TOP TALENT WITH RICHIE

BLUE FRIDAY CHARITY EVENTS: GUEST PAT FOX

Interview with BLUE FRIDAY OF NY President PAT FOX, who will run down all of the upcoming charity events.    BLUE FRIDAY is an organization in it’s 14th year-established to raise money to help families of police officers killed in the line of duty in upstate New York.  
 
Related websites:
Blue Friday of NY website: www.bluefridayny.org
Officer Down Webpage:   odmp.org
 
 
 

Albany Area Musician Salute- Wild Adriatic/Girl Blue

This podcast's purpose is to reinforce the point that when an artist is branded as LOCAL, it shouldn't equate with the term "AMATEURISH".  This very talented rock band and brilliant solo artist from the Albany NY area I present as exhibit A and B.-
                                   WILD ADRIATIC AND GIRL BLUE
As of this writing they are two of the acts on stage for the upcoming CAPITAL RECORDS SALUTES THE BEATLES nite on March 23rd at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady. 
I talk to them both about the influence the Beatles' music has had on their lives (plus they both get a pop quiz to see how well they know the Fab 4!).. oh, and also I explain MUSICALLY what the Beatles meant to me, for better or worse. 
                                      TO FOLLOW THEM IN THE FUTURE:
                www.wildadriatic.com
                 www.girlbluemusic.com
               www.facebook.com/girlbluemusic
               @girlbluemusic on twitter 
 
                Oh, and my website for parody show performances, weddings,        anniversaries and retirements     www.hirerichie.com
 
 
 
 
 
 

“The Top”: featuring Impressionist STEVE VAN ZANDT

You've always heard your mother say it's important to make a good impression.  I guess this guy listened very well,  because he's incredible at it! I'm talking about comic impressionist  Steve Van Zandt from the Albany, NY area (no, NOT the guy from the Sopranos, although spelled the same way.  I bet he could nail that impression as well!) I had a blast talking and reminiscing with Steve.  Whether you are from the area or not, you will love this episode.  We have a few local references, but nothing that will throw you off!  Steve's website, btw is www.stevevanzandt.com.  He's got a phenomenal new business idea brewing that we all should keep tabs on.  It's a KILLER concept.  He mentions it toward the end of the podcast.  Other things we cover include:
His method of learning a voice
The impression he never gets tired of doing,
What it would be like if Jimmy Stewart was a track announcer at Saratoga (whoops - local reference-- you see, that's a place in our area that has horses and people bet on them to see how fast they can run in a circle)
 
… PLUS if you act NOW,  you'll get a hysterical sampling of other dead on voice characterizations ( and that includes POTUS, OF COURSE!) I hope you enjoy this, and if so, please share so we can grow this little show together.  By all means, SUBSCRIBE as well so you will get a heads up when new episodes publish.  
 
My website, by the way if you are interested in entertainment for your next function (DJing, live keyboards for cocktail hour, a stand-up song parody routine, customized song for somerone in the audience.... your choice)  is www.hirerichie.com .   Note:  I have decided to get this to a point where I'm doing it every OTHER week. Being that I am a staff of one,  It will give me a chance to get more guests, promote the episodes more, have more time to write a topical song of the week,  and basically give you a break from me bugging you constantly to tune in! Hope that works for you!   
See you next time as I keep trying and never stop until I ........TAKE IT TO THE TOP!

THE TOP Wedding Tips Pt 3 - Music and DJ’s with SEH ENTERTAINMENT

In this last episode in a three part series,  we examine the major components of a wedding reception, your questions, and tips from those with years of experience in the biz.
My guest for Part 3 is Scott E Hemming, owner of one of THE TOP DJ companies in Upstate NY -SEH Entertainment.  We dig deep into the subject of music for your wedding, and some of the mistakes some could make in their choices.. 
We also review for you the usual order of events at a reception for those who are unsure.  
Great information with a few laughs thrown in!
 
P.S. For those who live in the local NY area and looking for a DJ, You can check out all of the DJ profiles, see testimonials (mine included!) right on his website-www.sehentertainment.com
 
 
 

Wedding Tips Part 2: Venues, DJ's,Photography and more/Guest Harvey Vlahos/Altamont Manor

This is PART 2 in a series where we get to review in great detail what to consider when planning your special day. Special Guest: Harvey Vlahos of the beautiful Altamont Manor.
Included topics:
Interviewing and selecting a photographer
Plan B - What happens if it rains - not just the ceremony but your once in a lifetime photos? Caters and much more.  For information -www.altamontmanor.com
website is http://www.hirerichie.com
Richie's Facebook page is @richiephillips
Email address   Richie1077@gmail.com
 
 

Essential Wedding Tips 1- DJ's, Venues and more/ Special Guest Harvey Vlahos of Altamont Manor

This is the first episode of a 2 part series with special guest Harvey Vlahos of the Altamont Manor, a very experienced wedding venue owner with over 800 weddings to his credit - and podcast host/ Wedding DJ Richie Phillips.  Here you can get everything you need to make your special day smooth sailing... as well as what to avoid!  This is general information for anyone planning their wedding ANYWHERE. 
Enjoy this podcast and stay tuned for the others.     
 For further information: www.altamontmanor.com
Richie's Facebook page is @richiephillips
Email address   Richie1077@gmail.com
website is http://www.hirerichie.com
 
 
 
 
Their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altamont-Manor-112405112131996/
 
 

Erin Harkes and Richie's Rhyme O' The Week : A Talk With Mueller

A fun, freeform discussion with Albany area singer-songwriter turned comedienne Erin Harkes.  We talk about the journey one takes to be a working musician, and her gutsy transition into stand-up comedy (not many can do both, but she handles it real well!).  There's some hysterical stories along the way here.
 
Also, Richie gives RHYMING advice to POTUS on his upcoming meeting with nemesis Robert Mueller.  All on this edition of THE TOP. 
Richie is always available to provide music and entertainment for your next conference, meeting, or other business function.  He can do perform his unique brand of keyboard comedy, along with music for dancing and more!  He can even write you a personalized song parody for that special someone (and if he can't be there in person, he can pre-record it and email it!)
 
For demos, testimonials etc   http://www.hirerichie.com
on Facebook @rhyminrichiephillips
 

Piano Prodigy /Grammy Nominated Joey Alexander

Go on your favorite music site and take one listen to this incredible child prodigy keyboardist, Joey Alexander.  Your mouth will drop.  I had the unique opportunity to speak with him to promote his concert here in Troy NY on Jan 27th, 2018.  We delve into his background, his approach to learning a song, and I also will attempt here to see if I can learn even 2 seconds of a Joey Alexander piece.  (Spoiler alert - not good!)
After the interview, I will have a musical response to the scammer who keeps calling me, sending me text messages, and pretending to be overseas with no money -begging me to send some via Western Union (Spoiler alert #2 - FAT CHANCE).
 This podcast is brought to you by yours truly.  If you would like to see a list of musical and comedy services I can provide for your next wedding, private party, or business function, go to www.hirerichie.com
 

"THE VOICE" WINNER SAWYER FREDERICKS

He WON Season 8 of NBC's "THE VOICE".  Is there life AFTER a career highlight like that at such an early age?  Plus a quick game of "Would You Rather", and much more.  I also will, as a continuing public service, rhyme the news of the past week.  Programming note: Although THE TOP originates from the Albany, NY area and thus local references,  I also include national stories as well.  ENJOY! 

Bonus Podcast: Maria Papa From Perreca Reveals Her Secret Eggs Purgatory Recipe

In addition to this podcas you will also find a written list of ingredients so you don't have to write frantically as you drive (bad!).  Go to www.hirerichie.com and scroll down on the home page til you see my podcast promo.  There is a button that takes you to the recipe.  (and feel free to roam around the site in case you are planning an event where you want entertainment (shameless plug).   
 
Enjoy! -and PLEASE save a doggie bag for me when you make YOUR eggs purgatory!