Welcome to Riffs Gig Guide, “Without a doubt, the friendliest and finest LIVE Music Venue in the Area”

 

LIVE MUSIC generally starts around 9pm and finishes around 11pm. 10:30 finish Wednesdays.

 

OPENING TIMES:

Monday          CLOSED ALL DAY

Tuesday        6pm – 11pm

Wednesday  6pm – 11pm

Thursday       6pm – 11pm

Friday             6pm – LATE

Saturday        6pm – LATE

Sunday          12pm – 3pm/ 7pm – 10:30pm

 

 

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ALL GIGS ARE ALL AGES UNLESS STATED, Under 16’s need to be accompanied by an adult. Under 14’s get in FREE.

FEBRUARY 2010 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE

FANCY HOLDING YOUR PARTY AT RIFF’S?

We hold the best PARTIES in the WEST! You can even have your own VIP area by the stage, exclusive use of the Acoustic Lounge and your own BAR & Hostess.

Call, email or chat to us about details.

Thursday

4

DARTS @ Home! Please come and support the newest team in the Purton League!

Free

Friday

5

THE BRYAN ADAMS EXPERIENCE

The Bryan Adams Experience is a celebration and tribute to the hit songs and enduring popularity of Bryan Adams. Formed in 1997, the 4 piece band are based in Teesside, England and replicate live performances that can only be surpassed by Bryan Adams himself!

 

With a vast repertoire of material covering his entire career, the band reproduces a Bryan Adams concert to perfection from the heartfelt ballads of 'Heaven' and 'Everything I Do' to the fist waving rock of 'Can't Stop This Thing We Started', 'Summer of '69', 'Run to You' and 'The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You'.

http://www.thebryanadamsexperience.co.uk/

£6

Saturday

6

The RIFFSTOCK SESSIONS Part II with:

The KULUCCI MARCH + The ALFONZ + NAPOLEON IN RAGS + LUKE DeSCISCIO + NICK FELIX

 

We celebrate the very best in local music at the Riffstock Sessions. It’s a bit like Radio 1’s Live Lounge or Later with Jools Holland, here we are calling it The Riffstock Sessions. Both the main stage and the Acoustic Lounge will be used to provide non-stop live music throughout the evening.

 

STARTS 8pm

 

http://www.myspace.com/thekuluccimarch

http://www.myspace.com/thealfonz

http://www.myspace.com/napoleoninrags1

http://www.myspace.com/222lukemusic

http://www.myspace.com/Nick_Felix

£3

Friday

12

The HUB + SWEET PLUMS - Nobody sleeps when The Hub are in town!

 

The HUB - A rip roaring, boot stomping combination of fast folk, original material and top indie covers featuring our whistle mans’ new 70’s cowboy hair do, an enthusiastic drummer with overactive eyebrows, a radio-active bass player, and a furry blacksmith who lives in a tree with his guitar, mandolin and a blunt razor.  Nobody sleeps when The Hub are in town -  Rock n roll!

http://www.myspace.com/rockwiththehub

 

Sweet Plums are on a mission to convince people that folk music is no longer the bastion of pipe smoking, sweater wearing, finger in the ear, singers called Brian. Using upbeat tunes, waltz timings, east european vibes, a working knowledge of the key of A and no small amount of innuendo, they aim to bring the party directly to you. All you have to do is face the right way, drink, laugh and dance. Falling over is optional. Dosn't sound too bad, does it?

£3

Saturday

13

U2-2 – THE GREATEST TRIBUTE TO U2, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!

 

Few tribute bands can boast direct praise from the band they
are emulating. U2-2 are one such band.

Born in 1993, under the name 'The Original
Achtung Baby' the band went on to become the greatest tribute to U2, anywhere in the world.
 
Now, they’re back...

http://www.u2-2.com/

£6

Wednesday

17

RAGDOLL MAGAZINE PARTY NIGHT!

More madness and Mayhem from the Ragdoll team

Free

Thursday

18

PURPLE FISH

Purple Fish play a mixture of Rock and Blues in their own unique style ..........................sometimes described as very FISHY!!!

The band also features Mark Smallman aka Mick Jogger from the Rollin Zones.

http://www.purplefishband.net/

Free

Friday

19

I-DEFY + Support

I Defy have created a sound that is heavy and technical but still melodic and catchy. The real power however comes in the form of live performances. I Defy give a brutal and energetic performance at every show they play, no matter how big or small.

http://www.myspace.com/idefyuk

£3

Saturday

20

PARTY NIGHT! SYNTRONIX – The COUNTRY’S PREMIER TRIBUTE TO THE 80’s!

 

Some of their set list…….

ABC - Look Of Love

A-ha - Take On Me

A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV

Animotion - Obsession

Assembly - Never Never

Band Aid - Do They Know Its Christmas?

Blancmange - Living On The Ceiling

Bronski Beat - Small Town Boy

Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence

Depeche Mode - Everything Counts

Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough

Depeche Mode - People are People

Duran Duran - Planet Earth

Duran Duran - Rio

Duran Duran - Save a Prayer

Erasure - A Little Respect

Erasure - Sometimes

Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams

Fiction Factory - Feels Like Heaven

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes

Gary Numan - In Cars

Howard Jones - What Is Love?

Human League - Dont You Want Me Baby?

Human League - Love Action

Kraftwerk - The Model

New Order - Blue Monday

Nik Kershaw - Wouldnt It Be Good

OMD - Enola Gaye

Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities

Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls

Simple Minds - Alive And Kicking

Soft Cell - Tainted Love

Spandau Ballet - Gold

Spandau Ballet - True

Tears For Fears - Shout

Ultravox - Vienna

Visage - Fade To Grey

Wham - Last Christmas

Yazoo - Don't Go

www.myspace.com/syntronix

£3

Wednesday

24

YOUNG BANDS NIGHT – The FIXED + Support

 

The Fixed: We are a young indie rock band been playing with each other as "the fixed" for the last year. We have a couple of originals our own as well i.e. "On top of billy's hill", "Citrus Staircase", ect. and still woking on more "Moving to New York" also is a cover we will probably perform.

 

line up:Ashley Wiseman/drums/guitar, Harry Wiseman/guitar/drums Ruby Bees/vocals,  Bradley Mussard/keybords

Free

Friday

26

MEMM Presents: DRESS TO KILL + THE STANLEY BLACKS + DINOSAUR PURSUIT

 

DRESS TO KILL (www.myspace.com/dresstokillband)
Barely 12 months together, a debut album produced by
Gaz Coombes (Supergrass) and some of the catchiest
rock/funk tracks around, 2010 will be a good year for
these guys. Check out "Pay Our Rent" and you'll know
what we mean.

THE STANLEY BLACKS (www.myspace.com/thestanleyblacks)
Introduced on BBC 6 Music, these rock/pop guys are making
waves - "The best band to come out of Woking since
The Jam" (Rick Buckler, The Jam).


DINOSAUR PURSUIT (www.myspace.com/dinosaurpursuit)
Local young band with bags of ability and tunes. Highly
recommended.

£3

Saturday

27

The FAUX FIGHTERS – The UK’s Top FOO FIGHTERS TRIBUTE!

 

The list of tracks on the set list is long with a show of at least an hour and a half long, all the favorites are in there. Including, All My Life, Best Of You, Pretender, Monkey Wrench, Everlong plus many more! There are also some less well known tracks for hardcore Foo fans to appreciate.

http://www.myspace.com/fauxfightersuk

£5adv

£6door

MARCH 2010 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE

FANCY HOLDING YOUR PARTY AT RIFF’S?

We hold the best PARTIES in the WEST! You can even have your own VIP area by the stage, exclusive use of the Acoustic Lounge and your own BAR & Hostess.

Call, email or chat to us about details.

Wednesday

3

“LORD BISHOP ROCKS” BATTLE OF THE BANDS! Heat 1

1st Prize: A weekend in Germany with “The LORD” inc. Food, accommodation, Tour Manager & use of backline. It will be a showcase for the POPKILLAZ Agency for future booking possibilities!

The final will be held on May 8th when the LORD brings his Hard Rock show to RIFFS!!

http://www.lordbishop.org/

http://www.popkillazz.com/

 

If you are interested in playing please email riffsbar@hotmail.com

£3

Friday

5

The FUNKENSTIENS + The PORN ISSUE

 

Saturday

6

BAKER BOY’S BIG BIRTHDAY BASH! With SHAMELESS - SISTER SISTER – HOT FLUFF

Get the Alka Seltzer ready!

Free

Wednesday

10

“LORD BISHOP ROCKS” BATTLE OF THE BANDS! Heat 2

1st Prize: A weekend in Germany with “The LORD” inc. Food, accommodation, Tour Manager & use of backline. It will be a showcase for the POPKILLAZ Agency for future booking possibilities!

The final will be held on May 8th when the LORD brings his Hard Rock show to RIFFS!!

http://www.lordbishop.org/

http://www.popkillazz.com/

 

If you are interested in playing please email riffsbar@hotmail.com

£3

Thursday

11

MONSTER SHARK PROMOTIONS presents: The HALF HOUR SESSIONS

Original Night/New Bands/Band Debuts, you gotta start somewhere..... Dubbed the Half Hour Sessions, each band gets to impress you with half an hour of their finest material.

For a spot contact the MSP team at http://www.myspace.com/monstersharkrecords

£3

Friday

12

MARCUS MALONE + Support:The Blue Trees “….Malone's extraordinary voice defaults to a sound not unlike Paul Rogers in the best of his Free days, but then moves effortlessly into areas more usually occupied by Bobby Womack or even, on occasion, James Brown. His guitar-shredding technique perfectly compliments the pure lyrical sweetness”

 

If your idea of a good night out is Museum Grade blues, faithfully executed reconstructions of songs by Lucile Bogen or Scrapper Blackwell, then The Marcus Malone Band is not for you. If on the other hand you want an hour and a half of good-time-double-barrelled-sawed-off-twelve-bar, then get yourself along to a Marcus Malone gig.

 

From the menacing opening number 'Drowning Man' to the tempo-flipping, early ZZ Topp-esque finale number, 'Blue Radio', Mr Malone and his band delivered a tight, extremely well-played show, engineered to kick-ass.

 

This is not to suggest that these gentlemen do not know their musical heritage. They do, intimately; they just wear the mantle lightly. Listen carefully and at moments you can hear spirits from Robert Johnson to Jimi Hendrix come shining through.

 

Malone's extraordinary voice defaults to a sound not unlike Paul Rogers in the best of his Free days, but then moves effortlessly into areas more usually occupied by Bobby Womack or even, on occasion, James Brown. His guitar-shredding technique perfectly compliments the pure lyrical sweetness, and the Stevie Ray Vaughn-like lightning fills of stupidly talented lead guitarist Stuart Dixon. While the rhythm section of Chris Luton (drums) and the bass of Jonathan Banks (looking and sounding like a young Donald (Duck) Dunn), provide a fluid yet brick-house-solid base.

 

The band play only Malone's original material, and while the lyrics are not exceptional, ("kiss your tender lips, caress your fingertips"), with this much well played music, who the hell cares? It's rocky, powerful, funky, evil, sexy, creepy and loving by turns, but usually lyrical and always, always powerful, in-yer-face, good time blues.

 

Their stage presence is great, that of competent, confident musicians having a great time doing what they do best, which is playing music. The usual look-at-me poserness of men-with-guitars was almost completely absent. On the one occasion that Mr Malone attempted to do the "Rock-Star-Thang", he fell off the stage and couldn't get back on for some minutes. To his eternal credit, he didn't miss a beat of the guitar duet he was playing at the time. Let this be a lesson Mr M. You don't need to do it.

 

They really are a party in a box, and if there was any justice in the world, these guys would be the very definition of popular music.

 

Look out for these guys, with their combination of new material and interesting reworkings of standard tunes (most notably a version of the Rolling Stones' 'You Gotta Move'), they are shaping up to be one of the better prospects for the next few years.” - Mark Etchells from the BBC Website

www.myspace.com/marcusmaloneband

 

The Clone Radio boys are back with their new project. Influences include The Black Keys, seasick Steve and The Kings of Leon.

http://www.myspace.com/thebluetrees

£3

Saturday

13

HI-ON MAIDEN – The OFFICIAL Iron Maiden Tribute Band!

 

Hi-on Maiden are the world’s longest running and ONLY Iron Maiden tribute band officially endorsed by Iron Maiden themselves. With a history spanning 13 years, and personal endorsements from Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson, Adrian Smith and Nicko McBrain, Hi-on Maiden are by far the most accurate Iron Maiden experience you'll find!

 

http://www.hi-onmaiden.com/

http://www.myspace.com/hionmaiden666

£6

Wednesday

17

“LORD BISHOP ROCKS” BATTLE OF THE BANDS! Heat 3

1st Prize: A weekend in Germany with “The LORD” inc. Food, accommodation, Tour Manager & use of backline. It will be a showcase for the POPKILLAZ Agency for future booking possibilities!

The final will be held on May 8th when the LORD brings his Hard Rock show to RIFFS!!

http://www.lordbishop.org/

http://www.popkillazz.com/

 

If you are interested in playing please email riffsbar@hotmail.com

£3

Thursday

18

RADIO MOSCOW + DONGA

 

£3

Friday

19

The BOB BOWLES & SAM KELLY BAND

Two very special players unite for one very special gig! Further guests tba.

 

Bob Bowles is known for his bluesy guitar playing and his soulful voice. He plays a mixture of acoustic and electric gigs either solo or with his band. Bob has recorded and worked with some great musicians including Chip Bailey, Jamie Cullum and the late Kev Wilkinson (of Squeeze and Howard Jones).

 

Sam Kelly - Voted into Blues in Britain 'Gallery of the Greats' after winning UK Drummer of the Year, five years running!

 

http://www.myspace.com/bobbowles

http://www.sam-kelly.com/

£4

Saturday

20

SMASH – Charity Fundraiser

 

 

http://www.smash-youth-project.co.uk/

tba

Wednesday

24

“LORD BISHOP ROCKS” BATTLE OF THE BANDS! Heat 4

1st Prize: A weekend in Germany with “The LORD” inc. Food, accommodation, Tour Manager & use of backline. It will be a showcase for the POPKILLAZ Agency for future booking possibilities!

The final will be held on May 8th when the LORD brings his Hard Rock show to RIFFS!!

http://www.lordbishop.org/

http://www.popkillazz.com/

 

If you are interested in playing please email riffsbar@hotmail.com

£3

Thursday

25

The JOHNNY HENDERSON EXPERIENCE

The Jonny Henderson Experience will give you a night of blues, soul and rock not to be forgotten!

 

The band comprises of Jonny Henderson, legendary Hammond organ player, his debut album 'where did I leave my keys' is getting air-play and critical acclaim the world over! Johnny can often be found touring the world with Matt Schofield amongst others, check him out at http://www.jonnyhenderson.com/

 

On Drums we have Evan Jenkins, hailing from New Zealand Evan has become one of the very best drummers in the country,  currently playing and touring with the Neil Cowley Trio, he has played Glastonbury, The Montreal jazz festival, Jools Holland etc etc, Evan has also done sessions with Eric Clapton, Hayley Westenra, Dom Brown etc etc, http://www.myspace.com/evanjenkins

£5

Friday

26

MEMM Presents: tbc + LOUNGE FLY + tbc

 

Saturday

27

PENFOLD – PARTY NIGHT @ RIFFS!

Featuring songs from:

SNOW PATROL, THE FRATELLIS, THE ZUTONS, RAZORLIGHT, THE KOOKS, KAISER CHIEFS, ORSON, ARCTIC MONKEYS, THE KILLERS, ROLLING STONES. Plus Party stuff, Dance stuff, Cheesey stuff etc etc.

£3

Wednesday

31

RAGDOLL MAGAZINE PARTY NIGHT!

More madness and Mayhem from the Ragdoll team

FREE

APRIL 2010 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE

FANCY HOLDING YOUR PARTY AT RIFF’S?

We hold the best PARTIES in the WEST! You can even have your own VIP area by the stage, exclusive use of the Acoustic Lounge and your own BAR & Hostess.

Call, email or chat to us about details.

Friday

2

The ROLLING ZONES the ultimate in “Stones” entertainment !

 

The Rolling Zones burst to the fore in 2009 when Mick Jogger and Charlie Rocks, both formerly of the Rollin’ Clones, decided to get back on the road after a “sabbatical” spell .

The band quickly came together with Keef Rockhard, Bill Wyldman and Chuck Notwell joining the fold, followed hot on their heels by Ronnie Woodentop. The impetus was there for the launch of this most exciting and entertaining Rolling Stones tribute band !

The show is full of action, colour and above all a real expression of “live” essential Rolling Stones songs, great for listening, dancing and having a wild time !

 

All the members of The Rolling Zones are very experienced musicians with both Mick Jogger and Charlie Rocks bringing many years of touring and performing Stones material to the mix. The result...a fresh and dramatic interpretation played with a raw, deft yet powerful feel!

http://www.rollingzones.com/

£6

Wednesday

7

BLOODSTOCK METAL TO THE MASSES BOTB Heat 1

 

£3

Friday

9

BOB BOWLES

 

Saturday

10

PARTY NIGHT

 

Friday

16

“LORD BISHOP ROCKS” BATTLE OF THE BANDS! SEMI-FINAL

1st Prize: A weekend in Germany with “The LORD” inc. Food, accommodation, Tour Manager & use of backline. It will be a showcase for the POPKILLAZ Agency for future booking possibilities!

The final will be held on May 8th when the LORD brings his Hard Rock show to RIFFS!!

http://www.lordbishop.org/

http://www.popkillazz.com/

£3

Saturday

17

WHO’S NEXT, the UK's premier live tribute to The Who.

 

They capture a magical point in time when many believe that The Who were the greatest rock and roll band on earth. Who's Next's live show aims to recreate this period in the early 1970's with the aid of authentic stage wear and instruments. The result is a time capsule ride back to the days of Live at Leeds, The Isle of Wight Festival, Tanglewood and the Fillmore shows. It is a must for any Who fan!

Their set includes all of Pete Townshend's classic pop songs from adrenaline-fuelled Mod classics such as “I can't explain”, “Substitute” and “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere” to the psychedelic imagery of “Tommy's” “Pinball Wizard”, “Sparks” and “Amazing Journey”, not forgetting rock anthems like “My Generation”, “Baba O'Riley” and a show-stopping version of “Won't Get Fooled Again”.

Since the band first formed in the summer of 2003 they have toured extensively in the UK and in Europe. Who's Next have performed at Europe's most prestigious music venues and festivals. In August 2007 they played to an audience of over 6,000 people at the Bulldog Bash, Europe's largest biker's festival.

http://www.myspace.com/whosnexttribute

£5

Thursday

22

DUMPY’S RUSTY NUTS + The WORRIED MEN

Biker-style 60s and 70s heavy rock boogie and blues rock from one of the hardest touring metal bands around.

 

Dumpy’s Rusty Nuts Formed in 1981, Dumpy’s Rusty Nuts have rocked audiences both nationally and internationally for the past 27 years. Taking influences from Clapton, Hendrix and Pink Floyd, DRN play original hard driving music along with classic 60s/70s covers. This tight 3-piece is led by charismatic front man Dumpy, a dynamic guitarist renowned for his unique sense of humour! So don’t miss this opportunity to experience Rock & Blues at its blistering best!

 

JAMIE THYERS WORRIED MEN have ....played over 2,500 gigs ... been given the nod of approval and shared the bill with many established and influential artistes (Robin Trower, Jefferson Starship, Wishbone Ash, etc.) … toured the UK non-stop ... performed at countless festivals and bike rallies ... and these road tested veterans have only just begun!
Guitarist Jamie Thyer has been described as "BRILLIANT" and "IMPECCABLE" in the press and French radio stations simply can’t get enough of the boy. 

Check out www..theworriedmen.com or
www.myspace.com/jamiethyer39sworriedmen for yourself!

 

Buy online @ http://www.wegottickets.com/location/590

£6adv/£8door

Friday

30

PARTY NIGHT! SYNTRONIX – The COUNTRY’S PREMIER TRIBUTE TO THE 80’s!

 

Some of their set list…….

ABC - Look Of Love

A-ha - Take On Me

A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV

Animotion - Obsession

Assembly - Never Never

Band Aid - Do They Know Its Christmas?

Blancmange - Living On The Ceiling

Bronski Beat - Small Town Boy

Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence

Depeche Mode - Everything Counts

Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough

Depeche Mode - People are People

Duran Duran - Planet Earth

Duran Duran - Rio

Duran Duran - Save a Prayer

Erasure - A Little Respect

Erasure - Sometimes

Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams

Fiction Factory - Feels Like Heaven

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes

Gary Numan - In Cars

Howard Jones - What Is Love?

Human League - Dont You Want Me Baby?

Human League - Love Action

Kraftwerk - The Model

New Order - Blue Monday

Nik Kershaw - Wouldnt It Be Good

OMD - Enola Gaye

Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities

Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls

Simple Minds - Alive And Kicking

Soft Cell - Tainted Love

Spandau Ballet - Gold

Spandau Ballet - True

Tears For Fears - Shout

Ultravox - Vienna

Visage - Fade To Grey

Wham - Last Christmas

Yazoo - Don't Go

www.myspace.com/syntronix

£3

 

 

 

 

MAY 2010 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE

FANCY HOLDING YOUR PARTY AT RIFF’S?

We hold the best PARTIES in the WEST! You can even have your own VIP area by the stage, exclusive use of the Acoustic Lounge and your own BAR & Hostess.

Call, email or chat to us about details.

 

 

 

 

Saturday

8

LORD BISHOP ROCKS plus…..

BATTLE OF THE BANDS! FINAL

 

AN INTRODUCTION TO LORD BISHOP ROCKS – The KINGS of SexRock

Larger than life, from New York City, the sensation that is 'LORD BISHOP ROCKS' – The KINGS of SexRock, who whipped up a huge frenzy since 1999. Sonically, its a highly pleasurable hell-raising assault on the senses. (Cool Hendrix Vibes, James Brown Funk, Nirvana Power and Zappa Humour.) Visually its one of the greatest performances you will ever see. The 3 piece is fronted by Lord Bishop – who many are asking - Is this the new Jimi Hendrix?
Possibly/Yes, some will say, but in reality, No.
For this is Badass black guitarist / singer-songwriter Lord Bishop, and he is like no other.

Already established in Europe as a hugely in-demand artist who has risen to give rock music a mighty kiss in the rear, and a veteran of non-stop euro gigs and festivals in the past few years.

Lord Bishop is the "black giant" (two meters plus 120 kg) from New York City and with his Sex Rock gang produce a daring and crazy mixture of dirty Rock’n’Roll, Funk, sweat, Soul, sex appeal and power.

"LORD BISHOP ROCKS" are the Loudest, Funkiest, Dirtiest Hard Rock Trio to land on the planet Earth in decades. In 2005 the ‘American Lies Tour’ hits countries like Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Romania, Hungary, Italy, Czech Republic, Ireland and the UK with over 180 gigs. Next years plans include LORD BISHOP ROCKS first tour to ASIA i.e JAPAN, KOREA, CHINA.

 

Those who see the band live, will all leave at the end of the night with huge smiles on their faces from the musical orgasm that is LORD BISHOP ROCKS.

http://www.lordbishop.org/

http://www.popkillazz.com/

£3

Saturday

22

Why watch a STATUS QUO tribute when you can see….

 

JOHN COGHLAN’S QUO the bedrock of the British Rock group Status Quo. The band performs all the Status Quo hits and favourites from the Coghlan years: 1962 - 1982.

 

John Coghlan joined Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster in their newly-formed band in 1962 and the group went through a series of names, including Traffic Jam, before meeting up with Rick Parfitt and becoming Status Quo in the late 60s. A long string of hit records, successful worldwide tours and television appearance followed for the next 20 years: the hits included Pictures of Matchstick Men; Down Down; Caroline; Rain; Rockin' All Over the World, and many more.

http://www.johncoghlan.com/main/

 

Tickets also available from Swindon Visitor Information Centre or Buy on-line@ http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/590

£8

Thursday

27

BEN MILLS….of X Factor Fame…but he’s an accomplished musician & Songwriter!

 

Kent based Ben Mills shot to fame after coming third on series three of the X Factor in 2006. His success on this show resulted in a recording contract with SonyBMG and the subsequent release of his debut album, "Picture Of You", in March 2007.

 

Since then Ben has travelled the length and breadth of the country, appearing at a range of venues to rave reviews. His natural talent for performing live, coupled with the reputation he has for always giving time to his fans, is securing him a very strong following.

 

As well as being an accomplished musician, playing both the guitar and piano, Ben is also an extremely talented songwriter. In June 2009, established soul singer, Mica Paris, released her "Born Again" album and included a cover version of "Nothing But The Truth", having fallen in love with the song when she heard it. Ben has also co-written a song called "Old Habits Die Hard" with Irish singer/songwriter, Marc Roberts, for Marc's latest album, "The Promise".

 

Over the past year Ben has dedicated time to writing and recording material for his second album and previews of some of these new songs can be found on his Official MySpace page.

 

In addition to pursuing his solo career, Ben recently formed and fronts the Rod Stewart tribute band, Simply Rod.

Ben is the patron for two local charities, Walk With Michael and Miles Of Smiles : Kent Kids. He also actively supports Demelza House, a children's residential hospice in Sittingbourne, Kent.

http://www.benmillsonline.co.uk/

£7.50

Friday - Monday

28

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31

RIFFSTOCK 2010 CHARITY FUNDRAISER – The ORIGINAL MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR

 

MAY 28nd – 31st - Raising money for Charity

 

Annually held over the Spring Bank Holiday at the end of May, RIFFSTOCK is a mini music festival and much more. Taking place inside Riff's Bar in Greatfield, the event is FREE to attend and audiences are encouraged to donate to charity and good causes in the area.

 

There will be over 30 bands performing over the weekend

 

Line-up tbc

http://www.myspace.com/riffstock

Free

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JUNE 2010 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE

FANCY HOLDING YOUR PARTY AT RIFF’S?

We hold the best PARTIES in the WEST! You can even have your own VIP area by the stage, exclusive use of the Acoustic Lounge and your own BAR & Hostess.

Call, email or chat to us about details.

 

 

 

 

Saturday

 

5

HELP FOR HEROES Fundraiser

 

Lineup so far…..

 

long tall shorty ..... www.myspace.com/longtallshortyuk
Control.....             www.myspace.com/controlrocknroll
London diehards      www.myspace.com/londondiehards
noise agents          www.myspace.com/noiseagents
charred hearts        www.myspace.com/charred_hearts
streetpunk drunks   www.myspace.com/streetpunkdrunks
nobodys heroes      www.myspace.com/nobodysheroespunk

tbc

 

 

 

 

 

Whilst every care is taken in preparing the event information, cancellations and alterations are sometimes inevitable. Please call to ensure your chosen event is on.

 

 

Whatever mood you are in there'll always be something to suit you through the week at Riff's but as with everything, things change, so keep an eye on the website for the latest info.

 

New local information section added at the bottom of the home page including Bus information - http://www.riffsbar.biz

 

Riffs Bar

26 Greatfield, Nr. Hook, Swindon, SN4 8EQ

Tel: 01793 778304 email riffsbar@hotmail.com