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

Live Music at LSA!!! June 4th!!

Come out and enjoy some great food and amazing music at LSA Burger Co in Denton Texas this evening at 7pm June 4th. You will hear some great songwriting and music from Ellie Meyer, Brianna Fletcher and Richard Gilbert. I am proud to say I was selected in the final 3 at Chevy Singer Songwriter Showdown in Fort Worth this past Sunday. It was great to listen and be around other amazing songwriters. So much talent in Texas!!! I was a great experience! See you this evening Peace Love and Music Rg

Life of a solo musician.

I have played music around the DFW area for 10 years. It amazes me how difficult it is to get a replies back from venues, even after you have played there a few times and they really like your music. Don't get me wrong, I know there is more than a few solo musicians looking for a gig in the area....but sometimes it can be 6 months. My policy is, I will continue to email you until one of two things...either you book me or you tell me my services are no longer needed. I would like to start a coalition of solo singer songwriters. I feel there is no true representation for us. Most booking agents are interested in bands. That is where the money is for them and I can't blame them. But, there has to be a spot for us solo people. If any of you know a someone that actually has the best interest of solo performers in mind when booking, please let me know. I am not upset with booking agents or venues. I can only imagine the number of bands and musicians you are inundated with on a daily or weekly basis. But, I want to play and if I am told I am good and my music is good then I believe I am good. So, book me!! :) Peace Love and music Rg

Austin Bound!!!!

Hey If you live in Austin or know someone who does, I will be playing two shows this weekend. The first will be at the Whip In on Friday May 23 from 9pm until 11pm. The second will be Saturday @ The Cherrywood Coffee House from 5pm until 7pm. I am looking forward to singing my originals and I'll be sprinkling in a few covers. It will be a fun evening and afternoon. I hope to see some new and familiar faces. I will have my "On The Run" CD and "Faraway Girl" EP available for purchase. Peace Love and Music Rg

This was my weekend

So, this is how I spent my weekend. Started with a trip to Ikea on Saturday....I don't recommend a trip to Ikea on a Saturday....ever. But, when you're with your best friend it makes it a lot more entertaining. Around 7pm I started my gig at Rusty's Tacos. There was a small but welcoming group eating outside. Earlier before that gig I got a call from my Kim Nall who play with Levi Cobb and The Big Smoke. Their opening act cancelled and she asked if I could fill in. I asks what time. She said I needed to be there around 8:30. I played my set at Rusty's.....got my two free taco's ....drove them to the house and placed them gently in the fridge. I then drove to Banter for my second gig of the evening. It was a very good evening there. The crowd was amazingly responsive to all my original songs. Around 11:55pm I read about a Singer Songwriter Showdown at Queen City Music Hall in Fort Worth on Sunday evening. I took a chance and sent an email not really expecting to get in on that days list. The next morning I woke up to an email saying I could take the last time slot at 7:20pm. Of course I said yes. I got here early (my normal) and ran into Luke Wade at the door. We talked a bit and then I was shown where I would be playing by Amy. It turned out to be a great night of singer songwriters and I was able to meet and talk to some very nice people. All in All a great weekend. Peace Love Music Rg