tag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=2Latest News2023-10-09T19:18:54-04:00River Glen Musicfalsetag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/72851782023-10-09T19:18:54-04:002024-03-28T23:21:46-04:00NEWSLETTER...<p>Iowa Public Radio's Artist of the Month...WOOT!!</p><p>Many of you may not know that Iowa Public Radio is one of the best supporters of local/regional music in all of the U.S. Seriously! </p><p>And I am so honored to be named the IPR Artist of the Month of October 2023. The band and I did an in-studio performance that will soon be released on the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/@iowapublicradio" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">IPR YouTube channel</a><a data-link-type="url">.</a></p><p>In the meantime, here is a lovely article they released to announce that I am Artist of the Month: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-music/2023-10-04/as-above-so-below-a-true-journey-in-musical-collaboration">https://www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-music/2023-10-04/as-above-so-below-a-true-journey-in-musical-collaboration</a></p><p>I'll continue to post everything they release throughout the month, so check back for more tunes & vids!</p><p>-River</p><p> </p>River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/70403392022-08-17T22:15:11-04:002023-12-10T13:45:28-05:00Moving to Guelph...<p>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!</p>
<p>-River</p>River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/66437452021-05-29T18:01:45-04:002024-01-17T05:56:06-05:00A CELEBRATION OF IOWA MUSIC!<p><span class="font_large">WEBSITE LINKS FOR 'WE ARE HERE' PERFORMERS</span></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>RIVER GLEN</strong>: www.facebook.com/riverglenmusic</p>
<p>Venmo: @River-Breitbach </p>
<p>PayPal.Me/RiverBreitbach</p>
<p><strong>SARA ROUTH</strong>: www.sararouth.com</p>
<p>Venmo: @sara-routh-music</p>
<p><strong>ADE</strong>: www.soundsofade.com</p>
<p>Venmo: @bayo-ajose</p>
<p><strong>D MILREE</strong>: www.dmilree.bandcamp.com</p>
<p>Venmo: @diana-weishaar</p>
<p><strong>LILY DETAEYE</strong>: www.lilydetaeye.com</p>
<p>Venmo: @lilydetaeye</p>
<p><strong>DAN PADLEY TRIO</strong>: www.danpadley.com</p>
<p>Venmo: @danpadley</p>
<p><strong>BLAKE SHAW</strong>: www.blakeshawbass.bandcamp.com</p>
<p>Venmo: @blakeshaw89</p>
<p><strong>THE SAVAGE HEARTS</strong>: www.savagefiddler.com</p>
<p>Venmo: @annie-savage-2</p>
<p><strong>CHARLOTTE BLU</strong>: www.charlotteblu.com</p>
<p>Venmo: @chrissy-boyer</p>River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/66230762021-05-06T10:03:16-04:002023-12-10T12:12:35-05:00A DO-NOT-MISS LIVESTREAM CONCERT!<p>WE ARE HERE - A CELEBRATION OF IOWA MUSIC <br>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! </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>This event is made possible with generous support and funding from the Iowa Arts Council: https://iowaculture.gov/arts</p>
<p>WATCH THE EVENT HERE: https://fb.me/e/1x2hXuslO</p>River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/65534252021-02-19T14:55:36-05:002023-12-10T14:31:43-05:00Weekly Car Concerts!<p><span class="font_large">That's right, folks, every Monday at 12PM CST you can watch me perform live from my car via Facebook Live! <br><br>Just go to my music page (www.facebook.com/RiverGlenMusic) and 'like' the page in order to receive notifications and updates.<br><br>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!</span></p>River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/64926532020-12-05T20:20:23-05:002023-12-10T14:12:33-05:00"Press On"<p>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". </p>
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<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="dYDDazCE99Y" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/dYDDazCE99Y/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dYDDazCE99Y?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/51984042018-04-23T20:26:28-04:002023-12-10T13:32:23-05:00KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN!!!<p><a contents="RIVER GLEN &amp; 50 IOWA ARTISTS!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/riverglen/river-glen-and-50-iowa-artists-new-album" target="_blank">RIVER GLEN & 50 IOWA ARTISTS!</a></p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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 <a contents="Kickstarter&nbsp;page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/riverglen/river-glen-and-50-iowa-artists-new-album" target="_self">Kickstarter page</a>. </p>
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<p>Love to you all. </p>
<p>-River</p>River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/51146552018-03-06T18:41:26-05:002024-03-20T07:12:43-04:00Our 2018 submission for...<p><span class="font_xl">NPR's Tiny Desk Contest!</span><br> </p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="ymMJw-T6s6c" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/ymMJw-T6s6c/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ymMJw-T6s6c?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">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!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">-River</span></p>River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/48001742017-08-02T13:22:35-04:002023-12-10T13:15:48-05:00Iowa Arts Council awards River a Fellowship Grant!<p>River has received funding from the state to make art over the coming year!!!</p>
<p>Read more about it<a contents=" here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://iowaculture.gov/about-us/news-and-media/press-releases/writer-musician-filmmaker-and-two-visual-artists-named-2017" target="_blank"> here.</a></p>
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<p> </p>River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/46755212017-04-18T15:35:05-04:002023-12-10T14:12:37-05:00--- GOIN' HOME AGAIN TOUR 2017 ---<span class="font_large">River is hitting the road to promote the release of his new EP!!!<br><br>For additional show details, click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/RiverGlenMusic/events/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152016/4662e4949b03314ae75da772bddfd39ea23184a0/original/river-2017-tour-final-17-5x7-4-1.jpg?1492543927" class="size_l justify_center border_" />River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/45626812017-01-24T20:23:14-05:002023-12-10T13:56:25-05:00Wintering in NOLA /// Spring Tour 2017<strong>--- I Found my Heart in New Orleans ---</strong><br><br>BUSKING!!!<br><br>I spent a great deal of my childhood busking on the streets of Galena, IL with my family and it has been a wonderful return to my roots to be in NOLA busking daily in the French Quarter. <br><br>RECORDING!!!<br><br>I am so happy to announce that I am recording a new EP during my time here in New Orleans. It's my first foray into self-recording and will be a pleasure to share with the world when I release it in May.<br><br><strong>--- Goin' Home Again Tour 2017 ---</strong><br><br>I have put together my biggest, boldest tour to date and am honored to be teaming up with Elizabeth Moen (Iowa City, IA) for a run of shows through the midwest in May/June of this year. Details to come, but look for us in:<br><br>Bellevue, IA<br>Waterloo, IA<br>Iowa City, IA<br>Dubuque, IA<br>Cedar Rapids, IA<br>Davenport, IA<br>Des Moines, IA<br>Madison, WI<br>Galena, IL<br>Chicago, IL<br>And more...<br><br>Stay tune, y'all. 2017 is going to be a great year of music!<br><br>-RiverRiver Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/43538872016-09-02T01:11:04-04:002024-03-05T02:04:14-05:00September & October Shows!I'm sure many a touring musician will agree with me that fall is a beautiful time to hit the road and play some shows. I'm blessed to be able to do it again this year and am eager to return to fans and friends alike at shows in:<br><br>Hazel Green, WI<br>Clarks Grove, MN<br>Galena, IL<br>Prairie de Chien, WI<br>Davenport, IA<br>Webster City, IA<br>Cincinnati, OH<br>Athens, OH<br>Saline, MI<br><br>Surprise! November Shows:<br><br>Des Moines, IA<br>Iowa City, IA<br>Dubuque, IA<br><br>Find tour information --> <a contents="http://www.riverglenmusic.com/shows" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">Here!</a>River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/42217592016-06-09T14:40:01-04:002024-03-28T23:21:46-04:00June & July Shows!Hey folks,<br><br>I hope you're all having a great start to your summer. Just letting you know that I have some shows coming up and that I hope you'll come check out the new sounds being created by myself and the wonderfully talented musicians who will be joining me for my Summer Tour 2016. Come join us at the following performances:<br><br>6/16 in Iowa City, IA @ The Mill (9pm)<br>6/17 in Dubuque, IA @ The Lift (Early All Ages show 6pm)<br>6/17 in Dubuque, IA @ The Lift (10pm)<br>6/19 in Des Moines, IA @ Lefty's Live Music (6pm)<br>6/24 in Dubuque, IA @ Town Clock Plaza (12pm w/ Molly Morris!)<br>6/25 in Galena, IL @ The Cornerstone (8pm w/ Molly Morris!)<br>6/27 in Chicago, IL @ Corrib Pub (7pm w/ Molly Morris!)<br>7/2 in Akron, OH @ Mustard Seed Market (6pm w/ Molly Morris!)<br><br>For updates, please <a contents="'like'" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/riverglenmusic" target="_blank">'like'</a> my music page on Facebook.River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/39056722015-10-28T15:45:37-04:002024-03-08T00:43:19-05:00--- Finishing Strong ---River Glen and the gang will be doing some pretty cool stuff before year's end - here's what you need to know...<br><br><strong>Mini-Minnesota Tour Nov. 20th & 21st</strong><br><br>That's right, this River's flowing North. Catch River Glen and his band @ <a contents="Kathy's Pub " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kathyspub.info/" target="_blank">Kathy's Pub </a>in Rochester, MN on Friday, November 20th from 10pm-1am. If that's not enough for you, catch them again the following evening, Saturday, November 21st @ <a contents="Ed's No Name Bar" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://edsnonamebar.com/" target="_blank">Ed's No Name Bar</a> in Winona, MN at 9pm. This show will feature <a contents="The Weathered Heads" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.theweatheredheads.com/theband/" target="_blank">The Weathered Heads</a>. They totally rock!<br><br><br><strong>Live Concert Taping</strong><br><br>By the requests of fans and venues alike, River has scheduled a concert to be filmed in HD. This show will feature various local artists, local youth performers, a raffle, and more! Join in the fun on Sunday, November 29th @ <a contents="The Smokestack " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.smokestackdbq.com/" target="_blank">The Smokestack </a>in Dubuque, IA at 3pm.<br><br><br><strong>LITTLE BIG FEST in DSM</strong><br><br>Each year the <a contents="Des Moines Music Coalition" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.desmoinesmc.com/" target="_blank">Des Moines Music Coalition</a> hosts a competition for a performance slot at <a contents="Little Big Fest " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.woolysdm.com/" target="_blank">Little Big Fest </a>and this year fans voted River Glen to victory. LBF is a wonderful chance to catch a variety of Iowa musician in one place. You should probably attend.<br><br><strong>CHRISTMAS SHOW!</strong><br><br>The day after Christmas is one of the best days to play a hometown show. With the added talent of Dan DiMonte and the Bad Assettes, this is sure to be a show so good, it'll feel like 2016 came early. Witness this happening on Saturday, December 26th @ <a contents="The Lift" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/theliftdubuque" target="_blank">The Lift</a> in Dubuque, IA from 10pm-1am.<br><br><br><strong>Stay tuned for exciting news regarding new music and tours in 2016!</strong>River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/38016472015-08-03T17:08:52-04:002024-03-28T01:43:56-04:00August & September Shows!<span class="font_large">Shows have just been announced for August and September in Iowa and beyond.<br><br>River will be performing with artists such as <a contents="Joe Stevens" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.joestevensmusic.com" target="_blank">Joe Stevens</a>, <a contents="The Host Country" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thehostcountry.com" target="_blank">The Host Country</a>, and more!<br><br>Click <a contents="here " data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">here </a>for details!</span>River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/37114592015-05-21T12:36:38-04:002024-01-22T04:35:55-05:00Pull My HairThe new album is <a contents="ON SALE NOW" data-link-label="Listen & Purchase" data-link-type="page" href="/listen-purchase">ON SALE NOW</a>!<br>Please purchase and spread the word!<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="pVA_4oo2OZE" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/pVA_4oo2OZE/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pVA_4oo2OZE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="250" width="400" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/36862152015-05-01T17:47:33-04:002022-06-01T01:56:33-04:00ON TOUR!Check for shows in your area and come support us!<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152016/5a35ae059e3efe34af758c71f389dafeefb392ff/original/riverglentourposter.jpg?1430516449" class="size_l justify_center border_" />River Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/35863322015-03-09T15:56:25-04:002023-12-10T12:06:36-05:00SPRING FORWARD...INTO THE ACTIONWe did it. Daylight Saving Time has arrived and given us hope that spring and summer are indeed on their way. As I'm sure you many of you do every year, I set goals to accomplish by summer and DST is often a reminder to get on it. I'm willing to bet that we all want to lose that 10lbs before we hit the beach and to that I say 'good luck, friends. You can do it!' And do it for me too while you're at it 'cause I'll be focusing on the following musical endeavors:<br><br>MY NEW ALBUM!!!<br><br>That's right, I'm about halfway done with my sophomore album, <em>Pull My Hair</em>, and can't wait to share it with the world. I will be doing a series of 'album release' shows in May which leads me to announce...<br><br>MY ALBUM RELEASE TOUR!!!<br><br>I am happy to announce that I will be teaming up with Sacramento artist, Joe Stevens, to embark on my most extensive tour to date. Details to come, but here's the gist:<br><br>MAY - shows in NC, PA, OH, IL, IA<br>JUNE - shows in IA, MO, AR, TX, NM, CA<br>JULY - shows in UT, CO, OH, NY<br><br>Well, that's it for now. Back to work everybody. Thanks for checking in, stay tuned for more details.<br><br>-River GlenRiver Glen Musictag:riverglenmusic.com,2005:Post/34454922014-12-30T16:05:37-05:002024-01-28T03:49:33-05:002015 Here's to a New Year!Here we go, folks. Let's begin our next cycle around the sun. And this time, let's make more music than ever before.<br><br>2015 is going to be a big year for yours truly and will be filled with newness. To get it started right, I've just launched my new project, Songs of Friends. This project is my way of thanking the musicians in my life who inspire and influence me by sharing their music with you. When you've finished reading, visit the Songs of Friends tab and you'll find videos of me and my fellow artists covering each other's songs. Each session is a song swap intended to cross-promote both artists, so please keep in mind that fanship isn't finite and musicians thrive on community, so please check out my Songs of Friends project, spread the word, and support my fellow musicians. If you or someone you know would like to participate in this project, please feel free to <a contents="contact me" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">contact me</a> with questions and/or suggestions.<br><br>2015 seems like a good year to release a new album, so that's what I'm gonna do. It has been nearly two years since the release of <em>nothing is too little</em> and I'm eager to share with you the fruits of my growth as a musician, a songwriter, and as a person. The completion of another cycle around the sun has got me thinking about all the places I've been and all the people I've met. Some adventures were good, some were bad, and some are hard to define. Some long-sought progress was achieved. Some mistakes were made. And with all of this in mind, I am creating a sophomore album that is as much for me as it is for you. Summer of 2015 will be the release of this album.<br><br>In 2015 I will do my part to add to the newness. I will make family and friends out of strangers I've just met. I will return home to places I've never been before. I will be a new River. Still weird, but a new weird; the kind that inspires some and worries others. I will sing about new subjects, I will publish my new short stories, and I will dance in new places with music or not. I will find new interests, new passions, and make new mistakes.<br><br>With all of this newness in mind, dear friends, I wish you the best and look forward to seeing you all soon.<br><br>-RiverRiver Glen Music