On Sept. 15, The Riverside will fill the Ca d’Zan House Concerts venue with warm, folk music. Presented by Crossroads Cultural Connections, this concert is free of charge and open to all ages.
The Riverside originated in Southern California in 2012, when founding member Jacob Jeanson formed the group while attending Westmont College. The band first came together with the goal of entering Santa Barbara;s battle of the bands. Their energetic, foot-stomping folk sound won the competition and provided the funding to record their first album.
In the following years, Jeanson has continued developing a thoughtful songwriting style marked by nostalgia and a sense of open-road adventure. Along the way, he was joined by longtime friends and bandmates Kristen Posey and Chase Fierro, whose musicianship and chemistry helped shape The Riverside into the trio it is today.
The band has toured theaters, venues and festivals throughout the United States, but has found a special connection with audiences through intimate house concerts in backyards and living rooms. They find these settings as a natural fit for their organic style, bringing the musicians gathered around a single old-fashioned microphone.
The group also frequently collaborates with musical friends while on tour, allowing each performance to take on a unique character depending on the location, lineup and atmosphere of the evening. Their goal is to create something that feels personal and connected to the audience.
Since forming, The Riverside has released eight independently produced albums along with multiple EP’s, with additional music continuing to take shape.
The event will take place Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Ca d’Zan House Concerts in Cambridge, weather permitting. If it is raining, the venue will be moved to Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
The concert will begin at 7 p.m., following an optional potluck at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. A donation of $20 to $30 is also suggested.
