Solo Irving
"The fun part is watching people's expressions- they can't believe I play all these songs. Not just playing them, but executing all the nuances correctly is the key, " stresses Riley Wilson.


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
Tower Club
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

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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 RanchSolo 2
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

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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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