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RYE VALLEY WITH LUKE WIGGINS / VAN ARLO - 01/06/23

  • The Rialto Theatre 1000 Kenmore Boulevard Akron, OH 44314 United States (map)

Rye Valley

Rye Valley is an Americana band from Northeast Ohio. Founding members Brett Auerbach and Landon Kearns were introduced to each other at an iconic NEOH open mic hosted at the Silver Swan Tavern. After nearly a decade of casual collaboration, Auerbach and Kearns joined forces in 2021 to create Rye Valley. Rye Valley showcases Auerbach’s original songwriting and Kearns talented multi-instrumentalism. They released their first EP in 2023 titled “Greetings from Rye Valley”. Additionally, Rye Valley released a live recorded album in 2023 titled “Rye Valley Live at Plastic Dino Records”. Rye Valley recently finished recording their first full length studio album with producer Tuck Mindrum that will be released in 2024. Many guest appearances are on the album including Tyler Lobdell (Ray), Jono Yowell, Erik Diaz, Jen Maurer, and Leigh Ann Merrill. 

Luke Wiggins


Van Arlo

Acoustic singer songwriter Ben Marthey fronts the project. Marthey’s passion for creating introspective vocal melody’s and lyrics that play into the hearts of listeners. 

Since their formation, Van Arlo has been a fixture in the local music scene, playing at venues and festivals throughout the region. They also gained a strong following on social media and from engaging live performances. Thanks to their engaging live performances Van Arlo has won the hearts of those who attend their shows.

Van Arlo’s original music has been in rotation on local radio stations as well a featured Fox 8 and Armstrong Cable’s Artist Impact TV Show. 

Get to the show early for dinner and drinks from Paninoteca - open in The Rialto Living Room at 5pm!

Doors: 7:00PM / Showtime: 7:30PM

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