Richie Kotzen has always been on a clear, laser-focused mission as an artist. While he is rightfully acknowledged worldwide for being a stellar guitar player, an emotive singer, and, frankly, a balls-out dynamic live performer to boot, Kotzen is quite aware he must maintain an ever-vigilant eye on ensuring one particularly important creative arrow in his artistic quiver continues to be properly nurtured — and that is his songwriting. Kotzen is an avowed, inveterate solo artist with over 23 albums released to date under his own name including Nomad in September 2024. In addition, he was the guitarist for Poison and Mr. Big, his ongoing role as the frontman and primary writer of The Winery Dogs and current partnership with Iron Maiden guitarist/backing vocalist Adrian Smith with the Smith/Kotzen project.

Richie Kotzen & John 5 Tour 2025

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts

Guitar prodigy, singer, and songwriter, Richie Kotzen, has performed on some of the biggest stages in the world since he first signed a deal with Shrapnel Records in 1998. He is currently the frontman of The Winery Dogs, the power rock supergroup known for their high-octane live shows and hits “Elevate,” “Oblivion,” and “I’m No Angel.” Kotzen is also known for his work in Poison and Mr. Big.

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Nov 6, 2025

Richie Kotzen & John 5 Tour 2025 · Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts

Oct 9, 2024

Richie Kotzen · Ridgefield Playhouse

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