Family Ties and Musical Vibes with Riley Richard

Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of captivating music as host Carl Brown welcomes the talented music artist Riley Richard to the show. Riley's musical journey began at a young age, starting to play the saxophone at just 10 years old. From his debut song "Family Ties" spending weeks on the Billboard chart to performing with renowned artists, Riley's career is a testament to his dedication and passion.Throughout the episode, Riley shares his influences and opens up about his personal and musical growth, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself while creating story-based music. Riley's advice and reflections provide valuable insights for aspiring musicians. He shares his experience building a studio during the pandemic and navigating the business side of the music industry with patience and humility.Listen to hear Riley discuss his plans for the future, including collaborations with talented artists, upcoming music releases, and further development as a saxophonist. Don't miss the chance to experience Riley Richard's soul-stirring music. Tune in to this episode and immerse yourself in his melodic world. Episode Highlights01:32 - At the time, my manager was doing shows here, and Najee was one of the shows that was brought here. She went up to Najee and she said, "Hey, I want you to hear this guy." Najee, the person he is, said, "Sure. Bring him up and we'll have him sit in." I sat in. It was a great time and the rest is history.14:21 - What I like about being a musician is the uniqueness. You have opportunity to be one of a kind, which is really interesting in the grand scope of things. What I don't like or what I dislike is the mental struggle that the artist has. Us, as artists and being creative people, we always have that fight in us in our minds, if it's good, if it's great. Will people like it? Will people not like it? It's that constant struggle and you really have to have someone on the outside looking in and say, "Hey, relax," and approach it that way. 28:28 - If we're talking about the business in itself, it can be daunting, for sure, because it's based off of relationships and established relationships. Some people have 34 years worth of the relationships aren't ready. So, the understanding for me is to just be patient. Everything in the music business doesn't happen overnight. You can be considered an up and coming artist but been in the business for a long time, just because it's not your turn yet. So, as long as you remain patient and humble, everything will be fine.ContactFresh Coast Jazz FestivalRiley Richard