- Location:
- Montclair, New Jersey
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 100 miles from Montclair.
- Pay Range:
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$400-$1200 per event
- Member Since:
- 2005
- Primary Category:
- Irish Band
- Additional Categories:
- Bluegrass Band, Country Band, Dixieland Band, Italian Band, Wedding Band, World Music Band
- Influences:
- The Prarie Home Companion Show, Willie Nelson, The Clancy Brothers, Hank Williams Sr. and Jr., The Chieftans, Bob Wills, Louis Armstrong, David Grissman, The Beatles, Garth Brooks, Tom Chapin
Description
I play banjo, mandolin, guitar, Highland bagpipes, pennywhistle, harmonica, ukulele , and I have a strong tenor singing voice. I play with an Irish band, a Dixieland band, a Country /Bluegrass band, and an Italian band. I have performed on Broadway, the Kennedy Center, on PBS TV's Shining Time Station and at theaters, schools and concert halls from New Jersey to Alaska. Tap dancing, Irish step dancing, clog dancing, rope spinning, hat tricks, juggling, acting, and storytelling are some of my other skills.
In addition to the band work, I have several music/storytelling/tap dance programs that I perform at festivals, theatres, schools, and family concerts.
SONG LIST: My repertoire includes: Irish vocal and instrumental music, Bagpipe tunes, vintage and contemporary Country songs, Bluegrass music, Italian songs, Dixieland melodies from the 20's and 30's, Swing tunes from the 40's and 50's, Broadway show tunes, Folk music from the 60's and 70's, Beatles songs, Pop, Rock and Blues from the 70's, 80's and 90's and children's songs.. I also sing a few songs in Yiddish, Spanish and German. Let me know what you are interested in and I will email you the appropriate list.
Available For:
Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
Feedback
- He was fantastic!! Proffessional, talented, and extremely accomodating!We would certainly recommend him to anyone.
Thank you.
-- Eva D, Livingston, NJ, 8/21/2006
- Exceptional experience! Richard was a delight to work with, and the feedback from all who attended was outstanding! -- Jim H, Chatham, NJ, 3/17/2006
- The ratings say it all - Richard was exactly what we needed. He was a pleasure to work with and he got rave reviews from all at the party. -- Gene B, Cortlandt Manor, NY, 6/9/2006
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Upcoming Appearances
- Saturday, May 28, 2011
- 2:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Wall Township, NJ
= Booked through GigMasters
Past Appearances
- Saturday, October 10, 2009
- 10:00AM - Wedding
- Florham Park, NJ
- Sunday, August 23, 2009
- 2:30PM - Christening
- Cranford, NJ
- Saturday, August 01, 2009
- 7:00PM - Family Reunion
- Middletown, NY
- Sunday, July 19, 2009
- 1:00PM - Birthday Party - Adults
- Rochelle Park, NJ
- Saturday, July 18, 2009
- 5:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Oxford, NJ
- Saturday, July 11, 2009
- 6:30PM - Birthday Party - Adults
- Piscataway, NJ
- Saturday, June 20, 2009
- 5:00PM - Anniversary
- Westbury, NY
- Sunday, June 07, 2009
- 1:00PM - Community Event
- Montclair, NJ
- Saturday, June 06, 2009
- 8:30PM - Private Party
- Mamaroneck, NY
- Saturday, May 02, 2009
- 5:00PM - Kentucky Derby Party
- Franklin Lakes, NJ
Click here for more past appearances= Booked through GigMasters