A working professional entertainer for over three decades, his mastery of rock, country, pop, jazz, blues and classical music is an unbeatable combination for your next event.
The
nation's #2 rated One Man Band on Gigmasters two years
running!
Join Riley at Crossroads Winery, Friday, July 30, 2010. This is Frisco's only winery and a terrific way to start your weekend. Join hosts Bob and Darlene Leiker as Riley brings his top rated one man band to Frisco. Call Crossroads at 972- 294-4144 or visit their website at http://www.friscowinery.webs.com/
Master guitarist, singer, voice talent and gifted entertainer- Riley is the perfect choice for your next event. Here's a brief sampling of what satisfied clients have to say:
"Riley was awesome. Everyone kept asking me where I know him from and thought we were best friends because of how comfortable he acted around my friends and family. I asked Riley to play a suprise song for the Bride and he did such a great job. The reception music was awesome as well. Thank You, Riley Wilson. Thank You, Gigmasters." David and Jackie Schlicht.
"Riley was simply wonderful! He not only sounded wonderful, he was very professional and helped us whenever we asked! We really enjoyed having him at our wedding.. he was VERY pleasant!! Thank you Riley for helping to make our magical day even more special!" Jennifer Williams, McKinney, TX
"We really enjoyed your performance! It was the perfect choice for our reception. Everyone has been complimenting your talent and vast array of songs. I gave your card to the marketing director at my bank and we hope to find an event we can have you back to Batesville to play again later this year. Your talent is unmatched and your professionalism was a breath of fresh air in the wedding planning process. We will recommend you to everyone for any type event. Thanks again,"
Jason and Brook, Batesville, AR
"Riley was very professional from our initial contact thru the actual event. He stayed in contact weekly to ensure that everything was in order so that he delivered what we needed for our corporate event. He is extremely talented, entertaining, and very pleasant personality which made for a nice connection with the attendees at our event. His playlist was exceptional and offered something for everyone. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the market for entertainment for any size event. Thanks Riley........it was a pleasure working with you and you certainly helped make our event a success. Hope to see you again when our company heads back to TX." Mike F., Gadsden, AL
"Riley is a very talented artist with a great personality. His performance was perfect for the party in our home. I am very glad he was here to help make my 50th an enjoyable and memorable event!" Geoff G, The Woodlands, TX
"Riley went above and beyond to ensure he was prepared for our event. He visited the venue to avoid surprises; he clarified the styles of music we requested; he confirmed that the attire he had mind for the evening was appropriate. The video he has posted on the internet gives you an idea as to the quality of his sound, but it does not do justice to his presence "in person". His voice is smooth and as flawless as his guitar playing. Many of the guests went out of their way to comment to me how impressed they were with talent. We will, with no doubt, call Riley for any future entertainment needs or if one of our sons should choose to take guitar lessons!" - Christy L, Frisco, TX
Private Party- March, 2010- Pilot Point, TX
"Riley was great! We pieced this event together last minute and he was very flexible and accommodating to our needs/changes. He's a talented musician and was a definite PLUS added to our evening! "-Jack P, The Colony, TX
"Many of my years have been spent being around various musicians (both big names and no names). Little did I know that when I found your website how wonderful you would be. Not only did you delight, but blew way past my expectations. You are so very talented and play such a wide spectrum of music which truly makes your appeal power very broad to many. I look forward to the next time that I plan a party. A party is not a party without you, Riley. Thanks so much for rockin' our socks off!" Cindy Solomon, Irving, TX
"Riley played beautifully and was everything we wanted and expected. The wedding march on acoustic guitar is beautiful and we were very pleased. Thank you so much! I would definitely recommend Riley!"-Leigh B, Plano, TX
"Riley Wilson MADE the Surprise 95th B-Day PARTY for my Mother-in-Law! Without Riley Wilson the party would have been very dull! Riley is a very talented entertainer who plays as a perfectionist. He played each request flawlessly both on guitar and vocals. Rock n Roll, Classical, Country Rock Classic Pop- you name it, he can play it.. My Mother-In-Law who just turned 95, keeps talking about Riley and how she really enjoyed his music!" Ellen S, Irving, TX
"We wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed you singing last night. it really made Sonny’s birthday extra special. You do an AWESOME job!!! Everyone was talking about how good you were and wanted to know how I found you. You made my niece’s night by letting her sing Happy Birthday to Sonny-that was so very nice of you. We will definitely recommend you to our friends!!!! Not to mention if we should have another party ourselves and need live entertainment you will be the first name on our list to call. Thank you again." Sandy and Sonny Webb, Cypress, TX
Solo performance poolside,Cypress, TX Sept. 2009
"Riley was great!! "-Jerome L, Sugarland, TX
"Mr. Wilson was wonderful. My residents enjoyed the acoustic jazz. I look forward to booking him again in future events."-Rhonda R, Desoto, TX
"Riley came to Texas Instruments to play for a retirement party. He was a big hit and everyone has been asking for his contact information. Not only is he a great singer with a great voice, he has a great sense of humor to go along with it. I recommend Riley for any party or gig you may have." Lisa W., Richardson, TX
"Riley was amazing- he made our first dance so much more special. His performance was awesome. We would definitely hire him again." Frances J. Lewisville, TX
Smooth jazz at The Tower Club- Dallas, TX- June, 2010
"Thank you for a great performance at our wedding reception! We had so many compliments on the versatility of the music you played." Kim B. Dallas, TX
"I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you entertaining the residents of the Renaissance on Turtle Creek. I have been playing for 30 years myself and consider myself a good critic of live entertainment. You were awesome!! You set the mood just right, you played to the crowd that was in attendance and it was at the right volume. Thank you very much and I assure you we will call on you again in the future." Duane Bates, General Manager, Renaissance on Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX
"Riley was very professional and he has an approachable demeanor. He played a great arrangement of songs at a perfect volume that allowed for our guests to talk while still enjoying the music and he is extremely talented. I highly recommend hiring Riley for any event."
--Heidi A., Irving, TX
"Riley was outstanding! He was punctual, organized and set up very quickly. He was a wonderful performer and our guests loved him. I would recommend him again in a second. He was such a talented performer. He really made our party very special. " Whitney S, Dallas
Fingerstyle jazz in Plano- Aug. 2008
"Thank you for making our wedding so memorable with your beautiful music. You made a perfect day even better."
Colleen and Alan, Plano, TX
"Riley was on-time, responsive, courteous and professional in every sense. His talent is extraordinary and the fans really appreciated having someone of his caliber at our event." Larry Faulkner, President, McKinney Blue Thunder- McKinney, TX
VERSATILITY- Unlike most performers who remain locked into one style of music, Riley is comfortable with all musical genres. His varied background (graduate of UNC- Chapel Hill and Hollywood's prestigious Musicians' Institute, "Vintage Guitar" magazine columnist, national voice over specialist, guitar and voice teacher) coupled with 36 years of live shows experience enable him to play all styles of music convincingly. He can play unaccompanied solo guitar as well as combine his guitar and voice with backing tracks for a full band sound in a small space.
FLEXIBILITY- Some musicians come unglued if they can't play at a certain volume, pout when they get special requests they can't handle or whine when asked to wear a particular outfit. Not Riley- his years of playing venues from coast to coast have helped him develop the ability to entertain even the most difficult crowds. Volume and costume requests are no problem- from casual dress to formal attire and even authentic western wear, Riley can fit in at any engagement . Additionally, his years of experience as a radio personality, commercial and voice talent means that special announcements and introductions are handled with a degree of professionalism no other solo performer can match.
"These days, I usually bring my guitar, amp, mike and sequencer to most of my solo shows. I play a variety of smooth jazz, pop, country, folk and rock tunes with the sequencer, but invariably, someone will request a tune I either don't have a backing track for or a tune that doesn't require it. I'll play the piece with just my guitar and sing, if it's a vocal tune, or play the tune as an instrumental. I do all my classical pieces and many jazz standards that way. It's almost pointless to include a songlist since so many shows veer from the tunes printed below. Many times, people request something I've never played before and I will play it anyway. It's just too much fun!"
THE FUN FACTOR- Most importantly, your guests want to have fun. This is where Riley excels. "Playing so many years in restaurants, strolling and taking requests, helped me understand how to kick things into high gear and when to lay back," he emphasizes. "It's not often people stump me, either musically or comically. We always have a great time, and that's the entire premise of my show- have fun!"
If you want your next event to be a guaranteed success, do what country clubs(Brookhaven, El Dorado, Hackberry Creek, Prestonwood, Stonebridge, Stonebrook and The Ranch at Stonebridge); hotels (AmeriSuites, Adolphus, Bonaventure, Doubletree, Four Seasons and The Harvey); restaurants (Brazilian Master Grill, Canyon Cafe, Chamberlains' Fish Market, Chandler's Landing, Colter's Bar B Q, Culpepper Cattle Company, Goodhue's, Hoffbrau Steaks, Humperdink's, Po'Melvin's, Prison Cafe, Randy's Steakhouse, Red's Patio Grill, Soprano's Italian Ristorante, Texas Land & Cattle, Three Forks, 55 Degrees) and organizations like A & G Piping, Ackley Financial Group, Alcatel, Brinkmann Ranch, Champion Partners, Cheshire and Fuller, Crossroads Winery, Cross Timbers Winery, Dallas Arboretum, Dal Mac, Delotte and Touche, EDS, Ernst and Young, Ft. Worth Convention Bureau, Goodman Homes, G.T.E., Hockaday School, J.C. Penney, KPMG, La Buena Vida Vineyard, Main St Days- Grapevine, Medical City, Mohawk Carpets, PepsiCo, Resource Texas, Restland, Southfork Ranch, Standard Pacific Homes, Storybook Farm, Texas Instruments, Texas Queen Riverboat, Tower Club, Ulta Cosmetics, University Club, United American Insurance, Vanguard Plastics, Vista Ridge Mall and Whole Foods Market have already done- reserve Riley Wilson today!
SOLO ACT VIDEO
Here is a short video sampler from a recent gig at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas. This file will play back in several format players, but works best with Quick Time. It's available for Macs as well as PC's free at www.apple.com
SOLO ACT AUDIO
Click on the titles to hear Riley in a solo setting. These mp3 files should work with most mp3 players, but work best with Quick Time. It's available for Macs as well as PC's free at www.apple.com
Wedding Medley
Amazing Grace
Layla
Mexico
Jenny 867-5309
Take Me Out to a Dance Hall
Wicked Game solo
La Grange
After Hours
SOLO SONGLIST
A Better Man- Clint Black
A Foggy Day- standard
After Hours- Ronnie Jordan
A Little Less Talk- Toby Keith
Achey, Breaky Heart- Billy Ray Cyrus
Against The Wind- Bob Seger
All My Ex's- George Strait
All Of Me- standard
All The Things You Are- standard
Always On My Mind- Willie Nelson
Amarillo By Morning- George Strait
Amazing Grace- traditional
Amie- Pure Prairie League
Angelica- Riley Wilson
Annie's Song- John Denver
Autumn Leaves- standard
Baby, I Love Your Way- Peter Frampton
Bach's Bourree- classical
Birthday- The Beatles
Blackbird- The Beatles
Black Water- Doobie Brothers
Blue Bossa- Kenny Durham
Born To Be Wild- Steppenwolf
Breakup Song- Greg Kihn Band
Breezin'- George Benson
Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison
Canon In D- Pachibel
Can't Help Falling in Love- Elvis Presley
Caprice In D minor- classical
Carefree Highway- Gordon Lightfoot
Carolina In My Mind- James Taylor
Cat's In The Cradle- Harry Chapin
Come Monday- Jimmy Buffett
Days of Wine & Roses- standard
Dust In The Wind- Kansas
Eight Days A Week- The Beatles
Everything- Michael Buble
Fast As You- Dwight Yoakum
Fields Of Gold- Sting
Fire & Rain- James Taylor
Folsom Prison Blues- Johnny Cash
Forever & Ever, Amen- Randy Travis
From The Beginning- Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Friends In Low Places- Garth Brooks
Girl From Ipanema- A. C. Jobim
Here Comes The Sun- The Beatles
He Went To Paris- Jimmy Buffett
Hotel California- The Eagles
How High The Moon- standard
I Cross My Heart- George Strait
I'll Have To Say I Love You- Jim Croce
It Had To Be You- standard
(It Was) Only Yesterday- Larry Carlton
Jenny 867-5309- Tommy Tutone
Jingle Bell Rock- Bobby Helms
La Grange- Z.Z. Top
Lay Down, Sally- Eric Clapton
I Left My Heart In San Francisco- standard
Margaritaville- Jimmy Buffett
Mexico- James Taylor
Midnight Hour- Wilson Pickett
Misty- standard
Mood For A Day- Steve Howe (Yes)
No Such Thing- John Mayer
Obsession Confession- Slash
Oh, Pretty Woman- Roy Orbison
Old Time R & R- Bob Seger
On The Road Again- Willie Nelson
One Note Samba- A. C. Jobim
Our Love Is Here To Stay- standard
Pacific Sunset- Riley Wilson
Pancho & Lefty- Willie Nelson
Peaceful Easy Feeling- The Eagles
Penny For Your Thoughts- P. Frampton
Ramblin' Man- Allman Brothers Band
Rio Samba- Larry Carlton
Rock This Town- Stray Cats
Rocky Mountain High- John Denver
Romance- classical
Scarborough Fare- traditional
September Morn- Neal Diamond
She's So High- Tal Bachman
Stairway To The Stars- standard
Stormy- The Classics IV
Sugar, Sugar- John Fogerty
Sultans of Swing- Dire Straits
Sundown- Gordon Lightfoot
Sunshine Of My Life- Stevie Wonder
Sweet Caroline- Neal Diamond
Take Me Out To A Dance Hall- Pat Green
Tears In Heaven- Eric Clapton
Teddy Bear- Elvis Presley
Tequila Sunrise- The Eagles
The Wind Cries Mary- Jimi Hendrix
Time In A Bottle- Jim Croce
Tulsa Time- Don Williams
Twist & Shout- The Beatles
Unchained Melody- Righteous Brothers
Unforgettable- Nat “King” Cole
Walk Of Life- Dire Straits
Walking On The Moon- The Police
Waltz Across Texas- Ernest Tubb
Wave- A.C. Jobim
Wedding March- traditional
Where I Come From- Alan Jackson
Wicked Game- Chris Isaak
Wide Worild- Cat Stevens
Wonderful Tonight- Eric Clapton
Write This Down!-George Strait
You've Got A Friend- James Taylor
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