About the Band
The Riley J Band is an entertaining, groovy, R&B/Soul group. The leader of the band is exceptional soulful lead vocalist and performer, Riley J. With influences ranging from Amy Winehouse, Lawrence, Billie Eilish, Lake Street Dive, and Yebba, the band crafts original music that resonates with fans across genres and styles. The band members include Andres Santana, Pablo Argote, Ryan O'Malley, and Riley J Hughes.
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The Riley J Band quickly made a name for themselves in Boulder, CO, from hosting their own patio shows at Trident Cafe in 2023, to playing at Roots Music Project in 2024, to headlining the Fox Theatre in 2025.
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Riley J’s latest released EP, The Caribou Sessions, was live tracked and recorded at the The Caribou Room in Nederland, CO, and showcases the bands raw live talent, Riley J's impressive vocals, and sassy, clever vocal delivery.
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).”
