Live Music: River Spell

River Spell is a Colorado-based jam band that delivers heartfelt songwriting and extended improvisation. Their timeless, yet innovative sound encompasses elements of folk, rock, funk, psychedelic and bluegrass music.

River Spell formed in the front range of Colorado in the summer of 2022. Since then, the band has been gigging tirelessly and spreading their infectious sound throughout the country. River Spell shows are truly unique and immersive experiences; no show is like the last.

Since their recent formation, River Spell has played alongside bands such as Railroad Earth, The Motet, The Lil Smokies, Tea Leaf Green, Mike Dillon, Ghost Light, Holly Bowling, Jason Hann (of The String Cheese Incident), Sicard Hollow, CBDB, Cycles, Eminence Ensemble and many more. They play venues such as The Fox, Cervantes Masterpiece, Belly Up Aspen, Animas City Theatre, etc.

River Spell released their debut album in February of 2024. Their debut single, “Bottom of the Hill”, was added to Spotify’s “Modern Jam Band” playlist and has received over 30,000 plays.

“With its substantive lyricism, immersive grooves, and extraordinary musicianship, River Spell is a musical journey that carries listeners through reflections of the human experience and establishes River Spell as an emerging force in the jam scene.” -The Grateful Web