Viv and Riley

“Vivian Leva hails from Lexington, Va., and was raised in the old-time tradition; her parents are acclaimed roots musicians who perform as the duo Jones and Leva. She first met The Onlies’ Riley Calcagno at a music camp in the Pacific Northwest. The pair began a long-distance collaboration, resulting in their first official release in early 2021.” – Desiré Moses for Slingshot’s 2022 Artists To Watch

The duo is now celebrating their first album to be released under their new name, Viv & Riley. In support of the September release of Imaginary People, they’ll be playing at the Southern Cafe and Music Hall in Charlottesville on Oct. 18.