The Velvet Gentlemen / Rile Burke Band / Rustic Skies

The Velvet Gentlemen
Riley Burke
Riley Burke Band has quickly become a prominent fixture in the Northeast Ohio music scene, establishing themselves as a standout pop/rock act rooted in their hometown of Youngstown, OH. Featuring singer-songwriter Riley Burke’s heartfelt storytelling—rich with clever lyricism and intriguing melodies—her captivating voice and powerhouse band of John James Martin, Quentin Melnick, and Matthew Striewski bring an exciting energy and an eclectic sound to the studio and stage. Together, the group infuses upbeat love songs and powerful rock ballads with hints of Americana, folk, and grunge, mastering multiple genres from one song to the next while maintaining a cohesive indie sound.
Through her music, Burke shares her coming-of-age experiences with the goal of empowering other young women to celebrate their authentic voices through writing and performing, too. Burke’s musical influences include notable songstresses like Joni Mitchell, Sara Bareilles, and Lizzy McAlpine, while her band packs a punch and draws influence from iconic rock artists like Led Zeppelin, Alanis Morissette, and No Doubt.
With only four years under their belt, Burke and her band are just getting started. In their inaugural year of performing, Riley Burke Band won the Summit FM-sponsored "Listeners' Choice Award at Youngstown State University's 2022 Federal Frenzy Music and Arts Festival. They went on to be voted in the Top 3 Best Local Bands for the Youngstown Vindicator’s Readers’ Choice Awards in both 2023 (Bronze) and 2024 (Silver). The group’s debut album, First Night at the Drive-In, was released in October of 2024, and they embarked on their first mini-tour the following summer, taking them throughout Ohio and Western, PA—including a weeklong residency at Cedar Point. Follow along: @rileyburke.music on social media, “Riley Burke” on all streaming platforms.
Rustic Skies
Get to the show early for Dinner and Drinks in The Rialto Living Room - Opening at 5:00pm!
Doors: 7:00pm / Showtime: 7:30pm
Age Requirement: There is a $5 surcharge for anyone under the age of 21 to be paid at the door.