The Red Balloon

Name: Richie Panelli

Birthdate: September 23, 1975

Birthplace: Reno, NV

Occupation: Doctor of Audiology

Stage Name: Apprentice

Label: Dorm Room Muzik

Dorm Room Muzik Artists: Ramases (Pharoah Davis), Tasha (Nastasha Davis), Apprentice (Richie Panelli)

DJ: Idol Hands (Matt Baker),

Band: The Total Professionals

Hip-Hop History: PCP, RAP, Dorm Room Muzik

Albums: Misery Loves an Audience (2005); The Red Balloon (2009)

Personal: Married, with a son

Other: Co-founder of Connartist Clothing

Favorite local spots: Legend’s; Sierra Tap House; Ole Bridge Pub; Capriati’s; Beach Hut Deli; Station #3

Publication: 6:01 AM, A Working Class Opera, by Richie Panelli, Pan Pantoja, Sam O’Brien & Fred Crase

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