Rootbeer Richie, born and raised in Louisiana and uprooted to the Rocky Mountains, changes the energy in any room he enters. He is infectious, his voice is soulful, and his songs quickly become sing-alongs.

Inspired by legends like Fats Domino, Ray Charles, and Sam Cooke, yet approached with a modern feel akin to Leon Bridges and Teddy Swims, Rootbeer Richie pulls from a variety of influences to create his long, tall-drink of soul-infused swamp pop. Rootbeer and his band, The Reveille, quickly gained a reputation as one of the most electric live acts in Denver, CO. As Rootbeer says, “The point of the music is to help you feel whatever it is you need to feel.” Those who’ve been converted, though, know he’s being modest. A Rootbeer Richie live show is like a spiritual awakening where it’s damn near impossible to feel anything other than the unbridled joy of being alive.