Riley Burns is on a hot streak and we are lucky to have him come through NB, joined on this one by Colin Fowlie & band to showcase songs from his new record.
Alt. country/American at it's finest
Door at 7:30 PM
Show at 8:00 PM
$15 at the door
Canadian born singer/songwriter Riley Burns has his take on how the world works, not necessarily accurate but unique nonetheless. He writes from a place of experience and feeling, using that as a way to channel ideas, thoughts and emotions into songs that will catch your ear and have you thinking about it the rest of the day.
With the release of his newest EP ‘On My Mind’, Riley dives back into what he is good at; Writing songs from a place of experience. Friends, love, hard times and overcoming adversity.. Even if that is psilocybin. This EP gets back to acoustic driven Americana that will tell you a story about Riley. Dive into my mind and let me know what you think.
Reminiscent of the classic, country twang and folk perfected by Steve Earle, Robert Earl Keen, Guy Clark and the like, the new singles released by Riley Burns have that worn look and feel that begs you to pour a whiskey and lend an ear.
“I’m Alive” is Burns’ latest song, released on December 13th. The thing that drew me in with this song, and all of the other Burns’ songs I ended up listening to, is how unapologetically honest he is. This is a song about just getting through life somehow, despite any troubles that may come your way – which I think we all can relate to. Burns sings, “So take the trip, hitch a ride. It might be quick, might last all night. This time we’ll get it right, I’m alive” against a gentle acoustic and lonesome electric that maintains that old soul tone.
Burns’ vulnerability is further on display with his September 16th single, “My Friend.” A really sweet song dedicated to his most meaningful friendships, Burns sings, “And as I pluck these strings you taught me out to play, I’m a kid, 10 years old, we’ve come a long way.” As he walks through all the memories he has with loved ones, you can’t help but smile along with him.
It’s not always sweet and hopeful with a Riley Burns song, however. One of my favorite tracks in his growing discography is “Drinkin’” from his 2020 EP Stirling Ave. This is a quintessential country / singer-songwriter song; it’s got drinking, heartache, and some clever wordplay. Against a lovely, “Blackbird”-inspired riff, Burns sings, “I’ve been drinkin’ and I’ve been thinking’ but, mostly drinkin’ alone.”
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