Riley Wilson
42 reviews- Dallas, TX
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels nationwide
- $200-2000
Overview
A Gig Salad "Top Performer" as well as multiple awards on another national site, Riley Wilson is the only performer with a 5 star rating on both sites since 2011. A working professional musician since 1972, he is the nation's most versatile One Man Band- instrumentally or vocally.
"I have one of the most varied playlists of any solo performer or group. Everything from classical guitar, traditional, smooth and acoustic jazz to pop, standards, traditional, modern
and Texas dirt country to classic, modern rock and blues. For anything not on this playlist of 200+ songs, I am happy to add your favorites to a break playlist. Whatever you're looking for, get in touch with me today!"
42 Reviews
Riley was awesome! He plays so many different genres of music and does them all so well! All our guests commented on how great he was. And he was a great person to work with too, which just made it all the better. I would highly recommend Riley, and would definitely use him again for any event I have in the future.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thanks Gianna! It was a pleasure performing for you, Martin and your guests. I appreciate your hiring me on Gig Salad and yes, let's do this again soon!
Riley Wilson
www.guitarmadesimpler.com
We hired Riley for our daughter's engagement party. I was worried about the entertainment "taking over" the emphasis of the party but I was wrong! Riley was absolutely able to correctly read the situation and fit right in. Our guests were surprised and loved his music. He was absolutely fantastic and it took a very nice party and threw it into a different realm. He was so popular with the crowd that we had to add extra time to his performance. I would definitely hire him again!
One Man Band
Riley's skills as a guitarist are to say the least, excellent. We hired him for our holiday wedding reception in downtown Ft Worth. It was a formal wedding reception with a plated dinner and dancing. He was certainly flexible! Riley played classical (and holiday classics) guitar through dinner and our guests danced the evening away to his classic rock and Texas country songs! We have fantastic memories of our wedding and Riley is certainly one of them!
Classical Guitarist, Country Singer, Jazz Guitarist, One Man Band, Rock & Roll Singer, Singing Guitarist, Variety Entertainer, Wedding Singer, Guitarist
Riley was easy to work with, he was always easy to contact, he was prompt and did a fantastic job!
It could not have gone any better or smoother and his performance of the song was exactly what I wanted.
Thank you Riley, you helped make it a memory we will always cherish!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thank you, Reuben! I love performing for surprise events like yours. I am delighted for the both of you. I hope you'll keep me in mind for the wedding ceremony. Best wishes and thanks again for booking me on Gig Salad!
Riley Wilson
Good and varied song selection. Riley was enjoyed by all.
Variety Entertainer
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thank you Lori. It was a pleasure helping you all celebrate the Grand Opening at Texas Dental Surgery. Let me know if I can be of service in the future.
Riley Wilson
Gig Salad
Our garden center hosted a large event over an entire day with multiple vendor booths and other activities with Riley providing our music. He played for about 3 hours and performed a great selection of classic rock and country music, which was perfect for our audience. Our customers and employees all raved about how much they liked him and asked me to book him again for future events. He brought a state-of-the-art backup system that enhanced his solo guitar and made him sound like a full band with vocal harmonies. He was very professional and punctual, and very easy to work with. He's also very good as a "master of ceremonies" if you need him to make announcements and such. We were all really pleased with his performance!
Corporate Entertainment, Country Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thank you, Joyce! I had a terrific time performing for everyone at "March Madness. " Let's do this again soon and thanks for booking me on Gig Salad!
Riley Wilson
Photos from this event
Riley was professional and performed exactly as asked, we will be using him again.
Corporate Entertainment
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thank you Charmian! I enjoyed meeting and performing for everyone at PoolWerx USA. I look forward to our next event together.
Riley came to the cocktail party early, he played on time, gave my guests a great show. He was amazing I recommend him for your next event!
Jazz Guitarist
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thank you Saresa! It was a pleasure performing for you and your guests. I'm delighted you chose Gig Salad to book me. Let's do this again soon.
Riley Wilson
I was a Brand Manager/Event Director and Riley Wilson was a perfect fit for our Rehearsal Dinner! Looking for a someone can adjust to the group and setting look no more! We literally brought the lights down and he did not blink an eye! Many Thanks!!
Classical Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist, Guitarist
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thanks for booking me on Gig Salad, Brenda! It was a pleasure performing for you all. Enjoy the wedding ceremony and let me know if I can be of service in the future.
Love his music and style! Recomendation 100%!
Country Band, Country Singer
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thank you, Sandra! It was a pleasure to be a party of your daughter's Quinceanera. I'm delighted you all enjoyed my performance. Let me know if I can be of service in the future.
My mother n law turned 76 and she said it was the best birthday party she ever had!!! Every one loved Mr. Wilson and we all had a great time. Thanks very much Mr Wilson.
One Man Band
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thank you Cheryl! I appreciate the 5 star review very much. It was a pleasure playing for you and Janet.
Wow, I was amazed how how easy it was to arrange a true surprise for my wife at her office. Riley is a great artist. If you want to do a true Texas event, hire this guy.
Country Singer, One Man Band
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thanks, Paul! It was wonderful being able to surprise your wife and co workers. Let me know if I can be of service in the future and thanks for finding me on Gig Salad.
My experience with Riley was perfect from start to finish. His one man guitar/country singing performance was perfect for our 700+ attendee reception and all loved him. He made the event a success!
I would hire him again in a second.
Great job Riley. Keep rocking!
John (ASAM)
Country Singer, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist, Guitarist
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thanks so much, John! I had a great time and look forward to our next show together.
Riley was very professional and everyone loved his performance. Thanks for a job well done!
Country Singer
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thanks, Behka! I'm delighted to have provided you and your guests a performance everyone loved. I look forward to working with you again.
Riley and his lovely wife were a joy to have as an addition to our annual Crawfish Boil. We hope to be able to use Riley for the event annually moving forward and any other larger event we have between now and then!
One Man Band
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thank you, Travis for your generous tip! I'm glad I was able to add to your party's ambience. I look forward to working with you all again.
Riley was exactly what we needed for our western night event!
Would definitely hire again.
Highly recommend!
Country Singer, One Man Band
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thanks, Claudia!
We had a great time.
Country Singer
Riley was very professional and has a great voice. We would definitely consider using again.
One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thanks, Bill! I had fun last night. Call me and let's do this again soon.
Riley is so talented and we really enjoyed having him play at our event! He was on time and his wife even helped us put together our event tables and helped hang some last minute decor!!
One Man Band
Thank you Riley for entertaining our Guest in our 25th Wedding Anniversary at Christ the King Parish Center yesterday.
Our Guests's comments are: delightful party, beautiful and nice party..... with Riley.
Again thank you Riley.
Matthew Tjahjono
One Man Band, Singing Guitarist, Wedding Singer, Guitarist
Everyone enjoyed Riley. He is exceptionally talented and many people asked how I came across him. He was a perfect choice for our event and he has my highest recommendation. He was on time, stayed a little later than we had originally planned and interacted with the guests as little and as much as we wanted. We hired him for a ladies only birthday happy hour/cocktails evening.
One Man Band
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thanks so much, Mindy!
I contracted Riley to perform for my girlfriend's birthday and she loved it! Riley was very professional and on time. He was very accommodating to all my special requests before the show date. Great communication. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Country Singer, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
He played at a corporate event for us. He was very talented and professional and brought a great touch to our event.
Country Singer
Response from Riley Wilson:
Thanks, Emily!
Riley played a corporate event for us and he's very talented, prompt, reliable and set a great tone for our event.
Country Singer
Riley did a wonderful job performing for our corporate customer appreciation event! I would recommend him to anyone for any kind of event. He plays a wide variety of music and does it very well.
One Man Band
I requested quotes for a solo guitarist to play acoustic, up-beat holiday music for a two-hour cocktail event at a private residence. Riley was one of the first musicians to respond and we booked him.
Prior to our event, I sent Riley a message detailing the event and reiterating what we were looking for in terms of vibe, dress and music selection.
Pros:
- Riley arrived promptly and was set up and ready to go when guests arrived
- He plays the guitar well
Cons:
- Despite specifically requesting acoustic holiday music, only a handful of holiday songs were played and none of them were acoustic. All music was accompanied with vocals and background tracks. Not at all the vibe we were looking for. When I asked Riley about this, he said he could not do what I was asking for and asked me if I had watched his reel before booking.
- Riley did not mention to me before the event that his wife would be accompanying him. They are nice people, but it was a little awkward that she was sitting next to him the whole time. Our event was fairly small and I had several guests ask me about it. It wasn't really a problem, but a heads up would've been nice.
- Riley set up a Gigsalad 5-star performer sign, as well as business cards and a tip jar without asking if that would be acceptable. Again, this was an event at a private home so it felt out of place.
I'm sure Riley is perfect for many events and parties. He just wasn't what we were looking for.
Guitarist
Riley came to my birthday party as a surprise from my beloved wife. I was the recipient of his talent in my birthday party. I turned 18 with 42 years of experience. Riley made the party. Took me back in time with the tunes he played. Thanks man!
One Man Band, Guitarist
Booked Riley for my husband's country themed 40th birthday party. He was great! Strong pre-show communication and was great about customizing the set list for our party - he even added a new song just for us! He has a great voice and guitar skills - so glad I booked him - he added a special touch to our party for sure. Thank you, Riley!
Country Singer
Riley did a great job entertaining at our party. Everyone was very impressed by his talent and wanted to know where we found him. We would not hesitate a minute about hiring him to play at any event! Definitely a five -star plus guy!
Singing Guitarist
Riley Wilson recently performed at our client appreciation dinner. His musical talents are exceptional. There were many compliments on his performance and he fit our venue perfectly. Riley is upbeat and entertaining, with amazing varied musical talents to fit a diverse crowd. We could not have been more pleased with his service and look forward to working with him in the future.
Singing Guitarist, Variety Entertainer, One Man Band
Riley was very professional to work with. He was timely in his booking the gig, and prompt on the day of the event. He was very easy to listen to and played virtually non-stop.
One Man Band
What an engaging performer! Riley Wilson has the widest range of music I've seen and absolutely kept the crowd thoroughly entertained ! We will have him back again and again!!!!
Singing Guitarist
We could not have chosen anyone better! Riley is a fantastic musician.
Riley made my daughter and I feel like we were the most important people in the world on her wedding day.
He was wonderful to work with and made our wedding reception so much fun! We had multiple compliments from our guests on how great he sounded. We had an awesome experience and would not hesitate to highly recommend him or hire him again.
Roger Johnson
One Man Band
Do not hesitate to hire Riley. He is an extremly skilled musican. Riley performed for a neighborhood party that had guests ranging in age from their mid-30's to their mid-70's. Everyone had a blast. Many times throughout the night the guests said 'Riley' sounds just like Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, or many others. He will not disappoint!
One Man Band
Riley helped make a surprise birthday party a success. Great selection of tunes, easy to work with and overall excellent musician ...per the musicians in the crowd! Party-goers loved the music and we highly recommend Riley!
One Man Band
We hosted a small back yard wedding reception and Riley Wilson and his keyboard guy Brian were fantastic. They read the multi-generation crowd and played to everyone! Dance, easy listening, country, rock, and they took requests! Great musicians.. they made a great evening even better! JM
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.
One Man Band
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!
One Man Band
I hostessed a "decade party" for my husband's 70th birthday. He loves country western music, country western swing and 50's-60's "oldies". His favorite food is BBQ. So I located an upscale BBQ restaurant and searched online for an appropriate singer. 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 meeting Riley.
One Man Band, Country Singer, Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
good exprience, will call Riley again
One Man Band
Riley was awsome he was able to do the event at last minute notice and gave a great preformance at a great rate. His music was a hit from the resdients here and we have gotten nothing but high marks about him.
One Man Band
Riley is a very talented artist with a great personality. His performance was perfect for the party in our home. I am very glad he was here to help make my 50th an enjoyable and memorable event!
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Booking Info
Price Range: $200-2000
Gig Length: 15 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
I play a very wide variety of material, from acoustic New Age (Acoustic Alchemy, Ottmar Liebert), smooth jazz (Larry Carlton, Ronny Jordan and George Benson), pop (Sting, Jack Johnson, John Mayer and James Taylor), rock (Jimmy Eat World, The Romantics and ZZ Top), modern country (Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band, George Strait and Garth Brooks), classic country (Ernest Tubb, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson) as well as Texas dirt artists (Pat Green, Stoney Larue and Randy Rogers Band).
Since I am a full time guitar teacher, audiences are often stunned to hear my performance sounds "just like the original recording." With my Pro Tools equipped studio and custom backing tracks with real guitars, bass, mandolin, pedal steel as well as backing vocals, recorded by me ahead of time, I sound like a full band! Best of all, I can do all this with a performance area as small as 4 'X 6'. As long as I have that and some electricity, I'll do the rest.
About
The top rated guitarist/vocalist/One Man band in the Southwest United States! A Gig Salad "Top Performer," he's been awarded " Best of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, "Rising Star 2013, 2016, 2017 " and "Lifetime" by Gigmasters for an uninterrupted decade of consistently booking live shows. Riley's One Man Band is among the most versatile in the nation, regularly playing classical, jazz, rock, country, pop and blues - often in the same performance!
"I've been performing solo gigs for more than 20 years, after working as a full time professional musician since the '70's. As a full time guitar teacher, writer and voice talent, I bring all this experience to my One Man band shows. This includes wedding proposals, ceremonies and receptions, funerals, corporate, private and public shows, cruises, hayrides, campfire cowboy shows, etc. "I am honored and pleased by the trust placed by our Gig Salad clients and thankful to everyon that books me for their special event."
"Whatever you're looking for, get in touch with me today!"
Past and present clients include Alcatel, All My Sons Moving, Brinkmann Ranch, Champion Partners, Dallas Arboretum, Delotte and Touche, EDS, Ernst and Young, Ft. Worth Convention Bureau, Goodman Homes, G.T.E., Hockaday School, Intermatic, J.C. Penney, KPMG, Kroger, Lennox, Medical City-Dallas, Mohawk Carpets, Orvis Store, PepsiCo, Resource Texas, Southfork Ranch, Standard Pacific Homes, Texas Instruments, Tower Club, Ulta Cosmetics, United American Insurance, Vineyard Vines, Whole Foods Market and many more. If you want the best, get in touch with Riley today!
Additional Booking Notes
I need an area about 4' x 6' with standard 3 pin grounded 110 volt AC. An elevated stage is nice, but is not necessary. A separate area to change clothes is helpful, since I usually don't dress for the performance until the gear is assembled and ready to play. I don't drink alcohol or smoke, but appreciate water during the show. I enjoy eating on a break if that's not an imposition on the host or client.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| July 07, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Paris, TX |
| October 06, 2018 • 4:00pm - 10:30pm | Wedding & Reception- One Man Band- Ft Worth, TX |
Past Booked Events
| June 19, 2018 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| May 19, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Granbiry, TX |
| May 16, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
| May 15, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
| May 11, 2018 • 8:00pm - 8:15pm | Personal Occasion |
| May 05, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
| April 27, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Wylie, TX |
| April 07, 2018 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Frisco, TX |
| March 29, 2018 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Grand Opening |
| March 24, 2018 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
| March 19, 2018 • 5:25pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Plano, TX |
| March 15, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Lewisville, TX |
| March 06, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Function- The Woodlands, TX |
| March 02, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Wylie, TX |
| February 22, 2018 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
| February 14, 2018 • 10:00pm - 11:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Dallas, TX |
| January 17, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Campus Event |
| January 16, 2018 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
| December 23, 2017–December 24, 2017 • 8:00pm - 12:00pm | Bent Tree Grill- One Man Band |
| December 16, 2017 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party- One Man Band- Flower Mound, TX |
| December 09, 2017 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Fairview TX |
| December 08, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
| December 02, 2017 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Providence, TX |
| November 25, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| November 11, 2017 • 3:15pm - 9:00pm | Wedding/Recepition- Pilot Point, TX |
| October 28, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Pappas Bar B Q- 1217 Pearce St, Houston, TX |
| October 27, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Pappas Bar B Q- I-45@Crosstimbers- Houston, TX |
| October 21, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Pappas Bar B Q- 1217 Pearce St, Houston, TX |
| October 20, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Pappas Bar B Q - I-45@Crosstimbers- Houston, TX |
| October 14, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Pappas Bros Bar B Q-1217 Pearce St, Houston, TX |
| October 13, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Pappas Bros Bar B Q- I-45@Crosstimbers- Houston TX |
| October 07, 2017 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| September 30, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Denton, TX |
| September 23, 2017 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| August 17, 2017–August 18, 2017 • 7:00pm - 12:00am | House Party |
| August 17, 2017 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Richardson, TX |
| August 16, 2017–August 17, 2017 • 11:30pm - 12:30am | Retirement Party |
| August 10, 2017 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Prosper, TX |
| July 27, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Convention/Trade Show |
| July 22, 2017 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Conroe, TX |
| July 15, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Lenexa, KS |
| July 08, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Trenton, TX |
| June 22, 2017 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Hard 8 Bar B Que- One Man Band- The Colony, TX |
| June 21, 2017 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- McKinney, TX |
| June 17, 2017 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Shawnee, KS |
| June 16, 2017 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Dallas, TX |
| June 16, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
| June 13, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Courtyard at Cascades- The Colony, TX |
| June 10, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
| June 08, 2017 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Hard 8 Bar B Que- One Man Band- Coppell, TX |
| May 27, 2017 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception- Frisco, TX |
| April 25, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Courtyard Marriott- One Man band- The Colony, TX |
| April 20, 2017 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Ft. Worth, TX |
| April 12, 2017 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Ft Worth, TX |
| April 08, 2017–April 09, 2017 • 7:00pm - 12:00am | Birthday (Adult) |
| April 03, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Plano, TX |
| March 25, 2017 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Prosper, TX |
| March 24, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Dallas, TX |
| March 18, 2017 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- New Hope, TX |
| March 17, 2017–March 18, 2017 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Nightclub Event |
| March 16, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Campus Event |
| February 18, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Frisco, TX |
| February 17, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Granbury, TX |
| February 11, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Arlington, TX |
| February 10, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Grand Opening |
| February 09, 2017 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Duncanville, TX |
| January 21, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| January 14, 2017 • 9:00am - 10:30am | Anniversary Party |
| December 16, 2016 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Flower Mound, TX |
| December 14, 2016 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Dallas, TX |
| December 09, 2016 • 10:45am - 12:30pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Dallas, TX |
| December 08, 2016 • 10:45am - 12:30pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Ft Worth, TX |
| November 22, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Flower Mound, TX |
| November 19, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding/Cocktail Hour |
| November 14, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Dallas, TX |
| November 10, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Stafford, TX |
| October 22, 2016 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception- One Man Band- Arlington, TX |
| October 20, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| September 17, 2016 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| September 17, 2016 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Festival |
| September 10, 2016 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 27, 2016 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Ft. Worth, TX |
| August 24, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Ft Worth, TX |
| August 07, 2016 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| July 30, 2016 • 10:00pm - 10:30pm | Surprise |
| July 26, 2016 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Retirement home show- One Man Band- Allen, TX |
| July 23, 2016 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Forney, TX |
| July 09, 2016 • 7:45pm - 10:45pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Colleyville, TX |
| July 01, 2016 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
| June 25, 2016 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour- One Man Band |
| June 25, 2016 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Central Market- Dallas, TX- One Man Band |
| June 24, 2016 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Houston, TX |
| June 18, 2016 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm | Strikz Entertainment- One Man Band- Frisco, TX |
| June 10, 2016 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception- One Man Band |
| June 10, 2016 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony- One Man band- Desoto, TX |
| June 04, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Dallas, TX |
| May 24, 2016 • 2:30pm - 5:00pm | Funeral- Solo Guitar- Dallas, TX |
| May 21, 2016 • 8:15pm - 10:15pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Arlington, TX |
| May 21, 2016 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band |
| May 20, 2016 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Rehearsal- One Man Band- McKinney, TX |
| May 14, 2016 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Longview, TX |
| May 12, 2016 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Spring Concert- One Man Band- Flower Mound, TX |
| May 07, 2016 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding- One Man band- Cleburne, TX |
| April 30, 2016 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
| April 19, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| April 18, 2016 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| April 16, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party- One Man Band- Lewisville, TX |
| April 08, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band |
| March 26, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Proposal- One Man Band- Dallas, TX |
| March 22, 2016 • 11:00am - 11:45pm | Stonebriar Funeral Home- solo guitar |
| March 16, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Party- One Man Band- Dallas, TX |
| February 13, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Prestonwood Country Club- Think Twice duo- Dallas, TX |
| February 11, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Duncanville, TX |
| February 05, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Dallas, TX |
| February 04, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Dallas, TX |
| January 21, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Function- One Man Band- Duncanville, TX |
| December 19, 2015 | Wedding Reception |
| December 12, 2015 | Cocktail Party |
| July 11, 2015 | Birthday (Adult) |
| February 28, 2015 | Private Party |
| July 19, 2014 | Birthday Party |
| June 07, 2014 | Wedding Reception |
| May 17, 2014 | Private Party |
| April 27, 2013 | Private Party |
Set List
SOLO ACT SONGLIST
A Better Man- Clint Black
A Foggy Day- instrumental jazz
Andante- classical guitar
Addicted To Love- Robert Palmer
Adelita- classical guitar
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- instrumental jazz
All The Things You Are- instrumental jazz
Away In A Manger- Christmas instrumental
Always On My Mind- Willie Nelson
Amarillo By Morning- George Strait
Amazing Grace- Gospel instrumental
Amie- Pure Prairie League
Andante- classical guitar
Angelica- Riley Wilson
As She's Walking Away- Zac Brown Band
Autumn Leaves- instrumental jazz
Baby, I Love Your Way- Peter Frampton
Barcelona Nights- Ottmar Liebert
Better Together- Jack Johnson
Beyond The Sea- Bobby Darin
Beyond The Sunset- Gospel instrumental
Big City- Merle Haggard
Birthday- The Beatles
Blue Bossa- Kenny Durham
Born To Be Wild- Steppenwolf
Bourree- classical guitar
Breakup Song- Greg Kihn Band
Breezin'- George Benson
Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison
But It's Alright- J.J. Jackson/Huey Lewis/News
Canon In D- Pachibel- classical guitar
Can't Help Falling in Love- Elvis Presley
Caprice In D minor- classical guitar
Carolina In My Mind- James Taylor
Cat's In The Cradle- Harry Chapin
Come Monday- Jimmy Buffett
Crazy- Willie Nelson
Crossfire- Stevie Ray Vaughan
Days of Wine & Roses- instrumental jazz
Deck The Halls- Christmas instrumental
Does Ft Worth Ever Cross Your Mind- George Strait
Do You Hear What I Hear- Christmas instrumental
Don't Stop Believin'- Journey
Down and Out- Randy Rogers Band
Dust In The Wind- Kansas- acoustic instrumental
Eight Days A Week- The Beatles
El Paso- Marty Robbins
Everything- Michael Buble
Fast As You- Dwight Yoakum
Feels So Right- Alabama
Feliz Navidad= Christmas instrumental
Fields Of Gold- Sting
Fire & Rain- James Taylor
Folsom Prison Blues- Johnny Cash
Forever & Ever, Amen- Randy Travis
Friends In Low Places- Garth Brooks
Gimme All Your Love- ZZ Top
Girl From Ipanema- Brazilian jazz instrumental
God Be With You- Gospel instrumental
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas- Al Jarreau
Here Comes The Sun- The Beatles
Hey, Good Lookin'- Hank Williams, Sr.
Hotel California- The Eagles
How High The Moon- instrumental jazz
Humble & Kind- Tim McGraw
I Cross My Heart- George Strait
I Ran- A Flock of Seagulls
If Tomorrow Never Comes- Garth Brooks
I’m A Fire- David Nail
I’m Your Boogie Man- K.C. & the Sunshine Band
Isn't She Lovely- instrumental jazz
It Had To Be You- standard
Jamaica Heartbeat- Acoustic Alchemy
Jenny 867-5309- Tommy Tutone
Jessie's Girl- Rick Springfield
Jingle Bell Rock- Bobby Helms
Kokomo- Beach Boys
La Grange- Z.Z. Top
Landslide- acoustic instrumental
Lay Down, Sally- Eric Clapton
Lady- Kenny Rogers
Layla- Eric Clapton
Let It Snow- Christmas instrumental
Let Me Hold You- Stoney Larue
Live Those Songs- Kenny Chesney
London Homesick Blues- Jerry Jeff Walker
Lost In The Moment- Big & Rich
Love Song- Tesla- classical guitar
Luchenbach, Texas- Waylon Jennings
Margaritaville- Jimmy Buffett
Mansion Over The Hilltop- Gospel instrumental
Meditation- Brazilian jazz instrumental
Mexico- James Taylor
Midnight Hour- Wilson Pickett
Mood For A Day-Yes- classical guitar
Moondance- Van Morrison
My Eyes- Blake Shelton
My Girl- The Temptations
My Life- Billy Joel
My Way- Frank Sinatra
No Such Thing- John Mayer
Obsession Confession- Slash
Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem- Christmas instrumental
Oh, Pretty Woman- Roy Orbison
Old Time Rock & Roll- Bob Seger
On The Road Again- Willie Nelson
One Note Samba- A. C. Jobim
Peaceful Easy Feeling- The Eagles
Peace In The Valley- Gospel instrumental
Peace Of Mind- Boston
Play That Funky Music- Wild Cherry
Pride & Joy- Stevie Ray Vaughan
Ramblin' Man- Allman Brothers Band
Real World- Matchbox 20
Red Dirt Road- Brooks & Dunn
Rhinestone Cowboy- Glen Campbell
Ring Of Fire- Johnny Cash
Rio Samba- Larry Carlton
Rock & Roll All Night- Kiss
Rock Around The Clock- Bill Haley & The Comets
Rock Of Ages- Gospel instrumental
Rock This Town- Stray Cats
Romance- classical guitar
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town- Christmas instrumental
Santa Fe- Ottmar Liebert
Scarborough Fare- instrumental
September Morn- Neal Diamond
She's So High- Tal Bachman
Silent Night- Christmas instrumental
Silver Bells- Christmas instrumental
Silver Wings- Merle Haggard
Smoke On The Water- Deep Purple
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
Surfin’ USA- Beach Boys
Sunshine Of My Life- instrumental jazz
Sweet Caroline- Neal Diamond
Sweet Home, Alabama- Lynryd Skynyrd
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
That's The Way Love Goes- Merle Haggard
The Chair- George Strait
The Christmas Song-Mel Torme
The Dance- Garth Brooks
The Middle- Jimmy Eat World
The Ninety & the Nine- Gospel instrumental
The Old Rugged Cross- Gospel instrumental
The Wind Cries Mary- Jimi Hendrix
Time In A Bottle- Jim Croce
Tulsa Time- Don Williams/Eric Clapton
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- instrumental jazz
Waltz Across Texas- Ernest Tubb
Wave- Brazilian jazz instrumental
Wedding March- traditional
We Wish You A Merry Christmas-Christmas instrumental
What Child Is This- Christmas instrumental
When You Say Nothing At All- Keith Whitley
Where I Come From- Alan Jackson
Wicked Game- Chris Isaak
Winter Wonderland- Christmas instrumental
Wonderful Tonight- Eric Clapton
Write This Down!-George Strait
You Send Me- Sam Cooke
You Wreck Me- Tom Petty
Influences & Inspiration
Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Steve Howe (Yes), Larry Carlton, Billy Gibbons (ZZTop), Gino Vanelli, Chick Corea, Steely Dan, Ricky Scaggs, George Strait, James Taylor, etc.
Setup Requirements
110 volt A/C, within 15 feet of performance area, 6' X 6' setup area
Testimonials
"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
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 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, PepsiCo, The Colony, 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
"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
"Riley was great!!"
– Jerome L, Sugarland, 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. Much to everyone's surprise, Riley 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. ,Texas Instruments
Riley was amazing- he made our first dance so much more special. His performance was awesome. We would definitely hire him again.
– Frances & Chris, Highland Village, TX
"The song selections were great!! Riley was very professional. I would hire him again for another event."
– Tia G, Dallas, 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 F, President, McKinney Blue Thunder- McKinney, TX
"Thank you for making our wedding so memorable with your beautiful music. You made a perfect day even better."
– Colleen T, Plano, 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 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
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