Taboga Island, Panama
Born in the rough South Side of Chicago, Rich had a tough childhood. To escape the violence of the streets Kaminski immersed himself into playing guitar.
Completely self-taught Rich Kaminski was entranced by the guitar and started playing professionally at the age of 16 in Maxwell St. in Chicago. His inspiration came from such renowned musicians as: BB King and Blind Willy McTell.
LIFE IN TABOGA ISLAND, PANAMA
Rich Kaminski is now transplanted from Chicago and lives on the Pacific side of Panama on Taboga Island, Isla Taboga (near Panama City) where he enjoys the laid-back island lifestyle at Pizarro Place Condominiums (Calle Pizarro, just past the Taboga Island Cemetary).
Contact Richard (Rich) Kaminski:
Tel: 6646-0998,
email: tabogarich@yahoo.com
BARS, LOUNGES AND THEATERS Rich appeared at such venues as: -Rosas, Chicago -Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago -Door, Chicago -Martyrs´, Chicago -South Illinois University -West Illinois University -North Illinois University -Highland Park Illinois -Red Rocks Amphitheater, Colorado -Sneaky Pete´s Milwaukee -Various Bars and Resorts along the West Coast of Mexico from Sayulita to Zihuatanejo.
CONCERTS AND TOURS: -Taj Majal, Illinois to Colorado, Mellaque, Mexico, Central American Tour, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama
ARTISTS Rich has played with a variety of musicians and groups: -Taj Majal -Cahoots -Adrian Belou -Mark Knopfler -Paul Stoddard -Doug Young -Rev. Gary Davis
RECORDINGS Working with the band Cahoots, they recorded a CD in 1982. Following this Rich did studio work from 1982 – 1996 with various artists.
Rich recorded his first CD with partner Keith McKenzie in 2001: “Folk and Blues in Black And White” His second CD was recorded in 2002: “Live At The Grove” Third CD, 2004: “It Is What It Is”
resorts in panama city…
Bravo. It is about time someone delved into this….
honduras tours…
Very well written. Thank you for the information. I have been traveling to Central America for many years and it is one of my favorite places……
I’m in Panama visiting for the holidays. I enjoy teaching the Law of Attraction along with my daughter in Panama City.
I’m thinking about moving back to Panama…
I like your pictures.
“while his friends enjoy his frequent mini-concerts under the stars at Pizarro Place Condominiums.”
He is a very talented musician with a soulful blues voice. Good times! Nice pictures!
Aurelien