
Riyen Roots
Soulful blues and roots combining original songs with southern soul and rock covers, sung with gritty vocals and punchy electric guitar. Veteran touring act playing 150–200 club and festival dates annually, including JazzFest.
Similar Events

Gritty Appalachian-infused blues, southern soul and roots-rock with raw vocals and guitar-driven originals alongside classic covers, delivered in a high-energy club set by a prolific touring act.

Gritty Appalachian-infused blues, southern soul and roots-rock with raw vocals and guitar-driven originals alongside classic covers, delivered in a high-energy club set by a prolific touring act.
Gritty Appalachian-infused blues, southern soul and roots-rock with raw vocals and guitar-driven originals alongside classic covers, delivered in a high-energy club set by a prolific touring act.

Soulful blues and rootsy soul renditions with heartfelt originals and classic covers, delivered in a warm, groove driven set that invites dancing and slow listening in an intimate neighborhood pub atmosphere.

Soulful blues and rootsy soul renditions with heartfelt originals and classic covers, delivered in a warm, groove driven set that invites dancing and slow listening in an intimate neighborhood pub atmosphere.
Soulful blues and rootsy soul renditions with heartfelt originals and classic covers, delivered in a warm, groove driven set that invites dancing and slow listening in an intimate neighborhood pub atmosphere.

Electrifying blues, soul, and roots sets from an Asheville roots musician, delivering gritty vocals and dance friendly grooves. Fat Tuesday festivities spill into a lively brew house, creating festival barroom energy.

Electrifying blues, soul, and roots sets from an Asheville roots musician, delivering gritty vocals and dance friendly grooves. Fat Tuesday festivities spill into a lively brew house, creating festival barroom energy.
Electrifying blues, soul, and roots sets from an Asheville roots musician, delivering gritty vocals and dance friendly grooves. Fat Tuesday festivities spill into a lively brew house, creating festival barroom energy.

Groove driven R&B, roots, and blues served with tight, danceable grooves and gritty guitar for a high energy Friday night crowd; expect soulful vocals, rollicking rhythms, and a lively barroom vibe.

Groove driven R&B, roots, and blues served with tight, danceable grooves and gritty guitar for a high energy Friday night crowd; expect soulful vocals, rollicking rhythms, and a lively barroom vibe.
Groove driven R&B, roots, and blues served with tight, danceable grooves and gritty guitar for a high energy Friday night crowd; expect soulful vocals, rollicking rhythms, and a lively barroom vibe.

Genre blending Americana, blues, country and soul with collaborative arrangements and evolving song textures; seasoned touring group brings rootsy, soulful originals suited to intimate listening rooms.

Genre blending Americana, blues, country and soul with collaborative arrangements and evolving song textures; seasoned touring group brings rootsy, soulful originals suited to intimate listening rooms.
Genre blending Americana, blues, country and soul with collaborative arrangements and evolving song textures; seasoned touring group brings rootsy, soulful originals suited to intimate listening rooms.

Guitar-led acoustic sets of travel-worn Americana and original singer-songwriter road songs, with close harmonies and storytelling in a hushed, intimate club setting ideal for late-night listeners.

Guitar-led acoustic sets of travel-worn Americana and original singer-songwriter road songs, with close harmonies and storytelling in a hushed, intimate club setting ideal for late-night listeners.
Guitar-led acoustic sets of travel-worn Americana and original singer-songwriter road songs, with close harmonies and storytelling in a hushed, intimate club setting ideal for late-night listeners.
Soulful roots rock led by Ben Harper's slide guitar and gritty vocals, blending folk, blues, and reggae into groove-heavy, high-energy sets with singalong moments in a packed indoor-club atmosphere.
Soulful roots rock led by Ben Harper's slide guitar and gritty vocals, blending folk, blues, and reggae into groove-heavy, high-energy sets with singalong moments in a packed indoor-club atmosphere.
Soulful roots rock led by Ben Harper's slide guitar and gritty vocals, blending folk, blues, and reggae into groove-heavy, high-energy sets with singalong moments in a packed indoor-club atmosphere.
Groovy live-looping soul and folk heart-songs driven by keys, guitarlele, bass, and percussive loops, blending acoustic warmth with danceable funk and empowering call-and-response sing-alongs for an intimate, heart-opening set.
Groovy live-looping soul and folk heart-songs driven by keys, guitarlele, bass, and percussive loops, blending acoustic warmth with danceable funk and empowering call-and-response sing-alongs for an intimate, heart-opening set.
Groovy live-looping soul and folk heart-songs driven by keys, guitarlele, bass, and percussive loops, blending acoustic warmth with danceable funk and empowering call-and-response sing-alongs for an intimate, heart-opening set.

Horn-driven retro-soul and brass-band funk collide with plaintive singer-songwriter Americana, delivering danceable grooves, warm horns, and intimate storytelling; a soulful Valentine's-night show rooted's live-music scene.

Horn-driven retro-soul and brass-band funk collide with plaintive singer-songwriter Americana, delivering danceable grooves, warm horns, and intimate storytelling; a soulful Valentine's-night show rooted's live-music scene.
Horn-driven retro-soul and brass-band funk collide with plaintive singer-songwriter Americana, delivering danceable grooves, warm horns, and intimate storytelling; a soulful Valentine's-night show rooted's live-music scene.

High-energy Southern rock, roots, and groove with driving guitars and syncopated rhythms, ideal for dancing or relaxed pint-and-listen on Sunday afternoons in a cozy Irish pub.

High-energy Southern rock, roots, and groove with driving guitars and syncopated rhythms, ideal for dancing or relaxed pint-and-listen on Sunday afternoons in a cozy Irish pub.
High-energy Southern rock, roots, and groove with driving guitars and syncopated rhythms, ideal for dancing or relaxed pint-and-listen on Sunday afternoons in a cozy Irish pub.

Soul stirring old time Americana blending Piedmont blues fingerpicking, swingy rhythms, and Appalachian bluegrass, delivered in an intimate pub setting, with resonant harmonies and timeless alt country storytelling.

Soul stirring old time Americana blending Piedmont blues fingerpicking, swingy rhythms, and Appalachian bluegrass, delivered in an intimate pub setting, with resonant harmonies and timeless alt country storytelling.
Soul stirring old time Americana blending Piedmont blues fingerpicking, swingy rhythms, and Appalachian bluegrass, delivered in an intimate pub setting, with resonant harmonies and timeless alt country storytelling.

Rowdy Cajun and Appalachian infused Americana with accordion, fiddle, and driving guitar rhythms, delivering a danceable, genre-bending afternoon performance in a cozy Irish pub for communal dancing.

Rowdy Cajun and Appalachian infused Americana with accordion, fiddle, and driving guitar rhythms, delivering a danceable, genre-bending afternoon performance in a cozy Irish pub for communal dancing.
Rowdy Cajun and Appalachian infused Americana with accordion, fiddle, and driving guitar rhythms, delivering a danceable, genre-bending afternoon performance in a cozy Irish pub for communal dancing.

Smooth jazz and blues meld with warm, soulful vocals in an intimate Friday night pub set by a tight three piece, spotlighting mellow guitar, upright bass, and laid back grooves for low lit listening.

Smooth jazz and blues meld with warm, soulful vocals in an intimate Friday night pub set by a tight three piece, spotlighting mellow guitar, upright bass, and laid back grooves for low lit listening.
Smooth jazz and blues meld with warm, soulful vocals in an intimate Friday night pub set by a tight three piece, spotlighting mellow guitar, upright bass, and laid back grooves for low lit listening.

Sweaty, danceable blues, soul, and rock with swampy slide riffs, gritty vocals, and Bo Diddley style humor that gets audiences moving; late night pub set with a $10 cover and party atmosphere.

Sweaty, danceable blues, soul, and rock with swampy slide riffs, gritty vocals, and Bo Diddley style humor that gets audiences moving; late night pub set with a $10 cover and party atmosphere.
Sweaty, danceable blues, soul, and rock with swampy slide riffs, gritty vocals, and Bo Diddley style humor that gets audiences moving; late night pub set with a $10 cover and party atmosphere.

Gritty Chicago style guitar riffs, searing harmonica, and soulful vocals deliver authentic, award winning blues in a powerful Saturday night bar set, ideal for fans of electric blues and intimate late night shows.

Gritty Chicago style guitar riffs, searing harmonica, and soulful vocals deliver authentic, award winning blues in a powerful Saturday night bar set, ideal for fans of electric blues and intimate late night shows.
Gritty Chicago style guitar riffs, searing harmonica, and soulful vocals deliver authentic, award winning blues in a powerful Saturday night bar set, ideal for fans of electric blues and intimate late night shows.

Electric and acoustic Americana and roots-tinged songs delivered up-close in Third Room's intimate listening room; expect earnest songwriting, dynamic harmonies, and a relaxed late-night bar atmosphere.

Electric and acoustic Americana and roots-tinged songs delivered up-close in Third Room's intimate listening room; expect earnest songwriting, dynamic harmonies, and a relaxed late-night bar atmosphere.
Electric and acoustic Americana and roots-tinged songs delivered up-close in Third Room's intimate listening room; expect earnest songwriting, dynamic harmonies, and a relaxed late-night bar atmosphere.

High-energy acoustic bluegrass—driving banjo, fiddle, and tight vocal harmonies—scores a relaxed Sunday noon brunch, creating a toe-tapping pub atmosphere for locals and visitors, and casual singalongs.

High-energy acoustic bluegrass—driving banjo, fiddle, and tight vocal harmonies—scores a relaxed Sunday noon brunch, creating a toe-tapping pub atmosphere for locals and visitors, and casual singalongs.
High-energy acoustic bluegrass—driving banjo, fiddle, and tight vocal harmonies—scores a relaxed Sunday noon brunch, creating a toe-tapping pub atmosphere for locals and visitors, and casual singalongs.

Vibrant string-band fusion of Hot Club jazz, Western swing, traditional bluegrass, old-time, country folk, and ragtime, serving upbeat “Americana swing grass” sets for intimate taproom audiences, spotlighting songs from their recent self-titled EP.

Vibrant string-band fusion of Hot Club jazz, Western swing, traditional bluegrass, old-time, country folk, and ragtime, serving upbeat “Americana swing grass” sets for intimate taproom audiences, spotlighting songs from their recent self-titled EP.
Vibrant string-band fusion of Hot Club jazz, Western swing, traditional bluegrass, old-time, country folk, and ragtime, serving upbeat “Americana swing grass” sets for intimate taproom audiences, spotlighting songs from their recent self-titled EP.

High energy rock and soul set blending gritty guitar grooves and soulful vocals in an intimate wine bar setting; cocktail friendly evening tailored for relaxed date night crowds.

High energy rock and soul set blending gritty guitar grooves and soulful vocals in an intimate wine bar setting; cocktail friendly evening tailored for relaxed date night crowds.
High energy rock and soul set blending gritty guitar grooves and soulful vocals in an intimate wine bar setting; cocktail friendly evening tailored for relaxed date night crowds.

Crate-spinning sets of vintage soul, R&B, and rock and roll delivering warm analog grooves, singalong hooks, and dancefloor-friendly tempos for late-night crowds in an intimate neighborhood bar atmosphere.

Crate-spinning sets of vintage soul, R&B, and rock and roll delivering warm analog grooves, singalong hooks, and dancefloor-friendly tempos for late-night crowds in an intimate neighborhood bar atmosphere.
Crate-spinning sets of vintage soul, R&B, and rock and roll delivering warm analog grooves, singalong hooks, and dancefloor-friendly tempos for late-night crowds in an intimate neighborhood bar atmosphere.