North Carolina based duo Viv & Riley’s sound is old-soul roots music to its core, elegantly combining a traditional backbone with the fresh iconic melodies of future-leaning indie-folk and the tightly wound vocal harmonies of the old-time and classic country music they came from. Viv plays rhythm guitar, while Riley plays lead guitar, banjo, and fiddle. The pair has been collaborating since 2018, honing their sound playing hundreds of shows across the US, UK, and Canada. Since 2018, they’ve recorded and released multiple albums to critical acclaim from NPR Music, Rolling Stone, and No Depression. They’ve collaborated with and opened for bands such as Watchhouse, The Wood Brothers, Sarah Jarosz, Mipso, Willie Watson, Rachel Baiman, and Blind Pilot. Imaginary People (2023) is their newest album. Viv & Riley also play in The Onlies, an award-winning old time string band that Riley co-founded in Seattle at age 7.
“Wonderfully compelling, with vision & motivation on songs that are delivered with a contemporary feel…”
Caroline Spence is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville. Her five solo albums have been featured in Rolling Stone and Pitchfork and on NPR. Emmylou Harris, Matt Berninger, Sarah Jarosz, and Lori McKenna have joined Caroline on her songs. She has toured as the opening act for Tyler Childers, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Hayes Carll, in addition to headlining shows across the US, the UK, and Europe. Her songs have also been recorded by Lucie Silvas, Andrew Combs, Sierra Hull, and Clare Bowen. Caroline’s latest album, Heart Go Wild (2025), showcases just how colorful and wide-ranging her artistry can be.
“Caroline Spence is one of those rare ones, whip-smart as a writer and simply gorgeous as a singer.”
–Mary Chapin Carpenter
Friday, October 9, 2026
7:30 pm, Doors open 7:00 pm
Columbus College of Art & Design
Joseph V. Canzani Center
60 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
General admission: $30 (no service fee)
Youth under age 18: $5
CCAD students: $10 per ticket discount at the door with student ID
