Times are strange for a music maker. While holed up for this winter I'm releasing some new material with the help of an app that let's me be a whole band. Also, songs in 3/4 time are underrepresented today, so here's one called "Press On".
Hello, good people. I invite you to experience some live music as part of an audience that will be encouraged to engage directly with the artist (meee!) to help steer the proceedings and even assist in creating some of the content of the performance. I'm gonna play some new songs, I'll take your requests, and I'm gonna ask y'all to help me create some #MicroSongs. You give ideas and I turn them into songs right in front of your eyes. It's something I've done around many a campfire to entertain, we'll see how it translates to this type of format. It'll be a fun time. #NotChasingPerfection.
Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St, Dubuque, IA 52001
--- An Evening of Original Folk/Folk-Pop/Americana Music ---
COVER: $10 DOORS: 5:00pm MUSIC: 5:30pm-8:00pm
RIVER GLEN TRIO
"His words and vocals are reminiscent of Brett Dennen, from the idealism and social commentary to the balladeer crooning and wide tonal range." - Julien's Journal www.RiverGlenMusic.com
JES & JAKOB
“This Modern acoustic group pairs a love for traditional genius with innovative instincts. The result is a fresh, cohesive catalog of music distinguished by playful twang, artful arrangements, and tight, thick harmonies." - Northwest Music Scene
JOE STEVENS & MEGAN BEE
“There's a yearning, freight-train-hopping, propulsive energy to many of their songs that suggests not only an indie-band road tour, but the road to one's true identity, a destination on a map still being written.” - Huffington Post www.JoeStevensMusic.com
"Bee’s latest album feels like a drive through the area’s modest hills, sipping well water from a tin dipper to take away the taste of those dusty roads." - No Depression Magazine www.MeganBeeMusic.com
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--- An Evening of Original Folk/Folk-Pop/Americana Music ---
COVER: $10 DOORS: 9:00pm MUSIC: 9:30pm-Midnight
RIVER GLEN TRIO
"His words and vocals are reminiscent of Brett Dennen, from the idealism and social commentary to the balladeer crooning and wide tonal range." - Julien's Journal www.RiverGlenMusic.com
JES & JAKOB
“This Modern acoustic group pairs a love for traditional genius with innovative instincts. The result is a fresh, cohesive catalog of music distinguished by playful twang, artful arrangements, and tight, thick harmonies." - Northwest Music Scene
JOE STEVENS & MEGAN BEE
“There's a yearning, freight-train-hopping, propulsive energy to many of their songs that suggests not only an indie-band road tour, but the road to one's true identity, a destination on a map still being written.” - Huffington Post www.JoeStevensMusic.com
"Bee’s latest album feels like a drive through the area’s modest hills, sipping well water from a tin dipper to take away the taste of those dusty roads." - No Depression Magazine www.MeganBeeMusic.com
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Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E Prentiss St, Iowa City, IA 52240
--- An Evening of Original Folk/Folk-Pop/Americana Music ---
COVER: $8 DOORS: 8:30pm MUSIC: 9pm-11:30pm
RIVER GLEN TRIO
"His words and vocals are reminiscent of Brett Dennen, from the idealism and social commentary to the balladeer crooning and wide tonal range." - Julien's Journal www.RiverGlenMusic.com
JES & JAKOB
“This Modern acoustic group pairs a love for traditional genius with innovative instincts. The result is a fresh, cohesive catalog of music distinguished by playful twang, artful arrangements, and tight, thick harmonies." - Northwest Music Scene
JOE STEVENS & MEGAN BEE
“There's a yearning, freight-train-hopping, propulsive energy to many of their songs that suggests not only an indie-band road tour, but the road to one's true identity, a destination on a map still being written.” - Huffington Post www.JoeStevensMusic.com
"Bee’s latest album feels like a drive through the area’s modest hills, sipping well water from a tin dipper to take away the taste of those dusty roads." - No Depression Magazine www.MeganBeeMusic.com
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Taproot (above The Root Cellar), 623 Dundas Street, London, Ontario
--- An Evening of Original Music with River Glen ---
LOCATION: Taproot (above The Root Cellar) COVER: $10 DOORS: 7:00pm MUSIC: 7:30pm
River Glen Breitbach is a deft songwriter and powerhouse multi-instrumentalist from Dubuque, Iowa, USA. His lyrically-driven music blends elements of folk, pop, rootsy-rock, blues, and hip-hop. As the recipient of a 2017-2018 Iowa Arts Council Fellowship Grant and the 2018-2019 IAC Art Project Grant, River continues to proudly represent his home state by bringing his brand of Iowa Grown Folk-Pop to audiences across the Greater Midwest, the Northeast, and Canada. Visit www.RiverGlenMusic.com for upcoming performances, music, videos, and more...
River and Megan return to one of their favorite places to play!
River is rocking the opening set for this year's OktoberFest in Iowa City. Come hang with bunch of good people!
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River is coming to Redfield to give his debut performance at Harvey's Diner and Pub. Sure to be a good time, so come join the fun!
Des Moines Social Club, 900 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
--River Glen-- River's songwriting and performances blend pop appeal and clever lyrics into Folk, Pop, Rock, and Organic Hip-Hop. River, a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, makes lyrically driven music that blends elements of Folk, Pop, Rock, and Hip-Hop. River's performances are extremely honest, heartfelt, humble, and inclusive. His talent and professionalism are serious, yet River is playful to the point that not even he knows where the music will go in any given show.
--The Host Country-- The Host Country’s genre experimentation puts them in a category of their own. Their music is a fusion of folk, rock, and blues; a mix of raw and vulnerable, all combined with hauntingly passionate chord shifts. Dual writing credits between Ty Wistrand & Diana Weishaar put forth versatile songs that are evocative and intimate. Ty (guitar/vox), Diana (keys/vox), Tom Rue (bass), Ethan Weishaar (drums), and newly added member Michael Lovan (guitar) are musical storytellers and engaging performers on stage.
--Abbie & The Sawyers-- Original Americana folk with a side of mm-hmmm. Abbie & The Sawyers’ original Americana folk serves up earthy soundscapes, soulful hooks, and lilting harmonies rooted in the Iowa prairie. As described by dsm Magazine, their “unique blend of backwoods Appalachia and Midwest charm creates a sound that is stunningly intimate.” Based in Des Moines, Abbie & The Sawyers has played Des Moines Arts’ Festival, Camp Euforia, Ankeny Unplugged, and many other venues across Central Iowa. Band members are Abbie Sawyer (vocals/guitar), Alex Clemons (double bass), Lorin Ditzler (vocals, banjo), and Chris LoRang (vocals, guitar).
River and Megan will be returning to Grinnell to give their debut performance at Hotel Grinnell. Come hear some original folk-pop music!
River returns to perform the Happy Hour series at La Poste. Come join the fun!
Join River and his band for FREE live music at the Top of the Hop!
The River Glen Trio returns to 7 Hills to rock socks and get whacky and playful with a mix of original folk-pop tunes as well as some choice covers.
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, 1225 S gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
The River Glen Trio returns to Big Grove to rock socks and get whacky and playful with a mix of original folk-pop tunes as well as some choice covers.
River returns to La Poste to entertain folks during their monthly Happy Hour series. River is bringing a collection of instruments and his looper pedal, so it's sure to be a fun and spontaneous night of music! River performs from 5:30pm-8:30pm.
River and the band make their debut appearance at Blueberry Jam Music Festival. There will be so much great music happening that you'll want to be there for all of it!
River and Megan return to Lock 12 to entertain folks at one of the funniest places to play in Eastern Iowa. Come thirsty and ready for a delightful mix of folk-pop originals and some choice cover songs. Music from 9:00pm-Midnight.
Vintage & Made Fair is an outdoor event inspired by indie craft and all things vintage with live music and food trucks. River performs from 3:00pm-4:00pm.
Des Moines Social Club, 900 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
River and Megan are coming to entertain folks at the Des Moines Social Club's Food Truck Throwdown. Come hungry, thirsty, and ready for a delightful mix of folk-pop originals and some choice cover songs.
Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Rd Stuite 242, Dubuque, IA 52001
--River Glen Band w/ Dana T--
Doors: 6:00pm Music: 7:00pm-9:00pm Tickets: $10 (All Ages Show!)
River and his band are moving out of the bar and into the theater! This seated show is sure to be the best opportunity yet to appreciate the playfulness and depth of River's lyricism as well as the monstrous, yet nuanced talent of every member of the band.
HEADLINER: River Glen
River Glen Breitbach: vocals, guitar, violin, mandolin Megan Roeth: vocals, keys Dan Padley: electric guitar Blake Shaw: upright bass Justin Leduc: drums
"His words and vocals are reminiscent of Brett Dennen, from the idealism and social commentary to the balladeer crooning and wide tonal range." -Julien's Journal
River is a deft songwriter and powerhouse multi-instrumentalist from Dubuque, IA. His lyrically-driven music blends elements of folk, pop, rootsy-rock, blues, and hip-hop. River and his band deliver performances that are upbeat, engaging, and tasty like biscuits and gravy. As the recipient of a 2017-2018 Iowa Arts Council Fellowship Grant, River continues to proudly represent his home state by bringing his brand of Iowa Grown Folk-Pop to audiences across the Greater Midwest, the Northeast, and Canada. Visit www.RiverGlenMusic.com for upcoming performances, music, videos, and more...
SUPPORTING ACT: Dana T
It’s only hearsay, but Dana T is the bandleader for a late-night talk show that films in an alternate universe Studio 54. Carl Sagan is a guest every night. Catering is mostly dragonfruit. It’s all very casual, yet very intense.
The other rumors are true: Dana T makes delightfully odd music that “draws you in, even as it baffles you.” (Little Village Magazine, Nov. 2015). The sonic trademarks are horns and strings fighting alongside melodic, Motown bass-lines. The drumming is frenetic and the guitar parts are shape-shifting monsters, fuzzed-to-heck riffs one moment and a clean spank the next.
It’s an arrangement style that isn’t too far from early Scott Walker or the Beach Boys, but the sound itself is a lush funk, a series of ethereally pretty vocals slinging it all together on the griddle. There’s a chaotic sort of satisfaction and kismet to it all, as if questions and answers have been written on separate scraps of paper, hurled in the air, and correctly landed on top of one another. http://www.danatelsrow.com/