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› What: Riley Green in US101’s Concert for a Cause› Where: Walker Theatre inside Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave.› When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9› Admission: $32 and $52› For more info: 423-757-5580
Riley Green (Facebook.com photo)Riley Green was raised on the sounds of traditional country, bluegrass and Southern gospel music growing up in Alabama.
He learned songwriting and performing at a young age while spending time with his grandfather, Bufford Green, who ran Golden Saw Music Hall. Time spent onstage with his grandfather laid a foundation for the songs he’d craft in years to come, reflecting on the experiences of a young Southern man trying to find his place in the world.
With a mixture of outlaw rebellion and respect for tradition, Green’s music has tallied more than 51 million streams to date. His fan base on social media has grown thanks to relentless touring around the Southeast for the past five years.
On Wednesday, Jan. 9, Green stops in Walker Theatre to perform for WUSY 101’s Concert for a Cause. This artist showcase will double as a benefit for Siskin Children’s Institute. It’s an acoustic concert that will last between an hour and 90 minutes.