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River Glen & Band “As Above, So Below” Album Release Tour 2023
You're gonna want to see this intimate all-ages show at The James Theater! 6:00pm: Album Release Social Hour Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:30pm Tickets: $15, Day-of: $17, Student: $10. Purchase tickets at www.TheJamesIC.com
Iowa Arts Council Fellow, River Glen Breitbach, has united many of Iowa’s finest and hardest working musicians to create an epic album of original music that captures the many sounds and styles of Iowa like no other. “As Above, So Below” spans a variety of genres; from folk to pop and rock, from bluegrass to hip-hop and jazz. The project began in 2017 as River marked his 25th year as a working musician. With support from the Iowa Arts Council, River offered up his original songs to serve as a vessel capable of holding this sonic snapshot of the many artists who proudly call Iowa their home. As beloved Iowa radio DJ, Bob Dorr, states on the opening track of the album, “As Above, So Below; a love letter to Iowa.”
The release of “As Above, So Below” is being supported by a statewide tour of release shows featuring River, his band, and special guests Alyx Rush, Wxlley, Abbie Sawyer, and Kristina Casteñeda.
Purchase your copy of "As Above, So Below" starting May 1st, 2023 at www.RiverGlenMusic.com
Tickets: $15, Day-of: $17, Student: $10.
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River Glen & Band “As Above, So Below” Album Release Tour 2023
This hometown show is sure to be epic! So spread the word and be there to experience the magic. Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:00pm General Admission: $10, Kids 12 and under: free
Iowa Arts Council Fellow, River Glen Breitbach, has united many of Iowa’s finest and hardest working musicians to create an epic album of original music that captures the many sounds and styles of Iowa like no other. “As Above, So Below” spans a variety of genres; from folk to pop and rock, from bluegrass to hip-hop and jazz. The project began in 2017 as River marked his 25th year as a working musician. With support from the Iowa Arts Council, River offered up his original songs to serve as a vessel capable of holding this sonic snapshot of the many artists who proudly call Iowa their home. As beloved Iowa radio DJ, Bob Dorr, states on the opening track of the album, “As Above, So Below; a love letter to Iowa.”
The release of “As Above, So Below” is being supported by a statewide tour of release shows featuring River, his band, and special guests Alyx Rush, Wxlley, Abbie Sawyer, and Kristina Casteñeda.
Purchase your copy of "As Above, So Below" starting May 1st, 2023 at www.RiverGlenMusic.com
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River Glen & Band “As Above, So Below” Album Release Tour 2023
Catch the final performance of River's album release tour- it's sure to be absolute fire! Doors: 5:00pm Show: 6:00pm Tickets: $12, Day-of: $15, Kids 12 and under: Free. Purchase tickets at www.xBkLive.com
Iowa Arts Council Fellow, River Glen Breitbach, has united many of Iowa’s finest and hardest working musicians to create an epic album of original music that captures the many sounds and styles of Iowa like no other. “As Above, So Below” spans a variety of genres; from folk to pop and rock, from bluegrass to hip-hop and jazz. The project began in 2017 as River marked his 25th year as a working musician. With support from the Iowa Arts Council, River offered up his original songs to serve as a vessel capable of holding this sonic snapshot of the many artists who proudly call Iowa their home. As beloved Iowa radio DJ, Bob Dorr, states on the opening track of the album, “As Above, So Below; a love letter to Iowa.”
The release of “As Above, So Below” is being supported by a statewide tour of release shows featuring River, his band, and special guests Alyx Rush, Wxlley, Abbie Sawyer, and Kristina Casteñeda.
Purchase your copy of "As Above, So Below" starting May 1st, 2023 at www.RiverGlenMusic.com
Tickets: $12, Day-of: $15, Kids 12 and under: Free.
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.
