We are excited to announce that the first single (“Wanna Be There”) from the upcoming EP by singer/songwriter Ria Curley is out as of yesterday (Friday, 3/31) on all streaming and download platforms!

This track… upbeat, hopeful, positive, adult contemporary, r&b/pop… features soulful, inspiring lyrics and music by Ria Curley and hooky, modern-meets-retro co-production by Ria and acclaimed producer/engineer Bart Migal. This song also features a great groove, smooth R&B vocals, lush harmonies and a burning saxophone performance by Ria’s very special guest, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown (“Chad LB”). 

This single, “Wanna Be There,” is the title track from Ria’s upcoming EP, which will debut with an album release concert at Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, NY, on Friday, May 19th and feature another very special guest… Ria’s music and life partner, brilliant pianist, Chuck Lamb.

About Ria’s voice and music, reviewers have said…

– Tom Kuntz, fan (and former Deputy Editor, Special Sections, New York Times)

“Ria Curley has her own take on smooth jazz and R&B with a retro-pop sensibility… and an amazing voice…”. 

– David Malachowski, music reviewer, Kingston Daily Freeman

“…sizzling set… at Caffè Lena…”  

– Bob Doerschuk, Downbeat Magazine (re Ria with the Chuck Lamb Quartet, at Jazz Fest Friday, Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival).

We are excited about this recording and would greatly appreciate it if you would add this single to your playlists and help us get the word out!

Here are some links where your audience members can stream and download “Wanna Be There” on their favorite music platform!

Here also, are various links, via Linktr.ee, to some of Ria’s website, photos, live shows, media articles, socials and additional recordings.

We hope that you enjoy this music as much as we enjoyed making it and we thank you for any support that you can give!