Dalton Ricks

live ‘25 1. visited my family in the netherlands this summer in amsterdam and leiden 2. the family opel super six we hid from the germans during wwii, they were confiscating all new cars 3. boris the xxl cat 4. 14th century architecture in leiden, nl 5. moved clare out to la this summer and after 1500+ miles i have never been so elated to be in san bernardino county 6. pie we had just off highway 61 near duluth, mn 7. one of many hikes this year 8. moma during clare’s bday nyc extravaganza 9. trying to no avail to get junior to sit still next to the pumpkin i carved of him 10. cliffs of santa cruz over thanksgiving 11. for the first time ever i am the sole proprietor of my very own studio, including real live drums 12. playing live with @fie1ds 13. the shot from cover from the first single, “five star”from his upcoming album 14. been at @laguitarrepair a few days a week working on stringed instruments of all kinds including this guild once owned by walter becker, and yes steely dan was my top artist this year indicating i am over the hill 15. grew even closer with my adopted sons this year, mr. darcy and junior 16. junior on a hike in the foothills of mt diablo 17. thee 98 4runner still running strong 18. happy new year! wishing the best for all of you & yours

welcome to my 2k24 wrapped 1. last year clare and i met in my living room, i was eating yogurt in my boxers. this year we fell in love. yosemite was one of the many trips we took together 2. mom beat cancer, modern medicine is amazing and should be accessible to all 3. despite growing up in ca this was my first time camping in sequoia, a reminder of earth’s resilience and longevity 4. my first trip to minneapolis this summer feat. pencil sculpture and clare’s dog junior 5. mammoth lakes, ca with @eats_by_connor , so much more in store next year 6. vernal falls from above, i love yosemite in winter 7. clare and lake superior before we drank the wrong water and got violently ill. don’t worry i got her a lifestraw for christmas 8. nesly moquette (1934-2024) grandma was like a parent to me and i’m forever grateful for the time we shared on earth 9. the new dalton mobile is my 1998 4runner, has already taken me far out into nature this year, looking forward to continued off-roading in 2025 10. i made the tough decision to sell the volvo on bring a trailer, he was a fine chariot for 8 years, the new buyer totaled it within a month unfortunately 11. @hitherehunter bought a 1980 mercedes for $500 and we began fixing it up, more on that in ‘25 12. was a global year for music, producing with @fie1ds , mixing for @themonthapril , @jordi_up_late and @maxshashoua to name a few, can’t wait to help get your ideas out there in 2025

billy is my idol

I Bought a 1980!Mercedes for $500! - Part 1 #reels #mercedes

welcome 2 my yearly post ! beautiful weddings, international travels, automotive triumphs ensued: 1. when replacing 2 flat tires on your rental car in africa, nothing beats an ice cold @ribenauk 2. visited home often to see grandma, ranger, and parents. grateful for everything they are and do 3. the beautiful union of sis @_madi_wagner to @jaxnwagner in half moon bay, honored to stand beside her as co-maid of honor with @jazzdohemann 4. @axelmansoor wades in the ocean mere days before matrimony to the incomparable @itsasouki in mauritius. so grateful for the hospitality of the mansoors; and to the many new friends made on this trip, miss you all dearly 5. Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire with my dogs @kobyberman & @conncaine , pretty sure we did every major hike on the island during our 2+ week stay 6. played several live shows this year backing @mermarcum and @audalei , first-ever music from my own project coming soon 7. since this picture it was confirmed the @athletics are leaving oakland, breaking our hearts - but i will always cherish living, laughing, loving with one of my oldest friends @moe_relly_deli 8. @fie1ds is not only a good friend & musician but also handyman, photographer & roommate?! more music on the way in the new year ! 9. one of my most intrepid endeavors yet, replacing the heater core, blower motor + resistor, odometer gear and swapping the clock for a tach in the volv before selling it. @hitherehunter and @cattapling showed up on day 1 to lend a hand, moral support, and pick up lunch. grateful for y’all’s support & encouragement always 10. last & never least, @conncaine has been there for me through high heights and lowest lows, this year was no exception. stoked for the music & food content we poured countless time, effort, energy into to be released next year, and the continued pursuit of artistry a month ago he said this off the cuff - and i typed it down bc i felt it and it’s hard af: “might be bad at staying in touch, but i’m full of love” trying to be more on the grid this year, hope to see you all in your respective elements out there. already finished some stellar music to be released in 2024, see you on the other side

ain’t playin - out now on all platforms first single from the upcoming @conncaine wave with a classic @beaulemaire beat so proud of these guys and this track, can’t wait to share more with y’all produced by beau, connor and myself mixed by yours truly mastered by @audibleoddities stills by @drew_shoots_ video by @moisesaltosb

240 - 7 - 365 📸 @drew_shoots_

bit of a celebration of endings innit 📷 @carofinas @slant.pear

thank u @clairo this bouquet is beautiful, made me cry, & smells hella good just like ur album. had the time of my life workin on it with u & @matsor

@studio595 wishing u calm seas as the ‘91 geriatric beige land yacht sets sail 4 the silver screen

we’re concerned can u tell?

hunter and i have been surgically attached at the kneecap for nearly six years now and a couple weeks ago i finally got to show him around the place i grew up. also got to catch up with my non-gmo family which was a pleasant respite from life in the paved desert