Ricky Dover Jr: Avon Pavilion

Ricky Dover Jr is a rock guitarist from Nashville TN. RD was born in Houston TX, and was raised in Knoxville TN. RD formed his first band, 122o, when he was sixteen years old and independently released three albums. In 2007, RD moved to Murfreesboro TN to complete his undergraduate at Middle Tennessee State University - graduating in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Production. RD began to find work joining numerous local bands within Nashville TN. RD formed The Tip in 2015, and saw the release of two albums. By 2018, RD toured extensively with Nashville’s Blackfoot Gypsies (now DeeOhGee), including support slots to Sheryl Crow, Margo Price, Tyler Childers, The Darkness. In late 2022, RD joined Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Jason Ringenberg (Jason & the Scorchers) to perform at Nashville’s iconic music venue, Exit/In. 2023 saw RD playing with Nashville rock artist Gyasi, including international tours and playing on several albums produced by Dominic Davis (Jack White), featuring Daru Jones (Jack White) on drums. By October 2023, RD joined three-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter (Grace Potter & the Nocturnals), in support of her latest album, Mother Road. Tour featured performances at Hollywood Bowl (with Chris Stapleton), Ryman Auditorium (Nashville TN), Austin City Limits’ Moody Theater (Austin TX), The Fillmore West (SF, CA). On December 28 2024, RD joined Paul McDonald to close out the 99th year of the iconic Grand Ole Opry at the Opry House. In 2025 RD joined Grace Potter to perform with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra in Burlington VT, and that summer at Madison Square Garden NYC. In August 2026 Grace Potter will release her latest album, Trespasser, which features RD on two songs. RD continues touring the US and Europe with Grace Potter, Gyasi, and Paul McDonald and the Mourning Doves. RD is set to release his first solo music! Stay tuned for more!