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Blues Blast Magazine: Randy Lee Riviere – Concrete Blues

By John Sacksteder, Blues Blast Magazine.

Randy Lee Riviere is a wildlife biologist involved in large-scale efforts working to protect and restore important elements of the Native American landscape. He has been involved in a leadership role in protecting over 40,000 acres of wildlife habitat with permanent conservation easements. The title of this album refers to the impacts of dams on watersheds in Western America. He cites an example of over 1300 dams in California blocking river flow for the usage in Metropolitan areas.

Music has been an equal part of Randy’s life. He splits his time between a home in Montana and one outside of Nashville. His songs reflect his love of the natural landscapes, but also focus on the human condition today…

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