Richard (Violin) can be seen just behind and to the left of Danny Elfman in this spirited reprise of “Dead Man’s Party” / Oingo Boingo from Hollywood Bowl!

Hollywood Bowl just 2 lonely hours before concert:

Richard’s Piano work, The Jester’s Waltz, received Honorable Mention (only American awarded!) in the most recent Opus Dissonus Competition. World-renowned pianist, Artur Cimirro, will be recording the work and performing it on recital programs in order to disseminate the piece internationally!

Here are the words from the pianist: “First, let me congratulate you for your award, I’m Artur Cimirro, composer and pianist … I’ll be working in your funny Jester’s Waltz … We are building a kind of database of quality contemporary piano music – and you are part of it now – this is one historic moment we are building, we hope you will build it with us.  I hope my words touch the deep or your heart and art, I’ll be very happy to promote and spread your work over the world …”

In  2014, Bidwell’s Path was designated a Finalist / Instrumental Music Category in the UK Songwriting Contest. More recently, Richard’s song Warrior’s Hymn was designated a Finalist.  4 of his other songs are considered Semi-Finalists: Stefan’s Song, Chicxulub: Dinosaur Musings on the Meaning of Life,  Losing Love & Faerie’s Embrace.