Band of One
actionable information and tips from Riley Wilson, award winning solo performer, teacher, writer and voice talent
Episodes
39 episodes
Episode 39- Edmond Baker Jr- Part 1
Can a solo saxophonist create an award winning career playing only instrumental music? Yes! Here’s part one of my interview with top rated Edmond Baker, Jr. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to...
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Episode 38- Bill Cody- Part 2
Equipment, staging, creating a booking agency and staying relevant for nearly 50 years. Here’s part 2 of my expansive visit with Texas icon Bill Cody. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketin...
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Episode 37- Bill Cody- Part 1
How does a band “utility” player work solo gigs and then become a DJ as well as a booking agent? Here’s part 1 of my expansive visit with Texas icon Bill Cody. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marke...
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Episode 36- Mike Masse Part 2
12 string to 6, Pie to Europe, YouTube acclaim and more. Here’s more jewels in part two of my conversation with Mike Masse. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketin...
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Episode 35- Mike Masse Part 1
How can a defense lawyer become an international solo artist playing cover tunes? Take notes in the first of my two part interview with the incredible Mike Masse.The Band of One podcast contains actionable adv...
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Episode 34- Side Hustles
Can you leave the corporate world behind and simply do music? Maybe. Here are several alternate routes to success outside the mainstream.The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo...
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Episode 33- Steve Henry- Part 2
Home recording, video and staying alive gigging during the pandemic. Here's more insight and wisdom from the always gigging Steve Henry.The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo,...
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Episode 32- Steve Henry- Part 1
Can a small town musician become a lawyer and remain a working musician simultaneously? Steve Henry proves it is and details how he pulled it off! The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fin...
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Episode 31- The Song List
Is a good song list important to a solo or duo performer? No. It's Critical! Let's take a deep dive into song lists and why yours may be costing you money.The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to f...
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Episode 30- David Payton- Part 2
Singing, gear and why video matters. Here's more intel from solo award winner David Payton.The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum succes...
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Episode 29- David Payton- Part 1
What can America's #1 One Man Band on Gigmasters teach me about solo gigging? Everything! Here's part one of my two part series with David Payton.The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune ...
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Episode 28- Reinvention
Tired of your songs/sound/approach/_______? Why not re invent your musical act altogether? I have some ideas that are guaranteed to help you.The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your ...
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Episode 27- Alice Osborn- Part 2
No connections, no contacts, no gigs? Not so fast! Here's part 2 of my visit with solo performer Alice Osborn.The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group...
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Episode 26- Alice Osborn- Part 1
How many careers can a solo performer handle? Alice Osborn has juggled multiple career paths and we'll examine her background in part one of our two episode podcast. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing a...
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Episode 25- Michael Swinarski- Part 2
Can a solo musician perform solo, duo, trio and band gigs while holding down a full time job by day? Michael Swinarski does and he explains this and much more in part 2 of my two part interview with him here.The Band of One podca...
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Episode 24- Michael Swinarski- Part 1
Can a solo musician play gigs at night while holding down a full time job by day? Michael Swinarski does and he explains this and much more in part 1 of my two part interview with him here. The Band of One podcast contains action...
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Episode 23- Safety First!
Is playing solo a safe way to make a living? Only if you listen and use the concepts I share in this episode! The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical ...
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Episode 22- Brad Richard- Part 2
How to develop a solo show from scratch with zero experience? Brad Richard, who did the exact same thing in the upper Midwest, divulges best business tips in the second part of our two part series. The Band of O...
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Episode 21- Brad Richard- Part 1
"I've never performed a gig in my life- can I still start a successful solo performer career?" Brad Richard, who did the exact same thing in the upper Midwest, will explain how he did that in the first part of our two part series. &nb...
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Episode 20- Paper Chase
The job's not done until the paperwork is finished. Or is it? In Podcast 20, I'll discuss keeping a paper trail and general organizational tips for performing in general and solo performing in particular. The...
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Episode 19- Freddy Tripp- Part 2
Songwriting, DAW's, solo bookings and more are all covered in my second interview with Carolinas Beach Music award winner Freddy Tripp. The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your ...
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Episode 18- Freddy Tripp- Part 1
Can an award winning producer, performer and songwriter leave it behind for a successful solo career? Yes! Here's part one of my comprehensive two part interview with North Carolina and South Carolina Beach music Hall of Famer Freddy Trip...
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Episode 17- Michael Edwin Q- Part 2
Going from performing solo to booking agent to best selling author? You're kidding, right? Not at all! Here’s Part 2 of my interview with solo performer/agent/author Michael Edwin Q. The Band of One...
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