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Welcome to Riviera-sound.com. Here you'll find everything you need to know (and then some) about the band, Riviera. You may have recently seen Riviera open for Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Jay Farrar (Son Volt), Kraig Jarret Johnson (the Jayhawks) Califone, or headlining the Taste of Chicago and CMJ. Or maybe you heard our songs on A&E's The Cleaner or in the film Riff Raff? We're now split between Chicago and Portland. Check back for news on various members.
May 24th, 2010 | Posted by Derek P.
Follow Riviera on Twitter
Some news coming up so get it first on our Twitter feed: http://www.twitter.com/rivierasound Stay tuned...
October 9th, 2009 | Posted by Derek P.
Riff Raff at UICA in Grand Rapids
Catch the Grand Rapids, Michigan premier of Riff Raff, featuring music by Riviera. Start Time: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 7:30pm End Time: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 6:00pm Location: UICA theater Street: 41 Sheldon Boulevard SE City/Town: Grand Rapids, MI Friday: WMFVA Industry Mixer at 7:30pm with complimentary refreshments industry insiders and RIFFRAFF merchandise and information. 9pm screening. $10 general admission, $5 WMFVA and UICA members Saturday: 7pm screening followed by Q&A. $7 general Admission and $5 for UICA members Sunday: 3pm Matinee screening followed by discussion "Out of Film School: Producing Indies and Other Adventures" w/ RIFFRAFF producer John Otterbacher $5 w/ any student ID and for UICA members, $7 general admission
July 13th, 2009 | Posted by Derek P.
Riviera on Film & TV
It's been quite a while since we've posted any news but two Riviera songs will be prominently featured on the July 28th episode of The Cleaner on A&E. We licensed the songs last month and the show is now on the schedule. Set your TiVo! The two songs are "Friends in California" and "Golden Lies" and are available for sale via iTunes, Amazon, and any other digital or online store. CDs still available too!
March 9th, 2007 | Posted by Derek P.
None More Live
Friends, after 6 years and countless shows far and wide, it is with mixed feelings that we tell you that Riviera will no longer be playing live shows. We've had great times traveling the country meeting many of you and playing with other bands we admire and respect. From opening for Jeff Tweedy at the Vic in Chicago, to opening for Jay Farrar in Des Moines. From the CD releases and GLONO shows with our labelmates Quasar Wut Wut, to getting run out of town after Mick unplugged the gear of a particularly bad comedy-musical group.it's been a blast. But all good things must come to an end and interest in our live shows has waned. It's no longer financially feasible nor emotionally rewarding to lug our asses (not to mention our gear) from club to club in the hopes that 20 people show up. We do have a batch of new material that we love and will record in the coming months for a web-only release. After that, who knows.?
January 3rd, 2007 | Posted by Derek P.
Riviera Returns with Live Show
Riviera is back from a three month hiatus with a headlining show at the Subterranean. Also on the bill: City Electric, American mars, and A Wise Child.
January 1st, 2007 | Posted by Joshua R.
FREE BONUS TRACKS WITH 'CAPITAL'
To celebrate the new year, we?'ve posted a bonus EP with songs recorded during session for our new album CAPITAL. Look on the cover of Capital for the code to unlock this FREE EP?! Hint: It?s on a billboard on the back cover. To access the bonus tracks, click this link and enter the code for BOTH the user name AND password.