About the Band
The Riley J Band is a jazz pop band based in Boulder, Colorado, led by the soulful vocalist Riley J. With a sound rooted in groove, the band draws inspiration from diverse artists such as Amy Winehouse, Lawrence, Olivia Dean, and Yebba.
Formed in 2023, Riley J Band quickly built momentum in the local live scene—beginning with patio shows at Trident Café, progressing to performances at the Roots Music Project & Fest, and ultimately celebrating a headline appearance at Boulder’s Fox Theatre in early 2025.
Their essence is captured on the EP “The Caribou Sessions” tracked live at The Caribou Room in Nederland, Colorado. The record showcases the band’s raw musicianship, Riley J’s commanding vocal presence, and a playful yet intentional songwriting approach.
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Artist, performer, and businesswoman, Riley J,
has built a local reputation as a consistent host for the music scene, a successful manager for her band, and is a dedicated advocate for supporting fellow musicians and fostering community within the industry.
About 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).”
