Genre: Soul, Americana, Gospel & Latin-infused Jam

Location: Boulder, CO

Booking: paulieonb3@gmail.com

Who is Rio Rosa?

A soulful, female-fronted band delivering authentic and moving originals with explosive live shows rooted in deep groove and world-class musicianship.

Rio Rosa, led by vocalist Alyssa Medina, the group channels influences from Tedeschi Trucks band, southern gospel and modern jam-soul with improvisation a la The Grateful Dead.

Their debut single “Mother, Mother” (1/1/26) showcases their emotional depth, dynamic arrangements and live-show electricity through its vivid storytelling and dance-floor ready grooves.

Music that reaches the heart… and stays there!

Lineup:

• Alyssa Medina - Lead Vocals

• Max Mackey - Lead Guitar, Vocals

• Paul Constantine Copoulos - Hammond B3, Keyboards, Vocals

• Dr Paul “Poz” Cohen - Bass & Tenor Saxophone

• Shaun Gilmour - Drums & Percussion

Why Rio Rosa?

Rio Rosa is a true collective: no hierachy, equal shares and a commitment to emotion-forward songwriting. Their debut single “Mother, Mother” is a gospel-anchored, jam-ready release built around soaring vocals, dynamic builds and authentic Hammond B3 flourishes.

The bands live show leans into big harmonies, warm analog tones and improvised sections that lift rooms. Aiming to make music that feels… love, ache, joy, heaviness… always delivered with authenticity.

Rio Rosa is positioned as Colorado’s next breakout Soul & Jam act with regional and national touring ambitions.