The Riley J Band + Dechen Hawk - Soulful R&B Night

Get ready for a night of soul-stirring music as two powerhouse acts take the stage! The Riley J Band brings their entertaining, groovy R&B/Soul sound led by the exceptional Riley J, while Denver's Dechen Hawk delivers gritty throwback funk and mid-90s inspired R&B with a contemporary twist. This is the perfect Saturday night soundtrack for music lovers who crave authentic, soulful performances that'll have you moving all night long.

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.

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.

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.

https://www.rileyjmusic.com/

Spotify: Riley J

“Like Stevie Wonder and Jeff Buckley thrown in a blender” - Bryan Beller — Dethklok

Dechen Hawk is a Denver based musician who creates gritty throwback funk, soul and mid-90s inspired R&B with a contemporary feel.

Dechen Hawk has been writing, recording, and performing for thirty years. He has shared the stage with Leon Russell, Martin Sexton, Bruce Hornsby, The New Master Sounds, Emily King, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, members of Lettuce, Thievery Corporation, The Motet, Big Gigantic, Juno What?!, The Kyle Hollingsworth Band and many more. His music has been featured on Chris K's Colorado Playlist - the most widely distributed and heard, locally produced, independent music program in the state, heard on over 20 FM frequencies.

Currently Dechen Hawk is in the studio working on his next album and performing live at festivals and venues as Dechen Hawk & The Lit Squad backed by local all-star Denver supergroup Lit Society.

https://dechenhawk.com/

Spotify: Dechen Hawk

Full bar on premises; Plenty of free parking; Lyft and Uber friendly!

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