Back to the Mountain
Back to the Mountain draws on the strength of the bones of traditional old time and bluegrass music as a platform to explore unique interpretations of these beloved songs. As multi-instrumentalists, the trio brings an engaging variety of musical textures to their performances, ranging from twin-fiddle barn burners to flowing, melodic ballads. Add to that their haunting, relevant and at times heartbreaking original compositions and powerful three-part harmonies for an entertaining and memorable Colorado music experience.
The trio formed by chance during a backyard jam, when the three women immediately recognized the musical synergy between them was something they needed to explore and cultivate. The band is made up of Riley Ann (fiddle, guitar, banjo), Kelsey Meigs (fiddle, guitar, banjo) and Janeen Bogue (bass).
Riley Ann
fiddle, guitar, banjo
Riley Ann fell in love with old time fiddle in the Midwest under the wings of the Fever River String Band. She won the Acoustic Ranch "Tuna Month," contest, served as an artist in residence at Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House, placed 3rd in the One World Prarie Guitar Contest in the miscellaneous strings category, and has been a two-time finalist in the Ullrgrass Troubador Contest. Her music has been featured by Relix Magazine, Denver Westword, Bandwagon Magazine, Taste Music and more, and she's been heard on The Colorado Sound, KRFC, KGNU, KTCL, KZUM and featured by Relix Magazine. She also performs with The Catcalls, a Colorado blues/rock band.
Janeen
bass
Janeen was drawn to the bassÂ
Kelsey
fiddle, guitar, banjo