MOM & DAD, MY LOVING SON CHRIS, MY FAMILY, CLOSE FRIENDS AND MUSICIAN FRIENDS, HANK WILLIAMS,SR., JIMMIE ROGERS, BUCK OWENS, ROY CLARK, STEVIE WONDER, ALL OF THE MOTOWN ARTIST, THE BEATLES, KRIS KRISTOFERSON, ELTON JOHN, KENNY LOGGINS, JIMMIE HENDRICKS, SLY & THE FAMILY STONE, ELLA FITZGERALD, CAROL KING, JONI MITCHELL, MARIA MAULDER, THE ISLEY BROTHERS, PAUL McCARTNEY, JOHN LENNON, TONY BENNETT, B.J. THOMAS, JAMES TAYLOR, AMERICA, CHICAGO, BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS, SANTANA, TOWER OF POWER, ZEPPLIN, BARRY WHITE, JOHHNY MATHIS, THE EAGLES, SIMON & GARFUNKEL, ORLEANS, RESTLESS HEART, OTIS REDDING, WILLIE NELSON, LIONEL RICHIE, THE COMMODORES, KENNY ROGERS, EARTH WIND AND FIRE, JOHNNY RIVERS AND SO MANY MORE !!!!
I WAS BORN ON JULY 31,1953, IN HOUMA, LOUISIANA AND HAVE 35 PLUS YRS. OF EXPERIENCE IN MUSIC. I AM A SINGER/ SONGWRITER/ PERCUSSIONIST/ ARRANGER, WHO BELIEVES THAT MUSIC IS A GIFT FROM GOD. PERFORMED AND RECORDED WITH LOCAL TALENT (ARTIST AND SONGWRITERS), TO SUPERSTAR HEADLINERS. I HAVE PERFORMED AT FESTIVALS, TO THE 5-STAR HOTELS. I STARTED SINGING IN THE 60's, AT THE AGE OF 14, AND PERFORMED WITH A LOCAL GROUP CALLED "THE LIVING SOUND". IN THE 70's, "THE LEVEE BAND", A GROUP ROD RODDY AND I STARTED WHICH ULTIMATELY BECAME "LOUISIANA's LeROUX", AND IN "MADONNA", (A SOULFUL ROCK GROUP). I ALSO STARTED RECORDING JINGLES, IN THE 70's UP INTO THE 90's. I'VE BEEN BLESSED TO RECORD AT SEVERAL RECORDING STUDIO'S IN LOUISIANA AND TEXAS. THE JAM FACTORY, U.A.R. RECORDING STUDIO, COSMO'S RECORDING STUDIO, APPLE TRACKS RECORDING STUDIO, PALM STREET RECORDING STUDIOS AND DIGITAL SACALAIT PRODUCTIONS RECORDING STUDIO TO NAME A FEW.
IN THE 80's, SANG AND PLAYED PERCUSSION WITH "THE BLUE EYED SOUL REVUE". IN THE 90's, "THE REVERBS". I AM NOW SINGING AND PLAYING PERCUSSION WITH "JAZMINE", A JAZZ / SOUL GROUP FROM SOUTH LOUISIANA-----I'VE PERFORMED AND RECORDED WITH TODD ADAMS, A LOCAL RECORDING ARTIST, WHO TOURED AND RECORDED WITH MY COUSIN, WAYNE TOUPS. WITH THE RENOWNED DUSENBERRY FAMILY SINGERS. ALSO WITH LOUISIANA LeROUXS', ROD RODDY, LEON MEDICA, (WHO WROTE NEW ORLEANS LADIES) AND TONY HASELDEN,(WHO HAS WRITTEN NUMEROUS HITS IN NASHVILLE), GRAMMY NOMINEE, TAB BENOIT (VOICE OF THE WETLANDS), THE LEGENDARY, PERCY SLEDGE, THE METERS, JEAN KNIGHT, PETE FOUNTAIN, THE TEMTATIONS, WAR, THE IDES OF MARCH, JERRY JEFF WALKER, JOHN FRED AND THE PLAYBOYS, JOE BERRY, NEW ORLEANS' OWN, ERNIE K. DOE, OLIVER MORGAN, LUTHER KENT, THE ONE AND ONLY, DR. JOHN (MAC REBENNACK), AND THE FIDDLE MASTER AND CAJUN MUSIC AMBASSADOR,THE GREAT WAYLON THIBODEAUX. I'VE BEEN BLESSED TO PERFORM AND RECORD WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL RECORDING ARTIST. I FINISHED RECORDING AND RELEASING MY NEW CD, "THE RIGHT TIME", COLLABORATING WITH SEVERAL SO. LOUISIANA SONGWRITERS AND ARTIST, IN JUNE OF 2007. I RECORDED IT @ DIGITAL SACALAIT PRODUCTIONS IN HOUMA, LA., PERSHING WELLS,(OWNER AND PRODUCER),WHO IS ALSO A VOTING MEMBER OF THE MUSIC ACADEMY. (CONTACT No. 985-209-2229). MY CD CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH LA CAJUN STUFF IN THE SOUTHLAND MALL IN HOUMA, LA. , THROUGH MY MYSPACE (www.myspace.com/richardtoups) AND LINK ON CDBABY.COM. IT'S ALSO AVAILABLE ON APPLE i TUNES, MUSICLSHERE, PAYPLAY AND TRADEBIT.
I HAVE JUST RECENTLY GOTTEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPLAY THROUGH AFB RADIO , IN GEORGIA. TUNE IN AND GIVE YOUR SUPPORT TO AFB RADIO
AND OUR TROOPS. ( LINK ON TO AFB RADIO. US )
Hey Richard, Happy Veterans Day. Dropping by to say hi. Have a wonderful week ahead. Always remember our Veterans: Freedom Isn't Free - All Gave Some; Some Gave All - But, they are Never Forgotten. The song Never Forgotten that I co-wrote with my son Eric Geibel playing on my site explains this thought. Warm regards, your friend & fan & a Navy Vet, Bruce
It was great to see you last week at the Shrimp & Petroleum Festival in Morgan City. I want to catch up with you sometime this week. I'll call Pershing and make the connection with you that way.
Keep It Real, Do It Right, Make It Country!
Your Friend, Eric
PLEASE HELP - I was entered in the IAC Best Country of 2009 Music Competition.
If you get a chance, could you help spread the word and stop to vote for my song Trouble Knows I'm Here. I am surprised to find it has made it all the way to the third round. There is only one more round after that. You can vote at the following link. Just scroll to my song, Trouble Knows I'm Here.
Eric Geibel's recent release "Trouble Knows I'm Here" hits No. 1 in Cashbox Magazine. Thank you for your support. God Bless. Check out the following link. http://www.cashboxmagazine.com/CashboxCharts.htm50
Thank you for your support.. I wanted to take a quick moment to update on my music. I recently released "Trouble Knows I'm Here" and have gotten great reviews as it climbed to #1 on the IAC Country Charts. "Breaking Hearts In Heaven" spent several weeks at #1 on the Independent Artists Company Country Chart.
I also recently spent time in Nashville and performed as a special guest on Nashville Seen. Hope you all get a chance to watch the show. It is available on the web at Nashville Broadcasting Network. The show is now airing and available for viewing.
Also, check out my music at ReverbNation. Find all new music.
Thanks for the request! Here's a treat for you and yours...Fans can click on shows for details and scroll through. Musicians can contact us, get login info, and post shows. This calendar shows in comments, bulletins, and on our Myspace, as well as our Facebook, Multiply, Reverbnation pages and Eventful. com!
Hey Richard, How have you been doing. I need to get with you about a songwriter's night this next year. I would love to have you be part of the show. Until then, I hope you have a magical Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Your Friend, Eric
Hey Richard, My friend heard you sing in Thibodaux and told me, "Boy that Richard Toups sure can sing!!!!" Just wanted to pass that compliment on to ya. Lyn
What's Up Richard? Man, I listened to Does He Know. Great song. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support and update you on where I have been since Hurricane Gustav hit my home in Morgan City. I have been in Little Rock, AR and spending some time with my father. I am planning to return home Thursday to check out any damage and to help my community get back on its feet. God Bless you all of us who have stuggled through Hurricane Gustav. Let me know if you need anything. Your Friend, Eric Geibel
Hey Richard, Real good to see you in Houma the other day. We definately need to get together when we can and throw some ideas around. I hope you are having a great week. Your Friend, Eric
----------------- Bulletin Message ----------------- From: Tammy O. Date: Jul 17, 2008 7:52 AM
WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS THIS SAT. NITE TO THE CAJUN COUNTRY EVENT CENTER ON OLD HWY 90 IN RACELAND. SHOW STARTS AT 8:00...HOPE TO SEE YA THERE! ----------------- Bulletin Message ----------------- From: Blue Eyed Soul Revue Date: Jul 17, 2008 9:35 AM
