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 »
News & Reviews
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 »
Brand New Blues that is set in stone
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 »
New Blues/Rock: Randy Lee Riviere – ‘Concrete Blues’
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 »
Blues Matters: Randy Lee Riviere – Concrete Blues
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 »
Roots Music Report: Album Review of Concrete Blues
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 »
The Rock Doctors Hot Wax Album Reviews – Week of Sept 16
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 »
Making a Scene: Randy Lee Riviere, Concrete Blues
By Richard Ludmerer, Making A Scene. Recorded at The Soundstage Studios in Nashville, Randy Lee Riviere’s “Concrete Blues” is produced by the Grammy-winner Tom Hambridge (Buddy Guy). All of the songs are written by Riviere except for the title track co-written with Hambridge. The ensemble joining vocalist/guitarist Riviere includes guitarists Kenny Greenberg and Bob Britt;… more »
Q&A with blues/roots-rock artist Randy Lee Riviere
Music and songwriting has always been a driving force in his heart Michael Limnios, Music Network “The Blues nexus with Rock was so complete it was seamless. If you have Blues on your mind, there it is. If it’s Rock, it’s certainly there. It was Rock in those days for me. And still is apparently… more »