Hey Fam, Due to my busy schedule, I haven’t had time to post as often as I’d like. So let me fill you all in on where I was after VA. 

So I took an early morning flight from VA to D.C. Arrived at the airport & the point person who was supposed to pick me, didn’t!!! Now at this point MOST artists would have flipped their lid, but I’ve learned to think solution & always remain calm, becuz your response shapes the outcome of your situation. I called Thornell, we sloved the problem in less than 15 mins & I was on my way. Took about 45 mins to get to the hotel, which was right next door to the venue where I was to perform (Art Whino) in National Harbor. Beautiful place right in Baltimore.

I had a “day room” at the Westin. I grabbed a bite to eat & then I had an in-person interview / photo shoot. The “Art meets Music” event started @ 7:30pm. Such a cool vibe. An art gallery, about 100 people, a keyboard & microphone. I performed 5 songs. Great experience.

I made a mad dash over to Union Station & took the Amtrak to NY. Arrived into Penn Station @ 2 a.m. & walked 14 blocks in the rain to my friend Kristins place. She had a piece of chocolate cake for me, (it was a “band aid” piece, becuz she made a beautiful attempt to send me a whole chocolate cake from Juniors to me, but she gave them the wrong zip code. She’s so precious…

So we sat up & talked for a while then I attempted to take a nap, we probably got about an hour of sleep, then up, jumped on the 1 Train heading downtown to do a radio interview with Jeff Foxx & crew, mad cool brotha… the whole team. They showed me sooo much love. My publicist Joe met us at the radio station.

After the interview, we were back out in the rain taking a taxi uptown for a couple of more in-person interviews. Then a walk thru/ meet & greet @ Music Choice. Nice peeps. Jen (a friend of Joe’s) filled in for him on the last 2 interviews… Shes a cool, quiet Korean woman. : )

So it was then about 2pm. Kris & walked into Penn Station, I picked up a Subway sandwich, she & I talked a bit, I got on the train heading back to D.C for the Hidden Beach Black Caucus Party. Now that was an interesting scene. Met some really cool people. The political arena holds a different caliber people. It was cool to see everyone simply having a good time. We partied & then watched the debate between McCain & Obama, once it was over… more mingling & networking then a bunch of us headed over to another party where they were playing a lot of old school jams.

Made my way back to the hotel & went to sleep. I woke up late the next day, jumped in a cab & dashed over to the airport. Heading back to Atlanta…

The Tony Rich Project
“EXIST”

Tony Rich is back with a new album titled “EXIST”. Check out “Part The Waves” and “Jordan”.
Enjoy.

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WOW!!! That’s the word I choose to describe how great an experience it was to walk into a room full of students awaiting Charles & I. Charles spoke about the purpose of the Internship program, he shared his story, then he introduced me. I shared my story & the importance of the program. 

It was a true pleasure to be there. These students were completely engaged. After we spoke, both Charles & I broke off into one-on-one sessions, giving each student individual time to ask additional questions & express their concerns. A BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE!!!

We made our way over to a nice spot where they have an event called Fuzzy Wednesdays. I perform a couple of songs… “Part The Waves” & “Nobody Knows”.

Such a purposeful 

I’ve been in the music biz for 15 years, recorded & released 5 albums & never once has anyone ever said to me “HAPPY RELEASE DAY!!!” Until yesterday… I soo appreciate the love from all of those who either said those words to me or merely thought those same words. Surely I had a “HAPPY RELEASE DAY”.

The day started early with a performance on Good Day Atlanta. Went home & took a nice 3 hour nap & then got up, got ready for 2 release parties. One at Strip & Over da Edge… cool vibes. Had a few interviews… Check out some of the pics…

Hey Fam… I’ve been on the go in a constant flow so I haven’t had a chance to post everyday like I aim to do, so here’s some info you’ve missed.

So I hit the road again last week, headed out to Las Vegas for the Hidden Beach Recordings & UNLV Diversity program, founded by Charles Whitfield. It was an incredible event to be a part of. Aside from myself in attendance, my label mate & bad mofo sax player Mike Philly was there along with Charles Whitfield (Hidden Beach), Tony Gladney (Harrahs Entertainment), Larry Miller (President/Portland Trailblazers, Howard White & Reggie Saunders (Brand Jordan) Tripp Welbourne & Lance Blanks (Asst GM / Cleveland Cavaliers) Frank Brown (Nike) & Dr. Christine Clark of UNLV Diversity.

It was an intense focus group geared towards college students on the eve of entering the  professional work force.

We all shared our stories of how we’ve continuously made it from point A to point B. I’m a talker, & a listener & I thoroughly enjoyed what all of the panelist had to say. Wow… you had to be there. Such an inspiring moment.

Afterwards I went over to do a radio interview with my fam, Galaxy Glen. Another great conversation. I took the red-eye flight over to DC for a performance with Joe, Angie Stone, Mike Philly, Phil Perry, Maysa & Vanessa Williams.

I had few interviews over at WHUR, So much fun & then I was able to get some great Thai food.I was good &* ready for the flight to Atlanta by that time.

So hey fam, I’ve been in LA since Sunday, September 7th… The day of the VMA’s, Did I go? No… I came into town to “Do Work” son. A full week of press/promo & a couple of performances.

So here’s a recap for the week thus far.

The week started with an in-person interview with Pulse Content Radio. Then I went over to the Improv Comedy Club, where Big Spike promotes a comedy event called “Mo Betta Mondays”. There were some great comedians. Ludacris was in the house. Dee Ray was the host. Dude had me laughing so hard. 

About midway into the show, Spike calls me up to the stage to perform a song on the piano. So I start playin & Dee Ray said that he was going to sing with me, but I suggest that I sing & he interpret the lyrics of the song by way of his actions. He brings a young lady on stage & acts out in mime style… Hilarious!!!

Wednesday September 10, 2008

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I had to share this with you all. Just last week in the wake of the tropical storms. Here in Atlanta we were experiencing repeated isolated showers that were continuously passing through. It would rain & then clear up, bright sun… then in a matter of minutes it would rain again. So as I’m walking towards the window I see that the storm clouds were returning. Then I really looked and I saw the beginning of a rainbow. As if it were being born right before my eyes & surely I thought to myself, “It would be me to see something like this happening with no witness beside me so I decided to snap photos of its evolution. Watch the rainbow evolve. Amazing…

The Tony Rich Project
“Part The Waves” (MP3 Single)

taken from his upcoming album “EXIST”
in stores September 23, 2008.

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So I woke up early last Friday and made my way to WCLK in support of the ”Black Barbershop Health Outreach Initiative” with founder Dr. Bill Releford. The Doc was a really interesting person. He explained to me how the idea to form the initiative. Then he shared a story about a very interesting event that occured during his residency in Detroit, MI at one of the hospitals there.

It took him a few attempts to complete the story, due to a few interruptions, but he finished it & it left us all like, “Wow…”

So here goes… He had a female patient come in & upon review of x-rays, it showed that her hips were deteriorating by the hour. She was in her 20’s, white, professional corporate woman. So for days the Doc ran test trying to figure out what was going on with this woman & her hips.

One day the woman asked the Doc to step closer to her, she pulls back the sheet & pressing down on her abdomen & out squirts puss… at which time she informs him that she’s a heroine user & that she’s been shooting in her groin area as to avoid there being any evidence of her abuse showing on her arms or hands…. like I said.. “Wow..”

Check out my nephew… we hung for a minute the night before…