By Marco Piazzalonga, BluesNews.ch Randy Lee Riviere offers a good 65 minutes of diverse, laid-back roots rock on his fourth solo album. Produced, co-written on about half of the songs, and engineered by Tom Hambridge, someone who knows where Bartli gets his musical juices. A handful of select Nashville artists contributed to the studio. “Downtown”… more »
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Making A Scene: Randy Lee Riviere – Farmhand Blues
By Richard Ludmerer Randy Lee Riviere is more than just a musician—he’s also a wildlife biologist who has dedicated much of his life to preserving the natural world. That sense of responsibility toward land and culture weaves directly into his music. The title of his latest album, Farmhand Blues, nods to the toll human development… more »
Bluestown Music: New Release: Randy Lee Riviere – Farmhand Blues
The fourth solo album from Randy Lee Riviere is a collection of heavy duty, whisky soaked blues and roots rock with big guitars and pumping drums. The Montana singer- songwriter teamed up again with renowned producer, drummer Tom Hambridge, to cowrite and record the session in Nashville along with studio aces, Doug Lancio, Bob Britt,… more »
Short Take CD Review: Randy Lee Riverie – “Farmhand Blues” – A Bold, Reflective Soundscape
By Curt Brown To see the light of day on October 17th, this generous 15-song collection from Randy Lee Riverie, his fourth solo outing, wholly satisfies. With a cast of musicians including Randy Lee Riviere: Vocals & Guitar, Doug Lancio: Guitar, Bob Britt: Guitar, Michael Saint-Leon: Guitar, Harmonica, Mike Rojas: Keyboards, Robert Kearns: Bass, and… more »
Jazz Weekly: Randy Lee Riviere – Concrete Blues
By George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly. Singer/guitarist Randy Lee Riviere rocks the blues like it’s the 1970s with Tom Hambridge/dr, Kenny Greenberg- Bob Britt/g, Robert Kearns-Stephen Mackey/b and Mike Rojas/key. The dozen originals rock steady on “Mania”, give some hard thunder for “Moccasin Lake” and serve up some rapid riffs for “Magic Bullet”. Riviere’s voice… more »
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… more »
Blue Monday Monthly: Concrete Blues – Randy Lee Riviere
By Kyle Christen Blue Monday Monthly. A few weeks ago, singer/songwriter/guitarist Randy Lee Riviere released his new CD, “Concrete Blues” on New Wilderness Records. Tiris is a wonderful showcase of his thought-provoking songs, supported by a veteran cast of musicians, with Torn Hambridge producing, who also adds all the drums and backing vocals. Torn is… more »
A Different Vista of the Blues – A review of Randy Lee Riviere’s Concrete Blues
By Ben Vee, Ben Vee Blues. Randy Lee Riviere is a wildlife biologist by training and a bluesman by volition. Think of a mix of Neil Young (from his Crazy Horse days) and Ray Wylie Hubbard adorned in a western hat and hailing from Montana. His music is largely blues rock tinged with Americana and… more »
What’s New: Concrete Blues – Randy Lee Riviere
By Graham Clarke, Blues Byte. With Concrete Blues (New Wilderness Records), Randy Lee Riviere brought on Tom Hambridge as producer and drummer, with Kenny Greenburg and Bob Britt on guitars, Stephen McKay and Robert Kearns on bass, and Mike Rojas on keyboards. Despite the lineup changes, this set is a fine continuation of what we… more »
Riviere has a voice and emotive delivery ideally suited to his signature sonic approach
By Robert Kinsler, Rock and Roll Truth. Artist: Randy Lee Riviere Title: Concrete Blues (Wilderness Records) You might like if you enjoy: Matthew Sweet, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Nils Lofgren, Neil Young Tell me more: Concrete Blues is an album that findsRandy Lee Riviere fusing Southern, classic and alt rock with electric blues… more »