Rick Duarte

Rick Duarte is an entertainment entrepreneur and self taught artist/entertainer that has staked his claim in his native town of Las Vegas with his eyes on the world. From the humble grass roots of the local music scene, Rick created the most attended open-mic event in Vegas history. As a result, Rick Duarte was celebrated as a "Local Hero" by the Las Vegas Weekly in 1999 for the impact his efforts made on the local music culture.