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Wild Honey Presents a tribute to Jerry Riopelle
Wild Honey Presents a tribute to Jerry Riopelle --
Please join us at Molly Malones for a musical tribute celebrating singer/songwriter/producer, Jerry Riopelle.
Some of L.A.'s finest will be on hand to honor the legacy of Riopelle's 50 year music career, including his longtime band members and guests from the Wild Honey Orchestra:
David Plenn, Paul Riopelle, Rob Laufer, Jordan Summers, David Goodstein, Lloyd Moffitt, Tara Austin, The Motion, John Harris, Tom Fillman, David Jenkins, Ethan Moffitt, Taylor Plenn, Morty Coyle, All Day Sucker, Chris Price, Josh Lewis, Nick Guzman, Chris Desimone, Danny Henry, Steve Stanley, Sofia Wolfson, Ryeland Allison, Alfred Johnson, Steven Wolfson, Fernando Perdomo, J.J. Blair, Nick Vincent, Mason Summit, Danny McGough, Willie Aron, Dan Rothchild, Lyn Bertles, Kristi Callan, and more!
This is an all ages event! Advance ticket sales only. All net proceeds to benefit Wild Honey Foundation/Autism Think Tank.
Theres no mistaking Jerry Riopelles distinctive brand of hard driving roots rock. Riopelles music reflects a genuine lyrical honesty with heavy doses of rhythm and blues, rock and country, flavored with a unique mix of jazz and reggae sounds. Riopelle is an artist whose work, both in the studio and on stage, has refused to be categorized. His natural ability to draw from different contemporary styles while utilizing wide ranging instrumental ideas and rhythmic variations gives the Riopelle sound a very distinct character.
Born in Detroit and raised in Tampa, Riopelle began his musical career in Los Angeles in the 1960s by learning the ropes of independent record production. After playing drums for the Hollywood Argyles, he signed as a staff songwriter for Screen Gems. Upon hearing a single Jerry had written and produced for Clydie King entitled "The Thrill is Gone," Phil Spector hired him as a staff writer and producer for Philles/Phi-Dan record labels.
In 1965 Jerry produced a Billboard hot 100 hit, "Home of the Brave", recorded by Bonnie & The Treasures. Two independently-produced top 40 hit singles for recording artists April Stevens & Nino Tempo and The Parade (of which he was a writer and founding member) landed Riopelle a job as producer at A&M Records as well as a staff writer slot at Irving Music. During that time he wrote and produced for The We Five, Brewer & Shipley, The Parade, Shango, and many others.
His songs have been covered by numerous artists including Herb Alpert, Joan Baez, Leon Russell, Kenny Loggins, Rita Coolidge and Meat Loaf. During his years in Hollywood, Jerry also wrote songs and musical pieces for various films and television shows.
The trademark Riopelle sound caught the ear of radio programmers and their listeners in the Southwestern states in the early 1970s, when Jerry released his first, self-titled album for Capitol Records. Arizona caught on quickly to this L.A. singer/songwriter's talent, and in 1974 following the release of Jerrys third album "Saving Grace", Riopelle performed as the support act for Dr. John at the legendary Celebrity Theatre on New Years Eve. That, coupled with the heavy radio airplay of Riopelles hits including "Walkin on Water", "Blues on my Table", "Red Ball Texas Flyer", and "Naomis Song", ensured that would be the last time Riopelle would be the opening act for anyone again in Arizona, and that his headlining, high energy shows were always a guaranteed sell out. Riopelles southwestern success soon reached out to other pockets of the country as well as Europe. Following 1974s show, and up until his recent state of "semi-retirement", he played almost every New Years Eve in Phoenix, and to this day still has an extreme loyal following.
In 2005, Phoenix mayor, Phil Gordon, proclaimed Dec. 31st Jerry Riopelle Day in Phoenix.
In 2007, Jerry was inducted into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jerry invented and received patents for Beamz®, a revolutionary musical device, for which he was awarded the 2003 Innovator of the Year award at the Arizona Technology Expo and since then, Beamz® has gained national recognition and has won many awards and accolades for its benefits in recreational music and occupational therapy.
Jerry was scheduled to perform two highly anticipated, sold out farewell concerts in Scottsdale, Arizona at the end of December 2018, but was forced to cancel due to needed medical treatment for cancer.
He passed away in his sleep early morning on December 24th 2018.
The Wild Honey Foundation, a 501 (3)(c) non-profit, seeks to celebrate and keep alive the passion, creativity, and idealism of the musical giants of the late 20th century and pass on their legacy to future generations. Wild Honey shows bring together the global music community to raise funds for a variety of charitable causes, especially autism treatment/research and assisting ailing musicians in financial need https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wildhoneyfoundation/
The Autism Think Tank, NJ is an internationally recognized 501(c)(3) (Non-profit) organization whose mission is to facilitate the medical and psychosocial stabilization of the child and family. Bringing together a team of world renowned medical experts via telemedicine, the Autism Think Tank, NJ is designed to provide a multidisciplinary team approach to the identification and treatment of the complicated medical comorbidities of autism. The Autism Think Tank is committed to improving the lives of children and families in the home, school and community through comprehensive case management, community outreach, research and education. Autismthinktanknj.org
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LocationMolly Malone's (View)
575 S. Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Contact
| Owner: Wild Honey |
| On BPT Since: Mar 11, 2013 |
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| Paul Rock |
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