Two Rocks Rye & Ridge Runners

“Hailing from Doylestown, PA, Two Rocks Rye is an alternative rock band dabbling in grunge, blues, jazz, and pop rock, producing a musical concoction tailor-made for those who grew up on the sounds of the '90s. The band started as an acoustic duo nearly a decade ago by singer Matt Walters and guitarist (and Kiwi) Ben Smith, before adding drummer Brian Shaw and bassist Brendan Cassidy for a more complete sound. Since the formation of this 4-piece, they have released three studio albums, performed at multiple venues and festivals in and around the Greater Philly Area, and have even been featured as WMMR's Local Shots Artist of the Month in the summer of 2024.”

Founded in 2019 by songwriter and guitarist Coleman Rigg, Ridge Runners have grown from a solo project into a rising name in the rock landscape. Their debut album Coleman Rigg & The Ridge Runners (2021) captured their raw beginnings, while 2023’s A Place I Thought I’d Never Be marked a breakthrough in sound and scope. Along the way, the band has shared stages at the Alt 104.5 Brewery Tour, the Philadelphia Zoo festival, and toured in support of both records. With their third full-length due in 2026, Ridge Runners are entering their most ambitious chapter yet.

Pulling from early 2000s indie, ’70s classic rock, ’90s alt-radio, grunge, and more, they fuse decades of influence into something unmistakably their own. Their music is timeless yet alive, forward-thinking yet haunted by the ghosts of the past — a sound that feels as thrilling and vital as discovering your favorite band for the first time.

Ridge Runners: revelation, not revival.