Lea Marra & The River Boys are a high-energy Cleveland, Ohio-based “folkgrass” band blending bluegrass, folk, and Americana, formed in 2023. Led by singer-songwriter Lea Marra, the group features raw, rust-belt storytelling, five-part harmonies, and danceable, string-band instrumentation, releasing their debut album Ace Of Cups in March 2024 and sophomore album Raccoon County in May 2026. Marra’s writing is influenced by Sierra Ferrell, The Chicks, Hot Rize, Dolly Parton, and Tyler Childers. Her vocal style has been compared to Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, Alanis Morissette, and Susan Tedeschi. The River Boys are influenced by many different genres and add complementary rhythms, licks, and musicality to Marra’s songs. Lea Marra & The River Boys have achieved significant milestones, including being named the 2025 Incubator Artist for Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present & Future, a Best New Artist nominee for The Cleveland Music Awards, Featured in Cleveland Magazine “4 Cleveland Country Bands We Love”, releasing two albums and opening for national acts like The Hen House Prowlers, Michael Cleveland, & The Steel Wheels. 

Who are the River Boys?

Joe Haugh- Mandolin  

Spencer Paul- Upright Bass/Vox

Chase Franklin- Banjo/ Vox

Forrest Britt- Fiddle