The Rivertown Revue
A Rivertown tradition in which members of The Crux plus John Courage back up a revolving cast of artists on our beautiful Barn Stage.
This year features performances by, Tru Lyric, Maya McNeil, Spike Sikes, Simoné Mosely, Rafael Sarria Bustamante from La Gente SF, and Sierra Camille.
“I want to bring something new and fresh to the genre of Hip-Hop.”
Born and raised in Santa Rosa, CA, has come a long way from making music with friends while attending Analy High School. He found refuge in writing lyrics while battling his depression and anxiety and was able to grow as a musician helping others who battle with the same disease. His passion and love for music stems from what he grew up listening to during his childhood: The Temptations, Notorious B.I.G., and Frank Sinatra to name a few. As his view of Hip-Hop transformed, Tru Lyric began working with musicians from across the county to infuse Jazz, Gospel, Rock, Blues, and even Salsa into his music.
In 2020 Tru Lyric began working on a new sound for his most recent EP, “Black Kids Like Emo”, an alternative album with a Hip-Hop fusion. This project was largely inspired by his high school experiences. Written through the eyes of his high school self, the EP talks about bullies, lost love, struggling to fit in, and most importantly self love and acceptance. Sprinkled throughout the EP is plenty of humor and references taking you back to 2010. “Black Kids Like Emo” was released digitally in June 2021. Tru has kept his foot on the gas since then releasing a variety of singles this year that greatly highlight his versatility as a recording artist!
Maya McNeil is a multi-genre singer and songwriter, who emulates a modern bardic form of singing healing songs of lessons learned, through circular time. McNeil delivers original works with timeless melodies and a focused voice that you won't forget. Orbiting the Bay Area in work and play, McNeil is a healing arts practitioner, contemporary and traditional/ceremonial musician, and an artist.
Their debut album, 'Waiting for the Light to Change' completes in Summer 2023. Find Maya McNeil on Spotify, at www.mayamcneil.com and on Instagram: @maya_mcneil_music
SPIKE SIKES
Spike grew up in El Paso, TX, studied jazz at The University of North Texas, started The Spike Band in 2004, recorded three albums with them, joined the Coast Guard in 2008, continued playing music wherever he was stationed (Maine, NorCal, and New Orleans), and formed Awesome Hotcakes in 2014.
He is a husband, a Dad, a part-time elementary school band director, a songwriter/performer and he tries to write poetry. Some of his biggest influences include Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Van Morrison, Cleanhead Vinson, Gatemouth Brown, Lightnin Hopkins and Albert Ayler. Spike likes his coffee cold, black, and made with chicory.
Faced with insurmountable odds, Bay Area native Simoné Mosely, has pushed though obstacles most never mentally make it out of. With the boost of the 1980s hip hop golden age and the pressures of her environment, she found a way to turn her obstacles into opportunities. Utilizing figures such as Erykah Badu, India Arie and Lauren hill she shaped her sound. From exotic dancing to college degrees, her journey is filled with darkest of nights brightened by faith, hope and healing through music. She strives to combine her sultry voice, poetic insight and experience to bring healing and a sense of culture to all who dive into the realm of self reflection. She invites you to be a part of her growth, basque in her relate-ability and shine on.
RAFAEL SARRIA BUSTAMANTE
Rafael Sarria Bustamante is a Colombian-Nicaraguan singer-songwriter, activist, band leader of LA GENTE SF and voting member of the Recording Acadamy/Grammy's.
With his group he has created his own unique blend of Cumbia, Reggae, Salsa, Champeta and Reggaeton. His original composition and live shows fuse together rhythms, dances and cultural influences from all over Latino America and the Caribbean with a distinct San Francisco flavor, to create an infectious, high energy dance party.
From his new home base of Madrid Spain Rafa & LA GENTE SF has just released "Lotus Hotel" their first single and music video from their fifth studio album "Entre 2 Mundos" The album and series of music videos were recorded and filmed in San Francisco, Colombia, Spain, Mexico and Morocco. Produced by Rafael Sarria Bustamante, Maya Finlay & Jordan Feinstein. He is currently on his 2023 world tour with dates in the US, Spain, Mexico & more.
After growing up in the worlds of dance and theater, Sierra has found circus to be a place that embraces her poignant skills as a physical theater artist, aerialist, and clown. Sierra co-founded Levity Aerial Troupe and Skytopia Aerial Arts. Performance highlights include: Circus Nonsense, The Traveling Spectacular, Oddjob Ensemble, Misfit Cabaret, and her own one woman show. Sierra earned a BFA in Theater Performance and a certificate in nonprofit management from Southern Oregon University. She's currently talking loudly and dancing about in Oakland, CA. To see more of her work visit
