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This was a fun show! Thanks to Tommy’s Express Car Wash and everyone at Sidecar Social at The Star in Frisco.

SideCar Social High Energy Corporate Entertainment Corporate celebration for Tommy’s Express Car Wash at SideCar Social at The Star in Frisco, Texas- February, 2026. Riley Wilson- America's Most Awarded One ...

Leslie West was a tonal innovator and the man responsible for inspiring Larry DiMarzio to create the entire after market pickup industry. Here’s a great example of the band at their peak. Enjoy!

Mountain • LIVE • Never In My Life • Blood Of The Sun • For Yasgur's Farm • MISSISSIPPI QUEEN The mighty Mountain Live in concert, New Year's Eve 1970 - 71 @ The Fillmore EastLeslie West – guitar, vocalsFelix Pappalardi - Bass, lead vocals (For Yasgur...

From Bourbon Street to Hollywood- here is the first of my two visits with the great Les Wise!

Band of One Podcast- Episode 53 Les Wise Part 1 From Bourbon Street to Hollywood- here’s part one with my visit with Les Wise, master teacher, author and guitarist. The Band of One podcast contains actiona...

Hittin’ the note over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Classic Rock'n Dallas Thanksgiving holiday party in Dallas, TX- November, 2025 by Riley Wilson- America's Most Awarded One Man band- winner of Gigmasters' "Lifetime," "Rapid Resp...

To backing track or not to backing track?Join me as we take a deep dive on the subject in this episode of the Band of One podcast.

The Band of One Podcast- Episode 52 Backing Tracks The Band of One Podcast- hosted by Riley Wilson.To backing track or not to backing track? In this episode, we’ll take a deep dive on this subject. The Band o...

I’ve been on The Bash/Gigmasters since 2010. Every year, winning the “Best of…” means a lot. A big shout out to them and all my clients that continue to request my show. This makes it 14 years in a row. Thank you all!

Holiday fun in Texas.

Holiday Party in Midlothian- December, 2025 Community holiday party in Midlothian, TX December, 2025 by Riley Wilson- America's Most Awarded One Man band- winner of Gigmasters' "Lifetime," "Rapid Resp...

My first professional band was the "Men of Distinction" based in Dunn, North Carolina. I worked with him from October 1973 to September 1975. Donald Hobson, of the keyboard players in the group, discovered this performance we did in spring 1975. The 7 piece band had just added Wade Benson (pictured) on trumpet-you can hear him just tearing it up on this board tape. Enjoy!

MacArthurPark MacArthur Park recorded live by the Original Men of Distinction (Dunn, NC) circa 1975...somewhere on the road in the Carolinas. Featured are Gary Brown, lead...

In the mid-1980s, I got to attend the name show a couple of times. One of the best things is watching all the amazing musicians perform. Here's Larry Carlton demonstrating the correct way to play that intro to “Josie" by Steely Dan. Enjoy!

Larry Carlton Teaches Me how to Play Josie Larry Carlton, who recorded with Steely Dan, answers my question and teaches me how to play “Josie” on guitar live at the 2026 NAMM Show! ...

This is a great way to start 2026!

https://youtu.be/XHPbZBXF8BsStevie Ray Vaughan, Guns & Roses and Nirvana on a nylon string? Here’s Part 2 of my wide ranging visit with classical guitar whiz Chad Vermillion

The Band of One Podcast- Episode 51 Chad V Part 2 Stevie Ray Vaughan, Guns & Roses and Nirvana on a nylon string? Here’s Part 2 of my wide ranging visit with classical guitar whiz Chad Vermillion.The Band of...

If this is really true, this is a tremendous testament to Ace Frehley's abilities as a guitar player.

Eddie Van Halen Challenged Ace Frehley to Play "Eruption" — Ace's Response Left Eddie Speechless August 1979. Oakland Coliseum. Eddie Van Halen had just watched KISS perform and found himself in Ace Frehley's dressing room. Eddie was at the peak of his c...