Rickey Pageot

Ric’key Pageot, the new Steinway Artist by MadonnaTribe ·

Ric’key Pageot, the new Steinway Artist by MadonnaTribe ·

Steinway & Sons, builder of the world’s finest pianos, is excited to announce Ric’key Pageot as the latest addition to its coveted Steinway Artist roster. MadonnaTribe is happy to congratulate them both for the thrilling news.

Ric'key Pageot interviewed on Steinway And Sons podcast

Ric'key Pageot interviewed on Steinway And Sons podcast

Steinway Artist Ric'key Pageot shares his experience performing on Madonna’s Madame X Tour — and introduces us to the speakeasy-soul/prohibition-funk of his band Parlor Social.

MadonnaUnderground.com - Catch Parlor Social in San Francisco 11/3!

MadonnaUnderground.com - Catch Parlor Social in San Francisco 11/3!

Headed to San Francisco for Madonna this week? Then, mark your calendars for Sunday, 11/3! Next up for Ric’key’s ‘Not Giving Up On You Tour’ is this Sunday 11/3 at the Boom Boom Room in San Francisco!

Madonnatribe.com - Parlor Social brings the prohibition funk back to Harlem this Friday

Madonnatribe.com - Parlor Social brings the prohibition funk back to Harlem this Friday

While in the Big Apple with the Madame X Tour, Madonna’s longtime pianist and accordion player Ric’key Pageot is playing a number of shows on the nights off with his wife Dessy Di Lauro on vocals as Parlor Social.

Roland 909 Spotlight: "Vogue" by Madonna

Roland 909 Spotlight: "Vogue" by Madonna

Current Madonna keyboardist Ric'key Pageot agrees. "It has been in the set list in every world tour I've done with her since 2008," Pageot says, speaking from rehearsals for Madonna's Madame X tour. "When that song drops, the crowd always goes nuts."

94.7FM The Wave's Pat Prescott and actor/comedian George Lopez rave about Parlor Social on air.

94.7FM The Wave's Pat Prescott and actor/comedian George Lopez rave about Parlor Social on air.

Radio host Pat Prescott from 947 The Wave Los Angeles and guest actor/comedian George Lopez talk about Parlor Social on air.

Parlor Social puts 'A Spell On You' just in time for Halloween

Dessy Di Lauro and Ric’key Pageot, now known as Parlor Social, releases its speakeasy/soul rendition of the Screaming Jay Hawkins’s classic ‘I Put A Spell On You’. It became such a crowd favorite at their live shows that their fans were requesting the duo to release it as a single. The song is finally released today, just in time for Halloween and you are all in for a treat.

 

Parlor Social has managed to bring new life to a song that has been covered by many incredible artists such as Nina Simone, Annie Lennox and Buddy Guy.  While still paying homage to the signature horn riff from Jay Hawkins’s original version, singer Dessy Di Lauro truly makes the lyrics and melody her own with a breathtaking vocal performance as the band is led by producer/musician Ric’key Pageot’s squeezebox accordion. The track is also driven by a thumping kick drum, stabbing horns, and a melodic banjo, but the true icing on the cake here is the 20-piece orchestra led by none other than Dr. Benjamin Wright who is also known for his horn and string arrangement work on chart topping songs and albums such as Michael Jackson’s ‘Don’t Stop ‘til You get Enough’ and ‘Rock With You’; Outkast’s ‘The Love Below’; Raphael Saadiq’s ‘Instant Vintage’; Tony Toni Tone ‘It Never Rains in Southern California’ and ‘Anniversary’; Frank Ocean’s ‘Pink + White’ and countless of other artists spanning the last 40 years - check out Ric’key Pageot’s Spotify playlist for an extensive list of songs.

 

Hiring an entire orchestra comes with a price tag that exceeds most indie band’s budget but when there is a will there is a way.  So with the help of an ongoing crowdfunding campaign, Dessy and Ric’key were able to fund the recording session for Benjamin Wright’s orchestra resulting in a stunning performance that takes their listeners on a musical journey.

 

If you would like to contribute to their ongoing crowdfunding campaign to help further finance the production of their music video for this single, please log on to gofundme.com/PutASpell  They’ve got exclusive gifts and Madonna memorabilia draw prizes for donations of $5 and more. Campaign ends and winners will be announced on October 31st. Look out for Parlor Social’s new album in early 2018.