
Riyen Roots
Soulful blues and roots combining original songs with southern soul and rock covers, sung with gritty vocals and punchy electric guitar. Veteran touring act playing 150–200 club and festival dates annually, including JazzFest.
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Raucous roots and Cajun tinged live set at a cozy pub, blending swampy rhythms and singalong ready melodies; perfect for fans of foot stomping Americana, acoustic jams, and late evening bar vibes.

Raucous roots and Cajun tinged live set at a cozy pub, blending swampy rhythms and singalong ready melodies; perfect for fans of foot stomping Americana, acoustic jams, and late evening bar vibes.
Raucous roots and Cajun tinged live set at a cozy pub, blending swampy rhythms and singalong ready melodies; perfect for fans of foot stomping Americana, acoustic jams, and late evening bar vibes.

Guitar led blues and soulful vocals deliver gritty riffs and expressive solos in a cozy wood paneled Irish pub; expect late night rowdy singalong energy from a veteran all star ensemble.

Guitar led blues and soulful vocals deliver gritty riffs and expressive solos in a cozy wood paneled Irish pub; expect late night rowdy singalong energy from a veteran all star ensemble.
Guitar led blues and soulful vocals deliver gritty riffs and expressive solos in a cozy wood paneled Irish pub; expect late night rowdy singalong energy from a veteran all star ensemble.
Sweeping roots rock and soulful blues anchored by Ben Harper's slide and acoustic guitar, gospel-tinged vocals, and groove-driven electric anthems in an intimate mid size concertroom.
Sweeping roots rock and soulful blues anchored by Ben Harper's slide and acoustic guitar, gospel-tinged vocals, and groove-driven electric anthems in an intimate mid size concertroom.
Sweeping roots rock and soulful blues anchored by Ben Harper's slide and acoustic guitar, gospel-tinged vocals, and groove-driven electric anthems in an intimate mid size concertroom.

Genre-blurring late-night set that threads nostalgic jazz phrasing through alternative rock energy and soul-soaked grooves. An eclectic ensemble aims for boundaryless, improvisation-friendly sounds in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

Genre-blurring late-night set that threads nostalgic jazz phrasing through alternative rock energy and soul-soaked grooves. An eclectic ensemble aims for boundaryless, improvisation-friendly sounds in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.
Genre-blurring late-night set that threads nostalgic jazz phrasing through alternative rock energy and soul-soaked grooves. An eclectic ensemble aims for boundaryless, improvisation-friendly sounds in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

Punchy jump blues with swinging horns, snappy guitar and upright bass electrify a cozy wine bar as Virginia and The Slims deliver danceable shuffle rhythms and vintage vocal swagger.

Punchy jump blues with swinging horns, snappy guitar and upright bass electrify a cozy wine bar as Virginia and The Slims deliver danceable shuffle rhythms and vintage vocal swagger.
Punchy jump blues with swinging horns, snappy guitar and upright bass electrify a cozy wine bar as Virginia and The Slims deliver danceable shuffle rhythms and vintage vocal swagger.

Gritty blues club energy with Jim “Ang” Anderson on guitar and vocals, bringing decades of Chicago Kingsnakes roots to a late-night pub set. Expect soulful songwriting, smoky grooves, and crowd-friendly bar-room blues.

Gritty blues club energy with Jim “Ang” Anderson on guitar and vocals, bringing decades of Chicago Kingsnakes roots to a late-night pub set. Expect soulful songwriting, smoky grooves, and crowd-friendly bar-room blues.
Gritty blues club energy with Jim “Ang” Anderson on guitar and vocals, bringing decades of Chicago Kingsnakes roots to a late-night pub set. Expect soulful songwriting, smoky grooves, and crowd-friendly bar-room blues.

High energy rock and soul set by Pleasure Chest blending gritty guitar riffs and soulful vocals in an intimate wine bar setting; late night, danceable bar show with cozy seating and crowd singalongs.

High energy rock and soul set by Pleasure Chest blending gritty guitar riffs and soulful vocals in an intimate wine bar setting; late night, danceable bar show with cozy seating and crowd singalongs.
High energy rock and soul set by Pleasure Chest blending gritty guitar riffs and soulful vocals in an intimate wine bar setting; late night, danceable bar show with cozy seating and crowd singalongs.

Deep, driving upright bass explorations of bluegrass tradition blending Kentucky roots and wide open plains influence; virtuosic solo passages and rhythmic drive suited to an intimate listening room audience.

Deep, driving upright bass explorations of bluegrass tradition blending Kentucky roots and wide open plains influence; virtuosic solo passages and rhythmic drive suited to an intimate listening room audience.
Deep, driving upright bass explorations of bluegrass tradition blending Kentucky roots and wide open plains influence; virtuosic solo passages and rhythmic drive suited to an intimate listening room audience.

Raucous, danceable hot jazz with brassy horns, driving upright bass, and syncopated drum grooves. Performed in a dim, intimate wine-bar setting ideal for cocktails and late-night social listening.

Raucous, danceable hot jazz with brassy horns, driving upright bass, and syncopated drum grooves. Performed in a dim, intimate wine-bar setting ideal for cocktails and late-night social listening.
Raucous, danceable hot jazz with brassy horns, driving upright bass, and syncopated drum grooves. Performed in a dim, intimate wine-bar setting ideal for cocktails and late-night social listening.

High energy bluegrass quartet driving lightning fast mandolin, banjo, guitar, and bass with jam band improvisation and original festival tinged compositions; expect fervent picking, extended jams, and nostalgic crowd pleasing grooves in a cozy pub.

High energy bluegrass quartet driving lightning fast mandolin, banjo, guitar, and bass with jam band improvisation and original festival tinged compositions; expect fervent picking, extended jams, and nostalgic crowd pleasing grooves in a cozy pub.
High energy bluegrass quartet driving lightning fast mandolin, banjo, guitar, and bass with jam band improvisation and original festival tinged compositions; expect fervent picking, extended jams, and nostalgic crowd pleasing grooves in a cozy pub.

Electric blend of contemporary and traditional bluegrass propelled by high energy jam improvisation, tight flatpicking, and soaring vocal harmonies. Expect danceable tempos and extended instrumental explorations rooted’s grateful music community.

Electric blend of contemporary and traditional bluegrass propelled by high energy jam improvisation, tight flatpicking, and soaring vocal harmonies. Expect danceable tempos and extended instrumental explorations rooted’s grateful music community.
Electric blend of contemporary and traditional bluegrass propelled by high energy jam improvisation, tight flatpicking, and soaring vocal harmonies. Expect danceable tempos and extended instrumental explorations rooted’s grateful music community.

Electrifying soul and psychedelic soul sets pair Lee Fields’ gritty, seasoned vocals with Monophonics’ California groove, punchy horns, and swirling retro rhythms. A high-energy concert-night vibe built for dancing and late-night crowds.

Electrifying soul and psychedelic soul sets pair Lee Fields’ gritty, seasoned vocals with Monophonics’ California groove, punchy horns, and swirling retro rhythms. A high-energy concert-night vibe built for dancing and late-night crowds.
Electrifying soul and psychedelic soul sets pair Lee Fields’ gritty, seasoned vocals with Monophonics’ California groove, punchy horns, and swirling retro rhythms. A high-energy concert-night vibe built for dancing and late-night crowds.

High-energy bluegrass riffs blended with an old-time mountain sound for a late-night set in a cozy downtown pub. Expect fast picking, driving rhythms, and a lively crowd at Jack of the Wood.

High-energy bluegrass riffs blended with an old-time mountain sound for a late-night set in a cozy downtown pub. Expect fast picking, driving rhythms, and a lively crowd at Jack of the Wood.
High-energy bluegrass riffs blended with an old-time mountain sound for a late-night set in a cozy downtown pub. Expect fast picking, driving rhythms, and a lively crowd at Jack of the Wood.

Four Appalachian songwriters perform original acoustic folk meditations on waking buds, pale green mornings, and the edges of spring in an intimate parlor setting, pairing spare guitar, close harmonies, and lyrical nature imagery.

Four Appalachian songwriters perform original acoustic folk meditations on waking buds, pale green mornings, and the edges of spring in an intimate parlor setting, pairing spare guitar, close harmonies, and lyrical nature imagery.
Four Appalachian songwriters perform original acoustic folk meditations on waking buds, pale green mornings, and the edges of spring in an intimate parlor setting, pairing spare guitar, close harmonies, and lyrical nature imagery.

Toe-tappin' acoustic bluegrass sets provide lively Sunday brunch ambiance in a cozy downtown pub, pairing close-harmony vocals with upbeat rhythms for casual diners seeking traditional roots music and communal conviviality.

Toe-tappin' acoustic bluegrass sets provide lively Sunday brunch ambiance in a cozy downtown pub, pairing close-harmony vocals with upbeat rhythms for casual diners seeking traditional roots music and communal conviviality.
Toe-tappin' acoustic bluegrass sets provide lively Sunday brunch ambiance in a cozy downtown pub, pairing close-harmony vocals with upbeat rhythms for casual diners seeking traditional roots music and communal conviviality.

Sultry jazz and deep soul grooves anchored by expressive vocals and a warm rhythm section, offering an intimate late evening concert atmosphere that invites both seated listening and relaxed social dancing in a historic space.

Sultry jazz and deep soul grooves anchored by expressive vocals and a warm rhythm section, offering an intimate late evening concert atmosphere that invites both seated listening and relaxed social dancing in a historic space.
Sultry jazz and deep soul grooves anchored by expressive vocals and a warm rhythm section, offering an intimate late evening concert atmosphere that invites both seated listening and relaxed social dancing in a historic space.

Electrifying gypsy jazz guitar, violin, and bass in Django Reinhardt’s hot-club tradition, delivered by an intimate acoustic trio for late night, danceable swing and virtuosic string solos.

Electrifying gypsy jazz guitar, violin, and bass in Django Reinhardt’s hot-club tradition, delivered by an intimate acoustic trio for late night, danceable swing and virtuosic string solos.
Electrifying gypsy jazz guitar, violin, and bass in Django Reinhardt’s hot-club tradition, delivered by an intimate acoustic trio for late night, danceable swing and virtuosic string solos.

High energy, dance first mix of classic swing, blues, and Latin jazz with vocal driven, groove heavy arrangements in a late night set; expect tight musicianship, big personalities, and irresistible dancefloor songs.

High energy, dance first mix of classic swing, blues, and Latin jazz with vocal driven, groove heavy arrangements in a late night set; expect tight musicianship, big personalities, and irresistible dancefloor songs.
High energy, dance first mix of classic swing, blues, and Latin jazz with vocal driven, groove heavy arrangements in a late night set; expect tight musicianship, big personalities, and irresistible dancefloor songs.

Authentic Chicago-bred blues with gritty vocals and guitar-forward grooves from award-winning Asheville-based artist Mr Jimmy. A late-night club set built for dancing, sipping, and soaking up classic blues energy.

Authentic Chicago-bred blues with gritty vocals and guitar-forward grooves from award-winning Asheville-based artist Mr Jimmy. A late-night club set built for dancing, sipping, and soaking up classic blues energy.
Authentic Chicago-bred blues with gritty vocals and guitar-forward grooves from award-winning Asheville-based artist Mr Jimmy. A late-night club set built for dancing, sipping, and soaking up classic blues energy.

Dimly lit kava bar hosts an intimate live set of mellow, groove oriented music ideal for relaxed listening and quiet conversation. Expect warm acoustic and subtle electronic textures in a cozy community atmosphere.

Dimly lit kava bar hosts an intimate live set of mellow, groove oriented music ideal for relaxed listening and quiet conversation. Expect warm acoustic and subtle electronic textures in a cozy community atmosphere.
Dimly lit kava bar hosts an intimate live set of mellow, groove oriented music ideal for relaxed listening and quiet conversation. Expect warm acoustic and subtle electronic textures in a cozy community atmosphere.