The Riverside originated in Southern California where founding member, Jacob Jeanson (songwriter & guitar), was attending Westmont College in 2012. In his senior year, the band formed in hopes of winning Santa Barbara’s battle of the bands. As an energetic and engaging folk band with foot-stomping musical companions, the group was able to win the competition and release their first album with the winnings. In the following years, Jake would solidify the lineup to include bandmates Kristen Posey (KP) and Chase Fierro. The trio swiftly began touring throughout theaters, venues, and festivals across the United States, but found a home playing intimate house shows in backyards and living rooms. Frequently collaborating with additional musical friends while touring, the group aims to create a magical and organic vibe regardless of the location or the night’s lineup of instruments and voices. Since 2012, The Riverside has released 8 homegrown records and multiple EPs, with more songs and albums in the works. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/The+Riverside">Read more on Last.fm</a>. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.