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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

By Disciples of Sound. When the press materials boast that an artist is backed by people who have supported folks like Delbert McClinton. Bob Dylan, and Buddy Guy you have my attention. Randy Lee Riviere has a new spin out called Concrete Blues and it’s a solid rock ride. When you move through the tracks… more »

By Greg Victor, parcbench.live. Randy Lee Riviere‘s new album, Concrete Blues, is a throughly satisfying blues/roots/rock experience. It is best played over and over again with, perhaps, slightly increased volume each time. It’s the kind of music that can take (and deserves) such respect. Read the full review »

By Colin Campbell. Singer songwriter Randy Lee Riviere’s newest release is a testament to the power of thoughtful songwriting and seasoned musicianship. Supported by an impressive lineup, including Kenny Greenberg and Bob Britt on guitars, Stephen Mackey and Robert Kearns on bass and Mike Rojas on keyboards. Riviere delivers a blues and rock release that… more »

By Duane Vert, Roots Music Report. Conspicuously literate blues-rock, laced at times with traces of psychedelia, makes for a consistently engaging set from Randy Lee Riviere. Compelling lyric sets and the Montana-based singer/songwriter’s particularly solitary vocal persona mesh well atop virile rock backup dosed with plenty of satisfying guitar work. Standouts include “Mania”, “Change Is… more »

By John Kereiff Features – Music Reviews & Get Off My Lawn!. Randy Lee Riviere is a blues artist in the same way that ZZ Top, an admitted influence, is. Randy is also a wildlife biologist, and that’s at the heart of Concrete Blues. Produced by Tom Hambridge this disc is a rockin’ set of… more »