Claire Heywood with Riley J Band Presented by 105.5 The Colorado Sound

Claire Heywood with Riley J Band are coming to Velvet Elk Lounge on May 16th. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show kicks off at 8:00 PM, all for $19 (fees included).

Claire Heywood is a singer-songwriter and recipient of the Sonic Guild Grant. "If her sonic resonance had an aesthetic, it would be a homey mix of 70's-art-deco and modern-country sentiment."(Out Front Magazine) Her past performances include sets at Boulder Film Festival, Jazz Aspen, Snowmass Rendezvous, and Film on the Rocks. Heywood's 2019 EP "The Wind it Howls" was called "a gorgeous debut...relaxing and captivating." (Culture Magazine) Heywood will release her debut full-length record "Water is All I See" on May 1 at Swallow Hill Music, with follow-up shows May 3 at Wolverine Farm in Fort Collins and May 16 at The Velvet Elk in Boulder. 

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. 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).

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