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.
Private Party-Oct, 2009- Irving,
TX
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 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
"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
"Riley was
great!! "-Jerome
L, Sugar Land, 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
The Tower Club-
Dallas, TX- Dec, 2008
"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
"The
song selections were great!! Riley was very professional. I
would hire him again for another event."
Tia G., Dallas, TX
Solo performance at The Ranch at
Stonebridge, McKinney, TX Dec. 2007
"Thanks for playing at
our Managers Meeting. Everyone truly enjoyed it. I can't
remember the last time we actually had people dancing the
night away. I have already passed your name on to several
of the guests. I know you won't disappoint
them." Kelly
Holze, Event Coordinator, Farm and Ranch Healthcare, Ft
Worth, 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, 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 ACT SONGLIST
ALABAMA
Feels So Right
TAL BACHMAN
She's So High
BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE
Takin' Care of Business
You Ain't See Nuthin' Yet
THE BEATLES
Blackbird
Birthday
Eight Days A Week
Here Comes The Sun
We Can Work It Out
GEORGE BENSON
Breezin'
BIG AND RICH
Lost In The Moment
CLINT BLACK
A Better Man
GARTH BROOKS
Friends In Low Places
MICHAEL BUBLE
Everything
JIMMY BUFFET
Come Monday
Margaritaville
LARRY CARLTON
Rio Samba
JOHNNY CASH
Folsom Prison Blues
CHICAGO
Wishing You Were Here
ERIC CLAPTON
Layla
Lay Down, Sally
Tears In Heaven
Wonderful Tonight
THE CLASSICS IV
Stormy
NAT "KING" COLE
It Had To Be You
Our Love Is Here to Stay
Unforgettable
SAM COOKE
You Send Me
JIM CROCE
I'll Have To Say I Love You
Time In A Bottle
BILLY RAY CYRUS
Achy, Breaky Heart
NEAL DIAMOND
September Morn
Sweet Caroline
DIRE STRAITS
Sultans of Swing
Walk Of Life
THE EAGLES
Hotel California
Love Will Keep Us Alive
Take It Easy
Tequila Sunrise
DAN FOGELBERG
Longer
JOHN FOGERTY
Sugar, Sugar
PETER FRAMPTON
Baby, I Love Your Way
Penny For Your Thoughts
LARRY GRAHAM
One In A Million You
PAT GREEN
Take Me Out To A Dance Hall
CHRIS ISAAK
Wicked Game
ALAN JACKSON
Where I Come From
WAYLON JENNINGS
Luckenbach, Texas
RONNIE JORDAN
After Hours
TOBY KEITH
A Little Less Talk
GREG KIHN BAND
The Breakup Song
GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Carefree Highway
If You Could Read My Mind
Sundown
JOHN MAYER
No Such Thing
WILLIE NELSON
Blue Eyes Crying/ Rain
Forgiving You Was Easy
On The Road Again
VAN MORRISON
Brown Eyed Girl
ROY ORBISON
Oh, Pretty Woman
WILSON PICKETT
Midnight Hour
Mustang Sally
ELVIS PRESLEY
Can't Help Falling In Love
Teddy Bear
PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE
Amie
RIGHTEOUS BROS.
Unchained Melody
BOB SEGER
Against The Wind
Old Time Rock & Roll
SIMON & GARFUNKEL
Scarborough Fair
FRANK SINATRA
New York, New York
SLASH
Obsession Confession
CAT STEVENS
Wide World
STING
Fields of Gold
GEORGE STRAIT
All My Ex's Live In Texas
Amarillo By Morning
I Cross My Heart
The Chair
The Cowboy Rides Away
Write This Down
JAMES TAYLOR
Carolina In My Mind
Fire And Rain
Mexico
You've Got A Friend
RANDY TRAVIS
Forever And Ever, Amen
ERNEST TUBB
Waltz Across Texas
TOMMY TUTONE
Jenny 867-5309
DON WILLIAMS
Tulsa Time
STEVIE WONDER
Sunshine Of My Life
DWIGHT YOAKUM
Fast As You
CLASSICAL
Adelita
Andante
Bouree
Canon in D Major
Caprice In D Minor
Classical Gas
Malaguena
Mood For A Day
Romance
Wedding March
JAZZ
Autumn Leaves
All The Things You Are
A Foggy Day
All Of Me
All The Things You Are
Autumn Leaves
Blue Bossa
Days Of Wine & Roses
Girl From Ipanema
How High The Moon
One Note Samba
Satin Doll
Shadow Of Your Smile
Wave
SPECIALTY
Amazing Grace
Auld Lang Syne
Happy Birthday
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
Silver Bells
Sleigh Ride
Spanish Eyes
Speak Softly Love
That's Amore
The Christmas Song
The Old Rugged Cross
Winter Wonderland
WESTERN
Back In The Saddle
Deep In The Heart Of Texas
My Darlin' Clementine
Red River Valley
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