The Ries Brothers, Alternative Pop and Rock duo from Clearwater, Florida, who have twice toured nationally with the iconic band CHICAGO LIVE will be LIVE at 9am PST Monday August 29th on KUCI 88.9fm with host Janeane Bernstein of the

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The Ries Brothers (pronounced ”Rees”) are a brother duo that writes and performs their original material influenced by their love of rock, blues, funk, and reggae. They recently finished a 5 state tour opening for the legendary Butch Trucks (Allman Brothers) & The Freight Train Band. They have twice toured nationally with the iconic band CHICAGO. Their first 10 city tour with CHICAGO included a performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. They recently sold out three headlining shows at Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Murray Theatre in Clearwater, Florida. The Ries Brothers have also opened for David Cook, Daughtry, Los Lonely Boys, REO Speedwagon, Little River Band, the Edgar Winter Band & The Family Stone among others. The Ries Brothers have also appeared at the House of Blues & Viper Room in Los Angeles. Older brother Charlie (20) handles the lead vocals while simultaneously playing the drums and keyboard bass. The duo’s full sound is a result of Charlie’s unique ability to do this. Kevin (17) plays guitar, provides background vocals and is the co-writer on many of their original songs. In the summer of 2013, the boys were 2 of only 25 performers ages 14-21 selected from the state of Florida to participate in the exclusive Los Angeles Grammy Museum’s Music Revolution Project. In the summer of 2014 the boys were part of the Van’s Warped Tour in Florida. The Ries Brothers were recently named by The Tampa Bay Times as one of their favorite artists of the past year. Additional information on the Ries Brothers upcoming performance in NYC The Ries Brothers, Alternative Pop and Rock duo, Featuring Special Guest Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez. Performance on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in NYC! The Ries Brothers are currently conducting interviews to promote their new single "Street Lights" MEDIA ALERT WHO: The Ries Brothers, Alternative Pop and Rock duo, Featuring Special Guest Vini Lopez "Mad Dog" WHEN: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 WHERE: Iridium 1650 Broadway New York, NY 10023 TIME: 7:30pm Check In - Performance 8:00pm WHAT: The Ries Brothers, Alternative Pop and Rock duo from Clearwater, FL, who have twice toured nationally with the iconic band CHICAGO. Will be promoting their new single "Street Lights" Ries Brothers "Street Light" Tour Charlie (20) handles the lead vocals while simultaneously playing the drums and keyboard bass. Kevin (17) plays guitar, provides background vocals and is the co-writer on many of their original songs. The duo’s full sound is a result of Charlie’s unique ability to do what he does. The brothers distinct sound is influenced by many genres, including pop, rock, blues, funk, and reggae. Vini Lopez is a Founding Member of the E Street Band and a Member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He backed Bruce Springsteen in several bands, including Steel Mill and the E Street Band. He also played on Springsteen's first two albums, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle. 'Street Light" Co-written by Grammy Award Winner & Multi Platinum Producer - Carlos Battey of The Jackie Boyz and The Ries Brothers. Video "Street Light" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9r9f5qxD8k WEBSITE: http://www.riesbrothers.com/shows/