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Rik Emmett Retail Outlet
You can purchase all of Rik Emmett's CDs and guitar books as well as exclusive downloadable "MP3 Bundles", which include rare live tracks, at Maple Music.

Downloadable Items

We've got a slew of stuff here for you to download! We've got MP3s, we've got video, whatdya want? Pick n' choose, preview anything and buy buy buy!

Due to popular demand, downloadable items in our store will all be available for a LIMITED TIME ONLY. All video and audio downloads will be taken off the shelf every few weeks in order to make room for new material! Never fear, we keep all of these gems in a library for possible future releases of official bootleg DVDs and CDs.

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VIDEO downloads
In Studio with RIK EMMETT
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This is a 3-song package that includes Knuckleball Sandwich, The Seventh Circle, and Two Jigs.

It is solo guitar recorded in studio with Rik Emmett and it's available for just $1 a song!  
Secret Wishes (LIVE! Handiwork Release Party)
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Filmed live @ the Glen Gould Theater in Toronto, ON - 2002  
AUDIO downloads
Let Me Be The One
 
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MP3 format (256 kbps)  
Push & Pull (May 2009)
 
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Strung-Out Troubadours have a brand new studio album entitled "PUSH & PULL", a new logo, and a new shorter nickname, The Troubs.

This phase of the collaboration between Rik Emmett and Dave Dunlop finds them expanding from their acoustic guitar duo roots into a full band approach on several tracks, moving further towards the smooth jazz community that embraced their initial stylings.

Purchase download includes all tracks in MP3 format and album artwork in printable PDF format.  
Way, Way Kooler
 
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Track #1 from the Troubs latest PUSH & PULL (MP3 audio)

An R&B groover with twin Les Pauls carrying the melodies. Taking-off from a tune entitled Way Cool from Rik's Swing Shift CD of 1998.  
Why Baby
 
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Track #2 from the Troubs latest PUSH & PULL (MP3 audio)

The lead single, with a vocal by Rik. Smooth jazzing on a turn-table lyric. Great feel from drummer Mike Churchill.  
Deeper Kind of Blue
 
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Track #3 from the Troubs latest PUSH & PULL (MP3 audio)

Two Les Pauls deliver the instrumental version of this melodic ballad, with respect to Jeff Beck. Some terrific keyboard stuff from Don Breithaupt.  
Only Time Will Tell
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Track #4 from the Troubs latest PUSH & PULL (MP3 audio)

Dave's heartfelt lead vocal debut: Rik's lyrics return to one of his traditional themes, and Dave set the melody with an elegant simplicity.  
52 Pickup
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Track #5 from the Troubs latest PUSH & PULL (MP3 audio)

A riff, a bopping Latin groove [kudos to drummer Mike Shotton], a catchy chorus. A lot of electric fun.  
Miracle of Love
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Track #6 from the Troubs latest PUSH & PULL (MP3 audio)

Reggae underscores Rik singing a feel-good story, as Dave plays some earthy slide.  
And The River Still Runs
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Track #7 from the Troubs latest PUSH & PULL (MP3 audio)

The familiar heart & soul territory of an acoustic duet by the Troubs: a follow-up to "Dos Arroyos" from the first album.  
Declaration
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Track #8 from the Troubs latest PUSH & PULL (MP3 audio)

Dave had the verse of the song working as a demo: Rik contributed a chorus that declared the creativity quite liberating. The song got big. Unmistakable contribution from Katalin Kiss on BG's.  
Red Hot
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Track #9 from the Troubs latest PUSH & PULL (MP3 audio)

The Troubs doing what they do - beating up their acoustics with a mash-up of styles. Definitely not 'commercial', but a good justification for the making of indie recordings.  
Deeper Kind of Blue (p.s.)
 
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Track #10 from the Troubs latest PUSH & PULL (MP3 audio)

Dave suggested to Rik that, if the instrumental tune had a lyric and a tender vocal, it might make a great p.s. for the CD - in the same way that "Suitcase Blues' had graced the Triumph "Just a Game" album back in 1979, and had become a Troubs concert staple as the encore closer.
Hopefully, some new Troubs concert traditions will be established by these new songs.  
Mike's Garage (4-pack)
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"Mike's Garage" - a kids‚ album, born from a TV show concept by singer/songwriter Mike Shotton. These four tunes were co-written by Rik Emmett and feature him on guitar.  
Between The Dreams Of You And I (live - 8.20.03) - MP3
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previously unreleased! - recorded LIVE at The Bottom Line in New York  
The Castle Of Regret (live - 8.20.03) - MP3
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previously unreleased! - recorded LIVE at The Bottom Line in New York  
El Cuento Del Gadjo (live - 8.20.03) - MP3
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previously unreleased! - recorded LIVE at The Bottom Line in New York  
Secret Wishes (live - 8.20.03) - MP3
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previously unreleased! - recorded LIVE at The Bottom Line in New York  
Those Shoes (live - 8.20.03) - MP3
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previously unreleased! - recorded LIVE at The Bottom Line in New York  
Three Clouds Across The Moon (live - 8.20.03) - MP3
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previously unreleased! - recorded LIVE at The Bottom Line in New York  
Wicked Miss (live - 8.20.03) - MP3
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previously unreleased! - recorded LIVE at The Bottom Line in New York  
Spare Change - MP3
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Wicked Miss - MP3
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Unconditional Love - MP3
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