Written by Monroe and pals Jason Duke and Ryan Griffin, "This Side Of You" was inspired by a recent trip taken by Griffin and his wife.  Generally reserved, Ryan's wife let the wine "win out" and let loose on that vacation.  Monroe recalls, "We were just chatting before our writing session, and when Ryan said that he'd never seen that side of his wife before, I knew we had a great hook!"  Duke and Griffin are the hitmakers behind Kelsea Ballerina's smash, "Dibs."

The groove-based tune features guest artist Kristen Rogers (of A Thousand Horses), and it is resonating with both male and female listeners.  "It's going over great at my live shows," notes Rick.  "It gets everyone out on the dance floor, that's for sure."

Dates are still being added to Rick's Gypsy Soul Tour; confirmed shows are listed below. Check his website for the most up-to-date information.

MAR 10 - Newport News, VA - Tradition Brewing Company

MAR 11 - Newport News, VA - "A Truckin' Good Time" at Tradition Brewing Company

MAR 17 - Madison WI - Red Rock Saloon 

MAR 18 - Wisconsin Dells, WI - Edge O Dells Resort 

MAR 23 - Memphis, TN - Growlers 

MAR 24 - Springfield, MO - Southbound Bar & Grill 

MAR 25 - Corinth, MS - Safari Sports Bar and Night Club 

MAR 26 - Newport, KY - Southgate Revival House 

MAR 31 - Piedmont, SC - Wild Country

APR 01 - Spindale, NC - Rocky's Bar & Grill 

APR 04 - Augusta, GA - Wild Wing Café 

APR 05 - Evans, GA - Champions Retreat Golf Club (private)

APR 07 - Chattanooga, TN - Music Box At Ziggy's 

APR 08 - Bloomington, IL - Six Strings Club 

APR 22 - Shorewood, IL - Skooter's Roadhouse 

APR 28 - Hilton Head Island, SC - Tiki Hut

APR 29 - Greenville, NC - Buccaneer Music Hall

MAY 6 - Chesapeake, VA - The Eagles Nest Rockin' Country Bar

ABOUT Rick Monroe: Born in Florida, Rick grew up in a variety of places - California, Connecticut, Kansas, North Carolina, even England, and his love of music and outgoing personality naturally drew him to the stage.  He's performed in 17 countries - and every U.S. state except for Oregon.  The seven-time Jagermeister Country Brand Ambassador has opened for Eric Church, Dierks Bentley, Aaron Lewis, Eli Young Band, Charlie Daniels Band, Dwight Yoakam, Montgomery Gentry, Patty Loveless, Trick Pony, Emerson Drive, Pat Green, Randy Houser, Josh Thompson and more; entertained former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, and U.S. troops in Vietnam.  Last year alone he traveled over 100,000 miles and played over 120 shows.  Monroe's previous EP, IT'S A LOVE THING, includes his third Billboard hit "Great Minds Drink Alike."  The "Great Minds" music video has logged over 300,000 views to date on YouTube, and helped boost Monroe's already impressive fan base.  Rick enjoys sponsorships and/or endorsements with Monster Energy Drink, Banded Brand (Clothing and Water Fowl Gear), Framus Guitars, Speakeasy Original (custom jewelry), CRKT Knives, GHS Strings, Shubb Capos, Westone (In Ear Monitors) and Fishman Audio.

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