All about the
Riley J Band
The Riley J Band is an entertaining youthful six-piece R&B/Neo-Soul group. At the heart of the band is their exceptional lead vocalist, Riley J, whose powerful voice and successful band management style, has earned her a devoted following. With influences ranging from Amy Winehouse, Billie Eilish, Allen Stone, Lawrence, Olivia Dean, Lake Street Dive, and Yebba, the band crafts original music that resonates with fans across genres and styles.
Formed in 2023, the Riley J Band quickly made a name for themselves in Boulder, CO, from hosting their own patio shows at Trident Cafe, to having 200 sold tickets at Roots Music Project, to headlining the Fox Theatre in Feb 2025. Each member brings their unique talents to the table, from masterful instrumentalists to expert songwriters, creating a rich and layered musical experience.
Riley J’s latest released song, Not in Business, had a great launch on Spotify, and expresses the sassy, witty, and clever attitude Riley J exudes in her songwriting.
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Musicians associated with the Riley J Band are Andres Santana (guitar), Pablo Argote (guitar), Ryan O’Malley (drums), Riley J (vocals), Conor Rowan (bass), and Wyatt Dubois (keys).
Evolution of Riley J
Now where did this musical inspiration and drive come from? Riley J started performing onstage at the age of 12. Musical theater and choir is where she developed her vocal talent and solidified her love of performing. By the end of high school, Riley had performed the National Anthem at several MLB/NBA games, had lead roles in musical theater shows for crowds of 300-400 people, won several choral awards, and had helped launch an amateur recording and producing label, called One/Cent. During her undergrad at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she was accepted into a premier A Cappella group, Tangled Up in Blue (TUIB). In TUIB, she arranged music for the group, frequently performed around Madison, became a music director, and eventually president. TUIB was offered the opportunity to perform a song at the school-wide commencement in May 2022 (40,000 people).”
