Lea Marra has been writing and performing music since the age of ten. Marra studied music from Seton Hill University and has her BA in Music Therapy. Her writing inspirations derive from nature, life experiences and relationships. Marra's songwriting is influenced by music such as the Cranberries, Sixpence None The Richer, The Chicks, Shania Twain, Susan Tredeschi, Sierra Ferrel, and Hot Rize to name a few. Marra started Lea Marra & The Dream Catchers in 2019. The band started out as an electric folk/pop/alt country band with a total of seven members. Marra had to rebuild the band in 2021 after her Sophomore album release, due to many of the members departing from LM & TDC. In that time, the Dream Catchers evolved into a string band, which currently includes mandolin, banjo, upright bass, and three part harmonies at times. The band adopted the genre name, "Porch Folk". As time went on and with the many changes of the line up of the band as well as the genre of the music, Marra decided to change the name of the band to Lea Marra & The River Boys in 2023. Lea Marra & The River Boys are a five piece folkgrass band that provides grassy licks, strong vocals, and heartfelt lyrics. Lea Marra & The River Boys have taken the stage at many festivals and venues such as Pittsburgh Three Rivers Art Fest, Lazy Daisy Festival, Paw Paw Festival, Waterloo Arts Fest, Larchmere PorchFest, Southgate House Revival, Rebel Rebel, The Beachland Ballroom, The Grog Shop, and many others. Lea Marra & The River Boys will surely get your feet stomping at their show!
This Event Is All Ages
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Street parking is available along Lincoln Ave and on the surrounding streets. Valet parking will be available for select shows in the future. Check back for more info.