"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.
One of the nation's finest one man bands, Riley is the only performer with the coveted 5 star rating on both Gigmasters and Gig Salad three years running. The only one man band with a full time guitar teacher, nationally published writer and international voice talent- combined! He is America's most experienced entertainer, thrilling audiences since 1972. Riley regularly plays classical, jazz, rock, country, pop and blues in the same show. If you want the best, look no further.
The
nation's only 5 star rated One Man Band on Gigmasters and
Gig Salad three years in a row.
Riley is the perfect choice for your next event. Here's a brief sampling of what satisfied clients have to say:
"Absolutely fantastic experience all around. Riley is not only an excellent performer with an exceptional voice, but also just a wonderful, very approachable person. He went WELL above and beyond what was expected and I am forever grateful to him for working so hard to make our day so much more special! The guests all had a great time at the reception thanks to Riley. We would absolutely book him again and cannot thank him enough for all his help and wonderful talent!!!" Mandy and Martijn B, McKinney, TX
"Perfect!! Riley Wilson is perfect! He played at my daughter's wedding ceremony and reception. Most accommodating! Do not hesitate...book him today...you won't be sorry! Thank you Riley Wilson for making this special day so exceptional! Barb M, Plano, TX
"Riley did an outstanding job! He was very accomodating, playing selections I requested, working with our time schedule during the event, and the music sounded great! Riley is very skilled, has a great voice, and is able to perform a variety of music styles - country, pop, oldies, easy listening. He also plays a wonderful variety of instrumental classical and jazz selections. He is an extremely versatile and talented musician!" Marilyn L, Tyler, TX
"Thank you so much for the wonderful performance you gave for Jim's 60th birthday party. I appreciated the flow of communication you kept with me before the party, your professionalism, and was greatly impressed with your talent! Everyone enjoyed the music and whenever we run into people who were at the party, they still bring it up and comment on how much they enjoyed the entertainment. So, the one man band was certainly well worth the money spent, was a big hit with everyone, and I will most definitely contact you for any future events.
Thanks again," Debra B. Melissa, TX
"Riley performed at our daughter's rehearsal dinner. We had a mixed audience from the wedding party (early 20's) to grandparent's ( on up there! ). Riley provided exactly the right level of energy for this event. He was pleasant, cheerful, entertaining, and his music was excellent. Everything he played was true to the original and easily recognized by the listeners. He is easy to work with, accommodating and willing to suggest ideas when requested. Riley did a wonderful job and I would quickly recommend him to anyone planning an event." Mark H, Pilot Point, TX
"Every single person at the rehearsal dinner commented on how wonderful you were! My husband and I would not hesitate to use you for any future event that we may host. I have a type A personality and rarely does anyone exceed my expectations; you did!!! Thanks so much!" Lynn E, Southlake, TX
"Wow, what a great success! Riley was so professional and the crowd loved him. He played songs that appealed to everyone and took requests. He managed to get everyone dancing by the end of the night by the pool! I would definitely recommend Riley Wilson for your upcoming gatherings. Neighbors down the street thought I had a full band playing in the backyard as the sound was beautiful!"
Jackie S, Flower Mound, TX
Rockin' the Bayou- wedding reception March 19, 2011- New Iberia, LA
"We booked Riley for our wedding in South Louisiana. He played during our engagement so it was an easy choice to ask him to play for the wedding, as well. I was surprised to see how much the guests enjoy the song list. I don't think the dance floor was ever empty! Riley was great to work with also. We communicated multiple times prior to the wedding and he was able to accomodate my special requests songs. He even learned the first dance so he could play/sing it for us! He is great to work with and my husband and I recommend him to everyone!" -Jasmine and Xan C- Mckinney, TX
Riley's website information, his audio segments, and the public feedback from his previous events prompted me to call him. After a brief telephone interview, I hired him for my event. I couldn't have been more pleased with my choice! His repetoire was exensive, his personality was engaging, and my guests were very impressed with his One Man band! Other restaurant guests wanted to join our party - they kept gravitating towards the live music! I will most definitely hire Riley again and I would encourage anyone looking for a great singer and a great personality to consider Riley. Angela B, Dallas, TX
"Thanks so much for performing for my Fall Festival. Everyone LOVED listening – and singing along with – your music. You play and sing such a wide variety of songs that there was something for everyone! You were a big part of making our Festival fun, and we look forward to having you back out for another event!"
Mary Berry ,Fancy Fibers Farm, Farmersville, TX, www.FancyFibers.com
Private Party-Oct, 2010- Farmersville, TX
"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. Dallas, TX
Smooth jazz at The Tower Club- Dallas, TX- June, 2010
"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
Getting down with the bride and groom, June 2010
"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 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, T
Pickin in Pilot Point, March, 2009-
"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 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 W, Cypress, TX
Solo performance, Cypress, TX Sept. 2009
"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, T
"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
"Thank you for making our wedding so memorable with your beautiful music. You made a perfect day even better."
Colleen and Alan, Plano, 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 39 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.
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, Las Colinas, Prestonwood, Stonebridge, Stonebrook, The Ranch at Stonebridge and Twin Creeks); 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 and Three Forks) wineries (55 Degrees, Crossroads Winery, Cross Timbers Winery, La Buena Vida Vineyard, Landon Winery) and organizations like A & G Piping, Ackley Financial Group, Alcatel, Brinkmann Ranch, Champion Partners, Cheshire and Fuller, 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, Lennox, Main St Days- Grapevine, Medical City, Mohawk Carpets, PepsiCo, Pure Day Spa, 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
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One Man Band- Country
One Man Band Rock
One Man Band Jazz
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
Country Medley
Rock medley
Smooth Jazz Medley
Mexico
Wedding Medley
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
Big City- Merle Haggard
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
Crazy- Willie Nelson
Days of Wine & Roses- standard
Down and Out- Randy Rogers Band
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
Gimme All Your Love- ZZ Top
Girl From Ipanema- A. C. Jobim
Here Comes The Sun- The Beatles
He Went To Paris- Jimmy Buffett
Hey, Good Lookin'- Hank Williams, Sr.
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
I'm Your Boogie Man- K.C. & the Sunshine Band
It Had To Be You- standard
(It Was) Only Yesterday- Larry Carlton
Jenny 867-5309- Tommy Tutone
Jessie's Girl- Rick Springfield
Jingle Bell Rock- Bobby Helms
Kokomo- Beach Boys
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)
My Girl- The Temptations
My Life- Billy Joel
No Such Thing- John Mayer
Obsession Confession- Slash
Oh, Pretty Woman- Roy Orbison
Old Time Rock & Roll- 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- Peter Frampton
Play That Funky Music- Wild Cherry
Pride And Joy- Stevie Ray Vaughan
Ramblin' Man- Allman Brothers Band
Ring Of Fire- Johnny Cash
Rio Samba- Larry Carlton
Rock Around The Clock- Bill Haley & The Comets
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
Stealin' Cinderella- Chuck Wicks
Stormy- The Classics IV
Sugar, Sugar- John Fogerty
Sultans of Swing- Dire Straits
Summer Of 69- Bryan Adams
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
Texas Bound- Scarlett
The Christmas Song-Mel Torm
The Dance- Garth Brooks
The Wind Cries Mary- Jimi Hendrix
Time In A Bottle- Jim Croce
Tulsa Time- Don Williams
Twist & Shout- The Beatles
Unchained Melody- Righteous Brothers
Under The Boardwalk- The Drifters
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
When You Say Nothing At All- Keith Whitley
Where I Come From- Alan Jackson
Wicked Game- Chris Isaak
Wide World- Cat Stevens
Will You Marry Me- John Barry
Wonderful Tonight- Eric Clapton
Write This Down!-George Strait
You've Got A Friend- James Taylor
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