Lea Marra & The River Boys are a high-energy Cleveland, Ohio-based modern grass band carving out their own sound somewhere between bluegrass, jam grass, and folk. Formed in 2023 and led by singer-songwriter Lea Marra, the group combines original songwriting, powerful vocals, inventive arrangements, and free-flowing instrumental jams to create a sound that’s both dynamic and distinctly their own.
At the heart of the band is Marra’s commanding, soulful voice and raw Rust Belt storytelling. Drawing comparisons to Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, Alanis Morissette, and Susan Tedeschi, her vocals move effortlessly between grit, vulnerability, and full-throttle power. Her songwriting takes inspiration from artists like Sierra Ferrell, The Chicks, Hot Rize, Dolly Parton, and Tyler Childers, while bringing an unmistakable personality and perspective to the band’s original material.
Bringing Marra’s songs to life with energetic string-band instrumentation, complementary rhythms, and an instinct for stretching a song into something unexpected. From tightly arranged original music to imaginative, fiddle-driven arrangements of old-time tunes and extended improvisational jams, no two performances are quite the same.
Joe Haugh - Mandolin
Chase Franklin - Banjo
Spencer Paul - Bass
Forrest Britt - Fiddle
