Todays Sports Villains

We tend to think because if it is in the media that it is a new phenomenon. Major sport figures being charged with spousal or girlfriend abuse or drug usage. Don't get me wrong it should be reported and the players should be dealt with harshly, especially those charged with abuse. In my opinion that should be given a pink slip....bye bye, find a new job. With drugs they should be given an opportunity to rehabilitate themselves. My point is, this is not new, this not generational, this has been happening since the beginning. The only difference is todays athlete can't hide behind the protection of their team or the media, because they did't want players reputations ruined. So don't be naive. The bad ones have always been with us, now they are getting called out and punished for their stupidity. rg

Austin Bound!!!!

I will be making a day trip to Austin on July 20th to play at Barton Creek Farmers Market...11:00am. If you are in the area then please come out. I will be playing a 40 min set and have CD's available. Looking forward to this gig. I was invited out by Johann Wagner. One of the songwriters in Texas. See you there...I'll be leaving Denton around 530 - 600am ..yawnnnn!!!!!! rg

Check out my Best friend Jessie Frye's new music video "Shape Of A Boy"

Copy and paste this link to check out Jessie Frye's new video. This is her best yet. She is going to be big soon and this is your chance to see the climb to the top. I see her work hard every day writing lyrics, practicing her vocals and instrument. She deserves a great future in music. http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2014/07/jessie_frye_debuts_steamy_shape_of_a_boy_video.php You are going to love this video!! Find her on Facebook and Twitter and tell her how much you loved it. Take care my friends Rg

Where you can Buy My Music!!!

Hi Everyone, Just a short blog on sites you can purchase my music. This is kind of important. Because site like Spotify barely pay us a penny for one stream. So here are a list of places you can download singles, cd's and ep's!!!!! Starting with iTunes!!! On The Run https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-the-run/id450010956 Faraway Girl https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/faraway-girl-ep/id617415731 Next Bandcamp!! Both CD's can be purchased here http://richardgilbert.bandcamp.com Last and not least CdBaby.com Can't Stop The Rain CD http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ragilbert Faraway Girl and On The Run http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/RichardGilbert Hope you enjoy the music....also I have added new shows for the area. Later all Rg

More Shows added & The life of a solo musician

I have added some additional shows to the list. I hope some of you can make it. On a side note, I host a Song & Story Singer Songwriter show every third Friday of the month at Banter in Denton Texas. I select 4 singer songwriters and they tell a little story about the song they wrote. It is form 8pm until 10pm. So, each artist gets about 6 songs each. We have been doing it now for almost a year. I volunteered to do this for two reasons. First to get Singer Songwriters more recognition and hopeful more money and to help Banter Bistro. We have been bringing in on average around 25 to 50 people depending on the night and how many come into see a particle performer. However, with all that said the tips these people get is way below par and the reason is not the performance. People are very attentive and very receptive. Staying the entire show. So for those of you who are not singer songwriters let me tell you that what we do is not easy. We write the lyrics, place the lyrics to music, then practice practice practice and practice again until we feel like we are ready to perform. Then we repeat the process over and over again. To get up in front of a crowd of strangers and sing songs that are personal to us takes a lot of nerve. After all these songs are a part of us and we are sharing it with you. So, my question is how much is it worth to you to listen to someone who is playing for FREE and you are enjoying the music. Some of us make a living doing this. Ask yourself, would you expect a plumber to come out and fix a leaking pipe for free???? They would laugh at you. But, singer songwriters most of the time have no other option to play for free and depend on you the audience to compensate them for their hard. Next time you are out for the evening and there is a person on a stage singing and you see a tip jar, please show them you really do care. Even if it is $1.00 they will appreciate it. Peace love and music Rg

My Weekend!!

It's 1:30am on Sunday morning and I'm thinking about my next gig. I had a great show at Shaw's Patio & Grill Friday evening....too great..because I woke up at 950am and I had a 10am gig. Luckily I dress fast and this gig was only 3 miles away. Spent the morning playing music and hangin out with my friends. I feel like I just need that chance to open for somebody. You know what I mean..just give me a chance to sing in front of a large listening audience. So, today is Father's Day and I will spend the morning skyping with my son in Korea and the afternoon having lunch with my youngest son. Then it's off to another gig in Fort Worth. This time Zio Carlos Magnolia Brew House. I love this one!! Always have a good time playing there. Okay I am off for now Peace Love and Music my friends and fans Rg

Shows all weekend!!!

It's going to be a busy weekend. I hope you can make it to one of my shows. I will be starting this evening at Shaw's Patio & Grill in Fort Worth at 730pm. Should be a beautiful night. Tomorrow at 10am I will be playing a one hour set at Denton Community Market which is always fun!! Sunday I will be back in Fort Worth @ Zio Carlos Magnolia Pub playing all originals at 5pm til 630pm. Please come out and show your support for local music. Thanks Peace Love and Music Rg