Thanks to everyone who has reached out to inquire about the return of the Car Concerts series. I will be relocating to Guelph in September and hope to return to those efforts in October. The best way to stay in the loop is to join my mailing list, so please do so and I'll be in touch. Thanks and be well, y'all!
-River
WEBSITE LINKS FOR 'WE ARE HERE' PERFORMERS
Please show your support by checking out their websites, sign up for their mailing lists, 'like', 'follow', and 'subscribe' to their social media pages, purchase their recordings, and engage with their work going forward! Information is also listed for you to tip any of tonight's performers, if you feel so inclined to show your support in that way.
RIVER GLEN: www.facebook.com/riverglenmusic
Venmo: @River-Breitbach
PayPal.Me/RiverBreitbach
SARA ROUTH: www.sararouth.com
Venmo: @sara-routh-music
ADE: www.soundsofade.com
Venmo: @bayo-ajose
D MILREE: www.dmilree.bandcamp.com
Venmo: @diana-weishaar
LILY DETAEYE: www.lilydetaeye.com
Venmo: @lilydetaeye
DAN PADLEY TRIO: www.danpadley.com
Venmo: @danpadley
BLAKE SHAW: www.blakeshawbass.bandcamp.com
Venmo: @blakeshaw89
THE SAVAGE HEARTS: www.savagefiddler.com
Venmo: @annie-savage-2
CHARLOTTE BLU: www.charlotteblu.com
Venmo: @chrissy-boyer
WE ARE HERE - A CELEBRATION OF IOWA MUSIC
The pandemic has had a devastating impact on America's arts sector and has asked that artists pivot and adapt their efforts. And that's exactly why this event was created; to demonstrate and deliver a top-notch, standard-bearing livestream concert that showcases a variety of artists from across Iowa!
The mission of this free-to-all performance is to promote awareness about "the mental health benefits that the arts provide to the public by combating the ill effects of isolation and loneliness associated with COVID-19" (Americans for the Arts) and to deliver a call to action to music lovers in Iowa and beyond about the importance of actively engaging with and supporting the local/regional artists whom they love as these artists adapt their art-making in response to our current constraints.
This event is made possible with generous support and funding from the Iowa Arts Council: https://iowaculture.gov/arts
WATCH THE EVENT HERE: https://fb.me/e/1x2hXuslO
That's right, folks, every Monday at 12PM CST you can watch me perform live from my car via Facebook Live!
Just go to my music page (www.facebook.com/RiverGlenMusic) and 'like' the page in order to receive notifications and updates.
Furthermore, each week's performance will be based on a theme that is suggested by you and other members of the audience. It's lots of fun and I hope you'll make a habit of joining me!
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 everyone! River here. This past year I received the honor of being named a 2017-2018 Iowa Arts Council Fellow. In this role I am advocating for creating music that is communal and truly Iowa-grown. I am working to create an album of music that will feature over 50 Iowa artists from across the state. In a sense, it will serve as a sonic snapshot of the multitude of voices and musical traditions that exist across Iowa. I believe that art is community and I want to showcase many of the current and former Iowa-based artists who I've learned from and grown alongside during these past 25 years.
In order to book recording time for these artists, and to pay them for their time and talent, I ask each of you to contribute to raise $7,000. Crowdfunding efforts such as this have become an essential part of funding projects in the art world, so I'm calling on you to share this campaign and contribute what you're able. For many, this means pitching in $20 to purchase yourself a copy of this album in advance. For those of you who can play an even bigger role, please contribute more. I've made it worth your while as you'll see on my Kickstarter page.
Love to you all.
-River
NPR's Tiny Desk Contest!
It's a pleasure to present to you our submission for NPR's Tiny Desk Contest 2018. "As Above, So Below" is a song loosely inspired by the concept of The Hero's Journey. We recorded this live performance in the recital hall of the Voxman music building at the University of Iowa and were very blessed to work alongside the talents of Joshua De Lanoit (videographer) and James Edel (sound engineer) to capture this magic so we could share it with you. Please enjoy, share this video, and check out our upcoming performances to experience our music in-person. Much love to all!
-River
River has received funding from the state to make art over the coming year!!!
Read more about it here.
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COME ONE, COME ALL TO BEAUTIFUL HEARTWOOD HALL FOR AN AFTERNOON OF ORIGINAL SONGS AND STORYTELLING... DOORS 1:30PM, MUSIC 2:00PM Tickets: $15 (children 12 and under free) Purchase tickets at https://heartwoodhall.ca/.../river-glen-band-w-alex.../
-- Alex Flesher -- https://flashinapan.bandcamp.com/music Alex is the banjo player, singer, and songwriter for two beloved Iowa groups (Flash in a Pan, Dodge Street Duo). His lyrics are thoughtful and akin to the works of songwriters like John Prine. His banjo playing is tender and thoughtful. If you love literature then Alex's music is for you. -- James Nowak -- https://www.jamesnowak.ca/ James is a writer and a performing storyteller from Wellington County. He lives and makes things just outside of Eden Mills, Ontario. If you are a lover of the english language then you'll love hearing James tell a story and recite a poem. -- River Glen Band -- www.RiverGlenMusic.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItuA6hVdOtg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymMJw-T6s6c River was born at home in Dubuque, Iowa (USA) and grew up performing in a family band. River's original music is lyrically-driven and blends elements of folk, pop, rock, blues, and hip-hop. River's live performances are becoming more and more like musical nourishment for the soul. For this performance River will be supported by Brian Scarth (electric guitar), Randy Martin (bass), and Steve Morel (drums).
$15 (kids 12 and under get in free)
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"COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE CORNERSTONE FOR AN EVENING OF ORIGINAL FOLK-POP, FOLK-ROCK, AND POETRY"
DOORS 7:30PM MUSIC 8:00-11:00PM Tickets: $15 (PWYC available, just email riverglenmusic@gmail.com)
-- Alex Flesher -- https://flashinapan.bandcamp.com/music Alex is the banjo player, singer, and songwriter for two beloved Iowa groups (Flash in a Pan, Dodge Street Duo). His lyrics are thoughtful and akin to the works of songwriters like John Prine. His banjo playing is tender and thoughtful. If you love literature then Alex's music is for you. -- James Nowak -- https://www.jamesnowak.ca/ James is a writer and a performing storyteller from Wellington County. He lives and makes things just outside of Eden Mills, Ontario. If you are a lover of the english language then you'll love hearing James tell a story and recite a poem. -- River Glen -- www.RiverGlenMusic.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItuA6hVdOtg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymMJw-T6s6c River was born at home in Dubuque, Iowa (USA) and grew up performing in a family band. River's original music is lyrically-driven and blends elements of folk, pop, rock, blues, and hip-hop. River's live performances are becoming more and more like musical nourishment for the soul.
$15 (PWYC available, just email riverglenmusic@gmail.com)
River returns to Flying Monkeys to sing his heart out.
River has been hired to perform for a private party in the ruins of an old barn.
"Come one, come all to gorgeous Heartwood Hall for a matinee performance of original folk/pop/rock music..."
DOORS @ 2:00PM
MUSIC @ 2:30PM
$10/adult, $5/child
TICKETS: www.heartwoodhall.ca
--- Opening Act --- Charlie Glasspool is celebrated for both his performances and for his music teaching. Expect a sincere and moving performance for this local favorite! https://thesilverhearts.bandcamp.com/
--- Headliner: River Glen Band --- River was born at home in Dubuque, Iowa (USA) and grew up performing in a family band. River's original music is lyrically-driven and blends elements of folk, pop, rock, blues, and hip-hop. His performances are extremely upbeat, engaging, and appeal to listeners of all ages. Before immigrating to Canada (hi, Durham!) River was named an Iowa Arts Council Fellow for his original music. To learn more about River's story and his art, please follow the links below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItuA6hVdOtg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymMJw-T6s6c www.RiverGlenMusic.com
$10
"Come one, come all to gorgeous Heartwood Hall for an all-ages matinee of original folk/pop/rock music!"
2:00PM DOORS
TICKETS will be sold at the door. ADULTS: $10 (proof of vax required) CHILD: $5
-- HEADLINER -- River Glen is from Iowa, the heartland of the U.S. His original music is lyrically-driven and diverse in groove. Playful. Clever. His performances are sincere, tasty, thought provoking, and sometimes a little sexy. River loves to showcase his talent on guitar, mandolin, violin, and especially his voice. A born and raised performer in love with his craft. River will be throwing down for y'all as a 4-piece band thanks to the talents of: Brian Scarth: electric guitar Randy Martin: upright bass Steve Morel: drums Check out River's story, videos, music, and live-stream performances, such as his Car Concert series at www.RiverGlenMusic.com
--OPENING ACT-- Local stud Jayden Grahlman opens the show with a solo set that's sure to impress. Jayden shreds and has taste. His music emits positive vibes and elicits smiles. Check out Jayden's original music at: https://linktr.ee/jayden_grahlman
The theme for CAR CONCERT #20 is...WITCHCRAFT!
Join me as I attempt a second, more reverent approach to your song requests for the theme 'witchcraft.' Featured guests: Diana Weishaar, Andrew Havey, Emily Jarvis, Maureen Kilgore, Peg Aloi, Phat Man Dee, and Lilith Dorsey!
ATTENTION NEW VIEWERS: my Car Concert series is all about audience-driven fun! Each month you get to suggest a theme, then y'all get to vote on the suggested themes, and then you get to request songs based on the winning theme. That's how it works!
Heyo! River here.
RIVER STREAMS is my monthly live-stream concert series that showcases my brand-new songs, creative re-interpretations of songs from my earlier albums, as well as your requests.
As always, I will work hard to prepare quality entertainment for you. In return, I ask that you show your support by purchasing yourself a ticket AND by helping to spread the word to others so that I may earn some new fans. Please and thanks, y'all
-River www.RiverGlenMusic.com
I invite you to attend Friends of Vickers Park (Music in the Park) on Sunday, September 12th from 6:00pm-7:30pm. It's a free show and live music is good medicine, so come hear my original music! My songs blend folk, rock, pop and more under clever and heartfelt lyrics. My performances are upbeat, engaging, appeal to listeners of all ages, and as an added special treat I will be joined by Steven Morel on drums and Randy Martin on bass. We are gonna throw down for you. That's a promise!
The pandemic has had a devastating impact on America's arts sector and has asked that artists pivot and adapt their efforts. And that's exactly why this event was created; to demonstrate and deliver a top-notch, standard-bearing livestream concert that showcases a variety of artists from across Iowa! The mission of this free-to-all performance is to promote awareness about "the mental health benefits that the arts provide to the public by combating the ill effects of isolation and loneliness associated with COVID-19" (Americans for the Arts) and to deliver a call to action to music lovers in Iowa and beyond about the importance of actively engaging with and supporting the local/regional artists whom they love as these artists adapt their art-making in response to our current constraints. This event is made possible with generous support and funding from the Iowa Arts Council: https://iowaculture.gov/arts
FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY: SARA ROUTH: www.sararouth.com "I was blessed with musical blood and it drives me to live. To seek truth. To feel sadness. To understand loss. To teach the unknown. To accept failure. To praise justice. To express. To trust. And most of all to love. I continue to compose my story and want to share it with you." Mix the sounds of Ella Fitzgerald with Jeff Buckley... you'll end up with Sara Routh.
ADE: www.soundsofade.com A man with a passion for music, family, love, and Blk Boi Joy...Adebayo Oladele-Ajose, known musically as ADE, is a singer, rapper, and instrumentalist; born in New York but raised in Iowa. ADE's style intertwines the solid intricacies of afrobeats, R&B, and acoustic guitar with the consciousness of hip hop lyrics.
D MILREE: www.dmilree.bandcamp.com Solo project of Diana Weishaar (The Host Country, Contakta). "A personal, straight-no-chaser look into my soul. Mixing genres, subject matters, and timelines. A little bit of everything." Bluesy-piano-pop.
LILY DETAEYE: www.lilydetaeye.com Lily DeTaeye is a folk-rock Americana firecracker with alt-rock and blues influences. She’s a spirited songwriter and a harmonica-wielding badass that will remind you of your weird friend from book club who definitely has a few bodies in her closet. Her music is wry and filled with the emotional honesty and vulnerability of a young Dwight Yoakam and the dynamism of Brandi Carlile.
DAN PADLEY TRIO: www.danpadley.com Dan Padley is a guitarist/composer based out of Iowa City. Since studying music at the University of Iowa, Dan has performed with many artists including Wayne Newton, Elizabeth Moen, River Glen, Dana T, Blake Shaw, comedian Jimmy Pardo, and many more. Dan has released several albums and EPs, including his most recent full-length ‘Bloom’.
BLAKE SHAW: www.blakeshawbass.bandcamp.com Blake is a double bassist, composer/arranger, teacher, and singer originally from Lisbon, IA. He plays with Thrio, Blake Shaw Quintet, Goose Town, River Glen, PSA, and dup. Blake loops live vocal beats and bass grooves to accompany his melodies stretching from R&B, rock, blues, pop, jazz, and more. Blake creates an atmosphere leaving you wondering, “Is that really one person?”. Yes, the answer is yes.”
RIVER GLEN: www.riverglenmusic.com This portion of the performance is a WORLD PREMIER along with a VERY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
THE SAVAGE HEARTS: www.savagefiddler.com Fiery bluegrass meets honky tonk. With traditional bluegrass instrumentation and creative arrangements informed by a range of influences, audiences can expect a highly entertaining stage show with drill-it-to-the-wall three part harmonies and bombastic instrumentals. "The most wayward prodigal would have trouble resisting the compelling grace that exudes from The Savage Hearts.” -Greg Blake
CHARLOTTE BLU: www.charlotteblu.com Charlotte is a powerful vocalist, songwriter, musician, and performer who's music is rooted in soul, blues and inspired by artists such as Amy Winehouse, Etta James, H.E.R., and Beyonce. Charlotte was selected to appear on season 20 of the hit TV Show “The Voice” and for her televised audition she performing the song “Love Is a Losing Game” by Amy Winehouse.
On Saturday, May 8th at 7pm CDT River will live-stream a full-length performance of his original music on his YouTube channel: www.YouTube.com/RiverGlenMusic. This performance will feature brand new music, some of River's older songs, and will explore and wonder about how our dominant western culture feels the need to declare war on so many different things.
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
--- 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!
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).
