Ricki Wood

Ricki’s new single ‘The Devil May Care’, which was co-written with Aria / Golden Guitar award winning, Shane Nicholson,  IS OUT NOW.  The official 'The Devil May Care' Tour kicks off in November through December and follows up to Tamworth Country Music Festival and beyond. 

Ricki is a seasoned touring musician with decades of experience both as a solo artist and as a collaborator. His musicianship has seen him perform as guitarist, bassist and backing vocalist with a wide range of respected artists, including:

* The Humbuckin' Pickups (AUS) 

* Graham Brazier (Hello Sailor – NZ)

* Jordan Luck (The Exponents – NZ)

* Rikki Morris (NZ)

* When The Cats Away (NZ)

* Dave Dobbyn (NZ)

* Frankie J Holden (Ol’ 55 – AUS)

• ‘The Devil May Care’, which was co-written with Aria / Golden Guitar award winning, Shane Nicholson, hits the world on 21st, September 2026

• “Wild Woman”. Released on 24th April, 2026, was quickly snapped up by Radio Hosts and Shows. Melody Moko gave it a pre-release spin on ABC Country Radio and had this to say - "Ricki Wood, one of the best songwriters in Australian music". Melody Moko, ABC Country - 18, April 2026

• “Back In My Day” hit the airwaves on November 14, 2025, and within its first week was picked up across Australia, the USA, Europe and the UK.

• In 2024, Ricki released two singles, “Well, That’s Alright” and “Get Back Boss Man”, both receiving extensive airplay in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, Italy, the UK and Ireland.

• “Get Back Boss Man” charted Top 10 on WDNF Philly (USA) for eight consecutive weeks in 2024.

Alongside his solo work, Ricki is the creator and host of Side By Side, a unique live music series that brings musicians of all styles and backgrounds together on stage to share songs, stories and connection in real time. These shows focus on collaboration rather than hierarchy — artists performing together, supporting one another, and creating a sense of genuine community with the audience. The series has been selling strongly across Victoria and is now expanding into other regions, proving its appeal to both audiences and venues seeking meaningful, memorable live music experiences. Side By Side has included shows with artists Luke O'Shea, Ally Row, Erin McKinney, Ethan Calway, Kane Vincent, Hazel & the Thief, Olivia Lay, Anna Scionti, Aaron Pollock and many more. 

For community halls, festivals and venues, Side By Side offers a flexible, high-value format that fosters connection, cross-pollinates audiences, and creates moments that feel truly special and unrepeatable.

From April 8, 2021 to February 2025, Ricki and his wife Adele roamed Australia full-time with their caravan in tow, clocking close to 140,000 kilometres and over 800 shows to more than 60,000 people, playing caravan parks, regional venues, festivals and community spaces in every Australian state except WA — which is firmly on the list.

This grassroots touring approach has built strong word-of-mouth momentum and consistently engaged audiences, particularly in regional and community-driven settings.