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Seeing Bass Drummers In The Troy Flag Day Parade Brought Back Memories

Richie Phillips — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:39:39 +0000

I happened to see part of the 46th Annual Troy Flag Day Parade On Sunday. I think I caught the tail end of it. Even THAT part was exciting, especially seeing the drum section. Why? Glad you asked… Actually, there was an entire section of bass drum players. When I was in high school back [...]

I'm Writing A Song For Hunter, NY This Week In Honor Of The Taste Of Country Music Festival – Your Town Thursday

Richie Phillips — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:30:49 +0000

It's going to be a very busy week around the radio ranch. I want to get writing very early because we have to go to Hunter Mountain this week for the most exciting music festival this area has ever seen (got your tickets yet?) .

Richie Writes Song With Kids From Indian Lake Virtually Thanks To NERIC: Reading, Writing and Rhyming

Richie Phillips — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:30:38 +0000

Another first, ladies and gentlemen. Through the use of magic teleconferencing technology at NERIC (Northeastern Regional Information Center) in Albany, I was able to pull this off. This was a blast to try out. You can see the results below. OK, so here’s what happened. I got an email from a very nice teacher WAY [...]

Gansevoort, NY Gets A Theme Song – Parody of Miranda Lambert's "Mama's Broken Heart" – Your Town Thursday [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:59:29 +0000

This was a real last ditch effort. We solicited towns on the air yesterday (Wednesday), and Gansevoort was suggested. As a former resident, I thought it was definitely time! I’m not thrilled that this is the only shot of Gansevoort that I could find. If anyone would like to grab their camera or cellphone and [...]

Colonie NY is Singing the Colonie Business Boogie – Your Town Thursday

Richie Phillips — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:10:49 +0000

This is one big commercial for Colonie, New York. Almost all of the information that I got for this song mentioned a business of one type or another, so I decided to give you all free plugs (much to the dismay of our hard working sales department - I'm sure I'll hear about this later - gulp!) Anyway, on to the song

Tell Me Everything About Colonie and I'll Write You A Song – Your Town Thursday

Richie Phillips — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:55:54 +0000

i’ll make this short and sweet. This is an open invitation for all of you folks who live in Colonie, NY (and there are many of you) to send in some information about this great little (?) town. I will then whip up a little theme song for you! Colonie, NY. Home of Colonie Center [...]

Looks Like Glenville's Getting A Song Written For Them-Your Town Thursday

Richie Phillips — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:34:18 +0000

Small towns -that’s what we’re about. Our entire company is called Townsquare Media, for crying out loud! That should tell you something right there. I’m having an absolute blast writing about them. This week it’s Glenville, NY The votes were overwhelming – looks like Glenville is getting a tune written for them this week. In fact, we [...]

A Song For Feura Bush – Your Town Thursday [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:02:23 +0000

Feura Bush is an interesting little hamlet in the Town of New Scotland (see what you learn when you ask for information from our listeners?) . That’s not all I learned, and you’re about to learn yourself as you listen to this little takeoff on a classic Rascal Flatts song. Lord knows WHY I went [...]

The Next Town To Get A Tune? Wilton, NY- Your Town Thursday

Richie Phillips — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:55:59 +0000

I can’t wait to get started with writing the next town tune. By popular demand, it’s going to be the booming Saratoga town of Wilton, New York. Now THIS is a town I know a little bit about. I lived in Gansevoort between 1988-1998. There was nothing in Wilton at the time. You went [...]

Berne, New York – Looks Like You Are The Next Candidate For A Your Town Thursday Song

Richie Phillips — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:31:50 +0000

Berne, New York - it’s time to put you on the map. You need a song, and you’re getting one, darn it. For years I thought the only thing that was in Berne was a mountain and a Stewarts. This will be a learning experience for all, but I need more information to get [...]

Congratulations, Schodack Residents. You're Getting A Theme Song

Richie Phillips — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:40:34 +0000

It was an intense fight between Schodack and Fort Anne for the ultimate prize – a theme song custom written for their town by “Rhymin’ Richie” of the Sean and Richie Show (boy, that’s quite a build-up. I hope Richie can deliver). And the winner is? Drumroll… Schodack – come on down. You’re the [...]

Guilderland Is Getting It's Own Theme Song. Now All I Need Is Facts

Richie Phillips — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:28:13 +0000

Sorry, polls are closed. The results are in. Guilderland handily beat Granville to get their own theme song for the next installment of Your Town Thursday . That's step one - now I need your help giving me some interesting factoids.

Tell Everyone In Mayfield To Send Richie Facts For Your Town Thursday

Richie Phillips — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:47:35 +0000

That’s right, folks. It’s an all points bulletin. Shout it from the rooftops. “Richie needs facts about Mayfield so he can write you a song for the next “Your Town Thursday” segment. This is such a great shot. It’s from Mayfield’s website. But it’s the only picture I have of the whole town. I think [...]

Cohoes Is the Next Town To Get Their Own Theme Song: Your Town Thursday [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:45:13 +0000

Today kicks off another edition of “Your Town Thursday”, and I’m putting out the call early to get some information for next week. This is actually the second time I’ve written something for this wonderful Capital Region city. The first time created a little bit of controversy. Several years ago I did a little ditty [...]

Salem Elementary School Creates Anti-Bullying Parody Song With Richie [AUDIO] [GALLERY]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:40:33 +0000

I had quite the experience today . I might be smiling about this one for the next week! I spent the better part of the day in a town that was vaguely reminiscent of my hometown – Salem, NY! I actually had two very good reasons to go there! I was asked months ag by Mrs. [...]

Northville People Are Awesome! They Deserve A Theme Song – Your Town Thursday

Richie Phillips — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:45:19 +0000

You heard me. They’re TOTALLY awesome, and they’re going to get a theme song, darn it, and a good one too! They are now part of a new club here at the radio ranch. They are going to have their town immortalized in song (for better or for worse) for Your Town Thursday ! [...]

Waterford NY Has A New Theme Song! Congrats! – Your Town Thursday [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:52:28 +0000

I loved the participation from all the folks in Waterford. It made writing even MORE fun than normal, and I appreciate it. I even had a Facebook friend suggest the song to parody, and it turned out to be a great idea, even if it was a song from 1905! Since Waterford, NY is all [...]

Grafton Now Has A Theme Song! Your Town Thursday [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:30:24 +0000

It took a little bit of coaxing to get the information, but we now have closure. Grafton, NY has now been added to the growing list of songs for YOUR TOWN THURSDAY! First let me apologize to all of the folks that wrote in with information that I didn’t see until AFTER the song was [...]

We Went On The Albany Aqua Duck! So Cool!

Richie Phillips — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:08:22 +0000

Have you ever been? We kept seeing ads for it, but never tried it. Not until last weekend. What a blast! It’s a trolley! It’s a boat! Your both right! And I’m talking to myself which is even more scary. But yes, it’s the ever popular Albany Aqua Ducks. Captain Harry VanWormer and a very enthusiastic [...]

Coxsackie Theme Song Plus Lyrics : Your Town Thursday [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:26:08 +0000

Thanks, first of all, to all the “Facebookers” who responded asking to repeat the theme song for your town, Coxsackie, NY. Secondly, thanks again. ( I never can thank you enough – I love doing this feature and it’s fun to get your feedback. Now onto the song! (Oh, by the way – many [...]