FREE CONCERT | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | AUG 6TH
Rich Rath Project 3:13
Michael Jahnz started the REO connection when he became the lead vocalist and frontman for the
legendary Gary Richrath, former lead guitarist and songwriter for REO Speedwagon. They
toured together for over a decade as the Gary Richrath Band played the songs Gary had
written for REO Speedwagon and original Richrath tunes and songs Michael had written
with Gary. Michael and his band Richrath Project 3:13 continue to honor the memory of the late
Gary Richrath at every show!
Playing the classic REO hits that Gary had written, along with the Richrath hits that Gary and
Michael had written together each show brings out a few new memories and stories that
Michael and Gary had shared as they toured together for over a decade. Not only were Michael
and Gary musical partners, but they were also best friends for many, many years. Michael was the best man at
Gary’s wedding in the 1990’s. They shared so much together. Gary was truly Michael's mentor.
They found themselves many a late night in the recording studio, and more often than not, they
They found themselves noticing the clock simultaneously; you got it, 3:13.
These phenomena became quite prevalent in their lives. The "3:13" has been a Gary and
Michael thing from the beginning. Michael’s own brother, who passed away, also had his birthday
on 3/13. So, it only seemed apropos that when Michael decided to choose a new name for his
new “Project” back in the early 2000s, he decided to aptly name it “Project 3:13”. There have
been many incarnations of Project 3:13 throughout the next decade, and Michael has been
happy to share the stage with so many musicians.
Recording and releasing the Richrath “Only the Strong Survive” CD on the Crescendo Records
label and then touring nationally was the highlight of Gary and Michael's time together. Michael
has been working diligently for years to be able to create that scenario again. So many Richrath
fans have been waiting and wanting “New” Richrath music, but since the unfortunate passing of
Gary, they have almost lost hope.
The perfect storm has finally happened... Michael has gathered himself a phenomenal group of
talented musicians, dusted off a few never-heard-before Gary and Michael recordings, and has
been granted a new record deal with Dark Star Records! The studio is fired up and ready to
rock. Not only will you be hearing new Richrath music, but Gary’s magical guitar work will be on
a few of the new hits, played by Gary Richrath himself! There will also be some phenomenal
originals written by Michael that we can't wait for you to hear. Still, to this day, the Richrath “Only
the Strong Survive” CD, in which Michael is credited for writing half the songs, is being sold
worldwide, and we can not wait to introduce the new CD to everyone!
We’re very excited and planning a media frenzy around the release of the new CD! So fans, on
the cusp of this news, you can plan on new Richrath music this summer! There will be a new
CD and a whole new look and feel to the band! We are honored and excited to
announce... Richrath Project 3:13
Here’s a little Richrath 3:13 for you