TOP TALENT with Richie Phillips

My first "2 parter".    PART 1 Geovanny Santamaria is an amazing educator and Latin band frontman from NY.  We talk about teaching, we play clips from his incredible band GENERACION SIN ROSTRO, and much more. Great guy-fun interview. Check out their website at http://www.gsrband.org/#about   PART 2 WE'RE GROWING!  I finally hired a TOP "woman on the street" reporter!  (Well, "hired" is a strong wo...

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      

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 SA...

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...

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...

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...

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 ANYWH...

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 M...

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. ...

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! 

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).     ...

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...

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 year...