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"I'M BUSIER IN RETIREMENT THAN I WAS WHEN I WAS WORKING!"...Wayne Richards
For the past fifty years, I have had the honor of performing in clubs and lounges both here and abroad. From Pheasant Run Resort (just outside Chicago) to the Sheraton Stockholm I have been blessed with steady and productive work and the opportunity to meet fascinating people. In particular, I am finishing up an eleven year stint at BIG SHOT PIANO BAR in Arlington Heights.
At 68 years of age I am proud of my track record of steady and long term engagements which has expanded from the GOLDEN AGE of the seventies to present day. I have always kept age 67 as a target time to retire from the demands of piano/vocal work. The time has simply arrived and I fully intend to breath in the winds of change since the opportunity to do so has arisen.
I have heard from many fellow contemporaries who have suggested that it will be impossible for me to quit performing. I'm not! I'm just removing piano bars from my creative pallet to concentrate on other meaningful activities and projects. I also intend to relax and enjoy life.
This web site will continue on and I urge you to visit here often for updates. Please? Pretty please?
For the past fifty years, I have had the honor of performing in clubs and lounges both here and abroad. From Pheasant Run Resort (just outside Chicago) to the Sheraton Stockholm I have been blessed with steady and productive work and the opportunity to meet fascinating people. In particular, I am finishing up an eleven year stint at BIG SHOT PIANO BAR in Arlington Heights.
At 68 years of age I am proud of my track record of steady and long term engagements which has expanded from the GOLDEN AGE of the seventies to present day. I have always kept age 67 as a target time to retire from the demands of piano/vocal work. The time has simply arrived and I fully intend to breath in the winds of change since the opportunity to do so has arisen.
I have heard from many fellow contemporaries who have suggested that it will be impossible for me to quit performing. I'm not! I'm just removing piano bars from my creative pallet to concentrate on other meaningful activities and projects. I also intend to relax and enjoy life.
This web site will continue on and I urge you to visit here often for updates. Please? Pretty please?
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
I will be appearing in this show with a specially prepared routine as well as participating in a couple of improvisational sketches. This is going to be a fun one, so get your tickets soon because they tend to vanish quickly.
This is a benefit show for the Rotary Club. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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IMPROV, SKITS, STANDUP & MAGIC Mulberry Grove Recreation Center April 25th 6 to 8 PM. DOORS OPEN 5:30 1st Row Premier Reserved seats $40, Open seating $2 For Reservations...CLICK HERE |
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PODCAST COMING MAY 2019!
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PODCAST COMING MAY 2019!
On Thursday the 13th of December, I joined the cast of MURDER BY IMPROV to premiere this new work for the MURDER MYSTERY READER'S CLUB at the Rohan Center.
It was an honor to weave this improvisational mosaic with a great group of focused actors. In each experience on stage, there is much to be learned. We found out audiences love this play.
Thank you to Dean and my fellow cast members for an amazing experience on stage.
Thanks also to the audiences who sparked us and motivated us in this long-format presentation.
It was an honor to weave this improvisational mosaic with a great group of focused actors. In each experience on stage, there is much to be learned. We found out audiences love this play.
Thank you to Dean and my fellow cast members for an amazing experience on stage.
Thanks also to the audiences who sparked us and motivated us in this long-format presentation.
For MANY wonderful weeks, I've had the extreme pleasure of participating in the very entertaining JAM NIGHTS at this extraordinary venue. To be on the same stage with so many talented musicians is a treat. Many thanks to Suzanne and the entire staff for making me feel so welcome. Please check here often for future appearances! Check out the Orange Blossom web site for information on an impressive schedule of acts already booked well into 2019!
NEXT PERFORMANCE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
For tickets.....www.https://www.obopry.com/Online/default.asp
NEXT PERFORMANCE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
For tickets.....www.https://www.obopry.com/Online/default.asp
Orange Blossom Opry
16439 SE 138th Terrace
Weirsdale, FL 32195
352-821-1201
www.obobpry.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB5oyzaxm1w Click on the link to the left for a special video presentation!
16439 SE 138th Terrace
Weirsdale, FL 32195
352-821-1201
www.obobpry.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB5oyzaxm1w Click on the link to the left for a special video presentation!