TOP TALENT with Richie Phillips

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!

Maria From Perreca’s Pt 1 and Snowblower Eulogy

You don’t have to be from Schenectady, New York to be familiar with  the iconic Perecca’s Bakery and More Perecca’s Restaurant.  Their bread alone is legendary. What famous celebrities still order it? Just how old is that pizza oven?  Little pieces of trivia and exciting news will be shared by owner Maria Papa.  Plus I’ll have a rhyming eulogy for my defunct snowblower.  (And no, this is not meant to be an infomercial)

THE TOP with "Rhymin' Richie" and THE VOICE finalist MORIAH FORMICA

Join veteran Albany radio personality/ song satirist "Rhymin' Richie" Phillips as he hosts his very first podcast.  And his first guest?  He "takes it to THE TOP" and scores a fun interview with Moriah Formica from NBC's THE VOICE. 
She takes us all behind the curtain and explains the arduous process of getting a spot on this blockbuster show.  It's an amazing story, especially for someone 17 years old!