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Riley Kerns

Riley Kerns is a multi-talented drummer, singer, and musician from small-town Virginia who serves as the backbone of the country band Low Water. Drawing influences from reggae, The Beatles, and Sublime, Kerns embodies the resourceful spirit of modern country musicians—balancing touring demands with the side hustles necessary to keep the music alive. Known for his work behind the kit and willingness to wear multiple hats both on and off stage, Kerns represents the unglamorous but authentic heart of the honky-tonk dream, currently helping Low Water craft an ambitious catalog of new material.