SABRINA PLAISANCE-SIA is a Las Vegas Headliner, 2024 & 2025 Josie Music Award Tribute Artist of the Year Nominee and much more.  She and Dan Sia, husband, drummer and musical arranger, put together this incredible tribute to the late great 80's icon OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN and also honors the classic movie GREASE with a full band accompanying her stage act.  Lucky for us in the Capital Region,THE OLIVIA SHOW! OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN & GREASE TRIBUTE Band is appearing Fri MARCH 27TH WOOD THEATRE GLENS FALLS at 7 pm.  It is a Kevin Richards Production, and they do it up big there.  Tix at woodtheatre.org.  

Take a listen to this episode.  She really explains what it's like to perform this show, including costume changes, how she captured Olivia's voice, her insistence on traveling with a full band ( no musical tracks here--just live, breathing musicians!) and we delve into what made Olivia such a fantastic artist. I totally enjoyed talking to her, and now am hopelessly devoted. (bad pun--what else would you expect from me?)

Her Website :OliviaNewtonJohntribute.com

Check out a sample of Sabrina's work here

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Did you hear the intro?  That was Garret Lechowski from Harvest and Rust, the Neil Young Experience.  If you're a Neil fan, take a listen on your favorite podcast App!   This time My talk  is with the Ed Bornt, manager and lead guitarist of this incredible tribute band LEGEND, THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY EXPERIENCE.  Take a listen, and you'll hear what it's like trying to recreate the sound of this iconic band.  Can you even come CLOSE to STEVE PERRY'S incredible range?  Well, Michael Medesma does a damn good job of it! 

Go to my YouTube Channel and hear a demo for yourself, but if you are in the midst of listening to the episode, PLEASE COME BACK!  We are giving away 2 pairs of Tix to EACH of 2 shows- Fri Feb 27th, 2026 at Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes NY, and 28th  at the Glove Theatre in Gloversville, NY.  ,but you have to listen for the secret 2 word password and send it to me at [email protected].  Winners will be drawn Feb 11th on my FB page @richiephillips.   There ya go!  Enjoy this episode.  Many more tribute acts to come here in our Capital Region and I'm out to talk to them all!!!   There are many others on my Top Talent with Richie podcast .  Wherever you get your podcasts!! 

https://youtu.be/wDejaiKxMOI?si=hh-SSWSS7t1wycw2     Legend Ultimate Journey Demo

My talk with lead singer, Multi instrumentalist and manager Garrett Lechowski about Harvest and Rust Neil Young Tribute Band coming Friday, Jan 16 to Cohoes Music Hall. 

Their website for ticket and appearance information http://www.neilyoungtributeband.com

Hear a sample: https://youtu.be/oueMWJICl9o?si=7_7DAZlJ3_u6YjYl

A SWEET discussion with "Sweet Baby James" Tribute artist Bill GREISE.  He resides in Nashville but has become nationally recognized as a top James Taylor tribute artist.  Copyright restrictions prevent me from playing any of the songs here, but you can see and hear samples below.  

He is appearing here in the Capital Region of Upstate NY at the Cohoes Music Hall on April 5th   Check here for tix!  

Video: https://youtu.be/Q0MwK8rx0qY

Audience Reviews: https://sweetbabyjamesofficial.com/reviews

[Booking: https://sweetbabyjamesofficial.com/book]

Also included in the podcast is a song I wrote rhyming all of the pill commercials you see on TV .    PILLSONG ©2024 Richie Phillips.  All Rights Reserved

Want me to write a musical tribute for someone's  special occasion?  Go to my website and order a "Pick-Me-Up Parody" 

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It doesn’t take brain surgery to figure out who she’s related to!  Correct! She is the daughter country legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette.  She was also show consultant on the heart wrenching  bio pic “George and Tammy” .  

Georgette is appearing in Glens Falls, New York at the wood theater for an “Up Close  and Personal “ Performance on Sunday, October 29 at 3 PM.  Tickets are still available at this writing at www.woodtheater.org. 

we talk about her parents’ and her music, the making of the bio pic and much more.. She also speaks her mind and minces no words about how country music has become almost unrecognizable……at the conclusion I have included a slightly snarky musical commentary I wrote about “bro country” song lyrics that I penned one day on while on the air…. ENJOY!

MY WEBSITE.  WWW.HIRERICHIE.COM

EMAIL [email protected]

Think you or somebody you know has an amazing talent?  The "IT" factor?  Well here's your chance to shine.  INTERNATIONAL TALENT SHOWCASE is here in ALBANY ON TUES OCTOBER 17TH AT THE DESMOND HOTEL IN ALBANY!  Founder SHARON MCCARTHY is my guest, and will give you all the information in case you are wondering what they are looking for.  You can be 4 years old, and you can be 80ish  They take anyone in between!   

Take a listen!  I also am debuting a new song that rhymes all the annoying pill commercials you see on TV.  It's at the end of the episode.

My website btw is www.hirerichie.com for all your musical needs for your next event 

(Need a song written for that special someone?  I can do that!  Samples on my site ... 

Fun, informative interview with the incredibly TALENTED  NANCY HAYS - Actor, "Come Dance With Me" singer-songwriter, international line dance hitmaker and much much more.  Ready to appear as of this writing at the the Wood Theatre in Glens Falls for an incredible tribute (with her daughter Mary Hefferman) to Judy Garland and Lisa Minelli's 1964 London Palladium show.  That is happening on 10/22.  The evening before she is at  Glens Falls Stomp,  Temple Beth El Marion Ave, Glens Falls with a 7PM  Line Dance Show! 

To see clips of this upcoming show go to www.judylizatribute.com

Or go to Soundcloud.com under Nancy Hays and look for Dean Richards interview to hear more of her singing. 

Looking for entertainment for your next meeting or private event?  Piano bar sing-a-long nites, song parody show ( I can write you a custom song for that special someone) and more at. www.hirerichie.com 

Fascinating talk with the man who's the BACKBEAT of this EMMY AWARD-WINNING  Beatle tribute band- THE FAB FOUR. He is multi-instrumentalist Erik Fidel.   We talk influences, how he prepares (musically and visually) for the gigs,  how he learned to play a right handed kit left handed (Like the master does), and much much more.  If you've never seen them live, you are missing a masterful recreation of the greatest rock group in history.. 

The Fab Four at the time of this writing scheduled to play here in Albany NY at THE EGG. There may still be tix... Here's the link events   

Get more info about this FAB group at www.thefabfour.com

Need music (live and/or recorded) for your next function?  How bout a personalized song written just for that special someone?   Check out  www.hirerichie.com

Great, fun conversation with an icon from perhaps the most prolific and productive era in country music..the 90’s…singer songwriter Billy Dean .

Billy Dean is a multi award-winning country, singer songwriter.

We delve into his career, his new projects, and most importantly..why everyone in his family is either named Billy or Dean or any combination!   

My website to book a gig  and hear current and past parodies

www.rhyminrichie.com

REPEAT EPISODE -  THIS EPISODE ORIGINALLY AIRED SEVERAL YEARS AGO, BUT WAS ERASED ACCIDENTALLY.  I AM REPOSTING IT This incredibly talented high school student not only is a skilled pianist, but also composes and ARRANGES as well.  Her mother, Anne, entered her into a national talent contest on PBS organized by famed child prodigy ETHAN BORTNICK. And yes...SHE’S A FINALIST!!!  After listening to this interview, I’m sure you’re going to want to cast your vote to “take her to THE TOP” so she can perform in Los Angeles with Ethan!  There’s some stiff competition, so please head on over to www.celebtationofmusic.com  Go to CONTESTANTS and head to the TROY page.  You will see her name, photo, and sample of her performance on a recent local PBS telecast.  Best of luck, Caroline!                          SHAMELESS PLUG For all your private party, wedding and conference entertainment needs, please go to www.hirerichie.com