Broomfield Summer Concerts: Mama Magnolia with Riley J

The Arts and History division of the Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension Department is thrilled to present a Summer Concert Series filled with engaging and entertaining music for the whole family.

All concerts are free to attend and open to all ages.

For the bicoastal six-piece Mama Magnolia—vocalist Megan Letts, saxophonist Alex Cazet, guitarist Thomas Jennings, drummer Jackson Hillmer, trumpeter Carrie McCune, and bassist Zach Jackson—the process of making their first full-length Dear Irvington was an essential remedy amidst distress. Following a successfully overfunded Kickstarter campaign, Dear Irvington was a comfort for Mama Magnolia to lean into amidst a continually harrowing time, while also turning tumultuous, personal stories into ostensibly groovy jaunts. They enlisted producer Robert Ellis and former White Denim drummer and engineer Josh Block to help funnel their ideas and further animate their intricate, sometimes nerdy, sophisticated rock compositions. There’s no reservation in diving into the deep end of depression (“Grey”), unpacking the betrayal of a loved one (“Each Time You Lie”), or expressing frustration with another who won’t take a chance on a relationship (“Try Me”). Dear Irvington focuses on empathetic missives, highlighting Mama Magnolia’s emotional maturation to explore complex emotions rather than run away from them.

http://www.mamamagnolia.com

Spotify: Mama Magnolia

The six-piece Soul/Pop/R&B group, The Riley J Band, has quickly grown to be well-known in Boulder, due to their regular performances with audiences of 100+ at venues such as Roots Music Project, Cervantes' Other Side, and Trident Cafe. Riley J has released two singles on all streaming platforms. Most recently, Not in Business, which has surpassed 8, 000 streams on Spotify. The band plays covers and originals inspired by artists like Moonchild, RAYE, Couch, Billie Eilish, Cleo Sol, Erykah Badu, and more. 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).

https://www.rileyjmusic.com/

Spotify: Riley J

Roots Music Project Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit local music incubator based in Boulder, Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. All music starts locally. We empower artists, fans, and venues to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene.

RootsMusicProject.org

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