Reggae Night with Rizz and the Believerz (musicians from Tesla, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stephen Marley band, Whitesnake & more) with Austin Grimm

City Winery Nashville and Music First Productions Presents Reggae Night with Rizz and the Believerz (musicians from Tesla, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stephen Marley band, Whitesnake & more) with Austin Grimm on July 24th at 7:30pm.

Rizz and the Believerz is a remarkable collective of successful Nashville musicians founded by Troy Luccketta from the multi platinum selling band Tesla, and Rizz- the unique, charismatic and talented young singer/rapper and songwriter from Reno Navada.

The group made its national debut at Reggae Rise Up Festival 2024 on the Sugar Shack Stage. It’s not only a band, but also a harmonious embodiment of kindness and faith in the greater good, and a shared commitment to creating positive change in the world. Each member brings a unique skill set and passion for their craft, contributing to a sound that is not only musically rich but also resonates with messages of love and unity. This powerhouse ensemble surrounding Rizz, features iconic musicians from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Whitesnake, Lou Gramm, Denny Laine and Tesla. This lineup creates a melting pot of sounds vibrant with Reggae, Rock, Hip-Hop and Jam band. The band’s new music has been recorded at top notch studios including RCA Nashville & Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong studio in Jamaica and is co-produced by Troy Luccketta and renowned producer David Brainard (Brandy Clark, Jerod Niemann, Jamey Johnson) and mixed by legendary engineer Steve Marcantonio (John Lennon/Taylor Swift).

Rizz & the Believerz debut single “Don’t Stop Trying” showed up in the top 25 of the Jam Band radio charts and their debut EP “Everyday People” surpassed 100,000 streams in just one month.

Prepare to be immersed in a groundbreaking musical odyssey as legendary musicians unite to form the electric force known as Rizz & The Believerz.

Lineup

Rizz Vocals

Troy Luccketta Drums

John Salaway Guitar

Michael Startowe Guitar

Peter Keys Keyboards

Michael Devin Bass

Squidly Cole Percussion

A lover of many styles of music and a true believer in the healing power of music, Austin Grimm has been writing and singing songs since the age of ten. He spent a decade as the leader of the band Roots of a Rebellion (or ROAR) based out of Nashville, TN who heavily toured the U.S. and released a #1 Billboard Reggae Album called "Shapes of a Soul” in 2019. Since the band’s hiatus, Austin has been pursuing other passions and developing as a teacher. Whether it’s private music lessons (guitar, ukulele, bass, piano and drums), outdoor education/conservation efforts, or teaching yoga, Austin is beyond blessed to be able to share his love for music, nature and mindfulness with people of all ages. Performing solo acoustic, as a duo with his wife Taylor, or with a full band of old ROAR friends, Austin emanates pure love and “joie de vivre” at his shows.

Collaborating with others is where it’s at and it has been a pleasure creating music with old ROAR bandmate Marco Mar aka Mellodose as well as other friends in the scene: The Elovators, Sun-Dried Vibes, TreeHouse!, KNEX, Chinese Connection Dub Embassy and many more to come. Austin is inspired and uplifted by his family, friends, and fans as he aims to inspire others to follow their bliss and work hard to lead a meaningful life!