The Riley J Band is a RnB/Soul band based in Boulder, Colorado, led by the soulful vocal performer, Riley J. With a sound rooted in groove, the band draws inspiration from artists like Amy Winehouse, H.E.R, Olivia Dean, Leon Thomas, Hiatus Coyote, Moonchild, and Erykah Badu.

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Formed in 2023, the Riley J Band quickly built momentum in the local live scene— patio shows at Trident Café, performances at the Boulder Roots Music Fest/FOCOMX/iAM Music Fest, an appearance at Fox Theatre in 2025 and 2026, and the Boulder Theater in 2026 for the Boulder International Film Festival. ​Their published original music like, Bold, Not in Business, and Time Trip, can be found on all streaming platforms. 

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• Festivals: FOCOMX, Boulder Roots Music Festival (BMRF), Underground Music Showcase (UMS), iAM Music Fest

• Festival Stage Manager, Boulder Roots Music Fest, 2025, iAM Music Fest, 2026

• Toured Durango, Telluride, Fort Collins, Denver, Boulder, Longmont, Colorado

• Headlined Fox Theatre, 2025, Headlined Roots Music Project 2023, 2024, 2025

• Published in Boulder's Daily Camera, 2025

• KGNU live radio interview, 2025

• Released a Live EP, the Caribou Sessions, 2025

• Open Mic Host, Roots Music Project, 2026​