Evan Riley Band
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Capital Brewery, Middleton 7734 Terrace Ave., Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
Marsha Mood
Evan Riley Band
press release: The Evan Riley Band is a two time award winning folk-rock band from Southern Wisconsin. This five person combo plays a blend of original music and cover tunes that highlight their unique instrumentation and sound. The group often draws comparisons to artists such as Martin Sexton, Eddie Vedder, Glen Hansard, and the Decemberists.
The group has two full studio albums. Release (2012) and Bookends (2014) were recorded at Alpha Bravo Studios in Cottage Grove. Each album has produced a JAC award (Janesville Area Creativity Award) for Best Original Song: "For You Today" off the Release recording, and "Life Dance" from Bookends. The later examines the cycle of life and death. It was part of a multimedia collaboration which included a music video (Life Dance,) two books, and a DVD.