Big Sur rendition of ‘Hallelujah’ (Leonard Cohen Cover)

May 17, 2012


“Sit and Listen” by Frank Riley

November 17, 2011

Danny Riley’s father Frank Riley has written a book about Danny’s experiences living with brain cancer.  Sit and Listen: Reflections of a Father and Son combine Frank’s storytelling with Danny’s own thoughts, poems and words.  The book is now available here and on Amazon.com.  All proceeds go to the Danny Riley Celebration of Life Fund.

The book relates how Danny lived with brain cancer for almost three years. His father uses Danny’s words and his own reflections to share a compelling tale about music, family, and vigilant caregiving that supported a brave young man on a very difficult journey. While it embraces a tragedy, the story is full of love, joy, and peace, generated by Danny’s own positive spirit. It contains a message of hope for a cure for all those who continue to face this life-threatening disease, especially children and young adults.


Thank you for visiting

November 08, 2011

“…drop the text
and come lay here
join me as we gaze
up at the stars
only our eyes
telling us that
they are far…”
—Danny Riley


Welcome to the Website

May 11, 2010

Welcome to the new Danny Riley website!  We are excited to share Danny’s music, poems, thoughts, words and life.  We look forward to your feedback and hope Danny’s philosophy of life touches yours.