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.
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ALL GIGS ARE ALL AGES UNLESS STATED, Under 16’s need to be accompanied by an adult |
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FANCY HOLDING YOUR PARTY AT RIFF’S? We hold the best PARTIES in the WEST! You can even have your own VIP area and BAR. Call, email or chat to us about details. |
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Wednesday 20:30 |
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The HALF HOUR SESSIONS New bands/original music night. See http://www.myspace.com/riffsbarmusic for details. |
Free |
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Thursday 20:30 Various |
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MOONCALF BATTLE OF THE BANDS! - Heat 8 In association with Mooncalf Music. The areas finest battle of the bands competition held over 14 weeks culminating in the grand final on 16th August to be Judged by: Justin Hawkins (The Darkness) Derek Nash (Jools Holland) Jamie Hill (The Ocelot) John Green (Mooncalf) Peter Brightman (X factor Roadshow)
Mooncalf Music will ensure the best bands get their music listened to by the senior A and R manager at a major London record label and will also be asked to perform live at the Mooncalf Rock Festival!
To ENTER please go to: http://www.mooncalfmusic.co.uk |
£3 |
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Friday 20:45 |
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MEMM Presents: The YOUNG PLAYTHINGS + CONSORT WITH ROMEO + KIERO
The Young Playthings - "This is sun-scorched power pop that drips with the sass of teenage abandon and the bent harmonies of mid-period Pavement. Its optimistic, American-tinged indie rock..." Josh Temple, thedownloader.co.uk www.myspace.com/youngplaythings
Consort With Romeo - Killer melodies, impressive vocal range & infectious guitar riffs are the reason that this London based pop, punk, rock band are shooting up the MySpace play list www.myspace.com/consortwithromeo
Keiro - Shortly to release their eagerly awaited second EP, Keiro draw upon influences including the likes of Incubus, Feeder and Biffly Clyro. With strong songs and solid musicianship, the band has a busy year ahead! |
£3 |
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Saturday 20:45 |
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WILL “HARMONICA” WILD + The NEPTUNE BLUES BAND – Album Launch Show
"Outstanding harp with all the gruff ferocity of a junk yard dog" Blues In Britain "Pop, Big Walter and Little Walter would be proud" Jimmy D Lane
Will Harmonica Wilde from Brighton England formed The Neptune Blues Band in 2005. Three years on, 'Nothin' But Trouble' is Wilde's debut album release. In a recent interview, Will stated his prime influences as 'Muddy Waters, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, and Charlie Musslewhite'. As well as touring the UK with The Neptune Blues Band, Wilde has sessioned for many successful blues outfits including recording and touring Europe with his elder sister Ruf Records Artist 'Dani Wilde'. Although still only 19 years of age, Will has performed many a time on BBC Radio including a session for The Paul Jones Show on BBC Radio 2. He has also played at some very prestigious venues including The Royal Albert Hall opening for Jools Holland. With a soulful voice showing maturity beyond his years paired with his natural talent for song writing, lead guitar and harmonica, Will 'Harmonica' Wilde is set to be a huge name on the international blues scene. |
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FANCY HOLDING YOUR PARTY AT RIFF’S? We hold the best PARTIES in the WEST! You can even have your own VIP area and BAR. Call, email or chat to us about details. |
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Thursday 20:30 Various |
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MOONCALF BATTLE OF THE BANDS! – Quarter Final In association with Mooncalf Music. The areas finest battle of the bands competition held over 14 weeks culminating in the grand final on 16th August to be Judged by: Justin Hawkins (The Darkness) Pete Doherty (Babyshambles) Jamie Hill (The Ocelot) John Green (Mooncalf)
Mooncalf Music will ensure the best bands get their music listened to by the senior A and R manager at a major London record label and will also be asked to perform live at the Mooncalf Rock Festival!
To ENTER please go to: http://www.mooncalfmusic.co.uk |
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Friday 21:00 World Music |
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KIT HAWES + ZAMBA LANDO – An evening of World Music, Folk, Jazz, Rock & Pop! Zamba Lando play a mix of different latin rhythms with a hint of funk. Zamba Lando were formed in March 2006 when Miguel and Andres began jamming with bongos and a guitar. In April Adam joined in with a bass and most of the songs started to take shape. Then in July Kit added his exceptional guitar playing ability to the band. In January 2007 Sylvia joined in with her dreamy vocals and a strong Italian accent! |
£4 |
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Saturday 20:45 Rock Tribute |
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The PURPLE PROJECT + The JAMES HAMER BAND The Finest tribute to DEEP PURPLE on the Planet, outstanding musicians plus mind blowing Vocals from Rock Meastro, Paul Wrightson. ‘The Purple Project’ represents the talents of some of the finest musicians working on the live circuit today. The band have collectively worked with many top names in the industry including Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Don Airy (Deep Purple), Graham Bonnet (Rainbow), Doogie White (Rainbow), Bernie Marsden & Micky Moody (Whitesnake) and Neil Murray (Whitesnake). All massive fans themselves, they have a shared passion for recreating the unbelievable power and intensity of the classic Deep Purple in full flight! Performing the Classic Rock of Deep Purple http://www.myspace.com/purpleproject
The staple of the James Hamer Band’s work is as a power trio, with James’ raw, ground breaking guitars & melodic vocals taking centre stage. Our aim is to present real music, by real musicians ..so get your funky shoes on coz we're coming to town! |
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Sunday 21:00 Art Rock
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The LISTENING DEVICE (Warm up show for Jools Holland gig) Lyricist and Vocalist Harry Worcester and his band combine to bring originality to the world of music.
WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF TOM WAITS BECAME LEAD SINGER OF COLDPLAY? The answer perhaps is The Listening Device, each song tells a story, emotive and thought provoking..... We leave the rest to your perception....
"The Listening Device are somewhere between Ray Charles and Nick Cave..." JOOLS HOLLAND
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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 with BAR & Hostess. Call, email or chat to us about details. |
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Wednesday 20:30 |
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MOONCALF BATTLE OF THE BANDS! Quarter Final In association with Mooncalf Music. The areas finest battle of the bands competition held over 14 weeks culminating in the grand final on 16th August to be Judged by: Justin Hawkins (The Darkness) Pete Doherty (Baby Shambles) Jamie Hill (The Ocelot) John Green (Mooncalf)
Mooncalf Music will ensure the best bands get their music listened to by the senior A and R manager at a major London record label and will also be asked to perform live at the Mooncalf Rock Festival! |
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Thursday 20:45 |
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CHARITY MUSIC NIGHT with The BEE KEEPERS, COLERADO & TOMMASO GALATI Raising money for Epilepsi Research UK & The Prospect Hospice |
£3 for charity |
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Friday 21:00 |
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GRIZWALD PHLEGM & The BEARDS – R&B Covers |
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Saturday 21:00 Covers |
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FRY The Band! Popular Covers from Hendrix to Santana |
Free |
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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. |
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Thursday 20:30 Various |
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MOONCALF BATTLE OF THE BANDS! Quarter Finals In association with Mooncalf Music. The areas finest battle of the bands competition held over 14 weeks culminating in the grand final on 16th August to be Judged by: Justin Hawkins (The Darkness) Pete Doherty (Baby Shambles) Jamie Hill (The Ocelot) John Green (Mooncalf)
Mooncalf Music will ensure the best bands get their music listened to by the senior A and R manager at a major London record label and will also be asked to perform live at the Mooncalf Rock Festival! |
£3 |
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Friday |
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BLUES JAM! – PA & Backline provided, come and Jam with the new house band. Beginners welcome |
Free |
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Saturday 21:00 Covers |
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MOONFEST Pre-festival PARTY with PENFOLD & Special Guests. Win tickets to Moonfest which features BABYSHAMBLES, The AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD, GO WEST & Many more.
The PARTY starts here with PENFOLD! Featuring songs from: SNOW PATROL, THE FRATELLIS, THE ZUTONS, RAZORLIGHT, THE KOOKS, KAISER CHIEFS, ORSON, ARCTIC MONKEYS, THE KILLERS, ROLLING STONES, BON JOVI medley, QUEEN medley including Bohemian Rhapsody medley etc etc We also do many other songs including Party stuff, Dance stuff, Cheesey stuff etc etc. |
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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. |
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Thursday 20:30 |
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MOONCALF BATTLE OF THE BANDS! Quarter Finals In association with Mooncalf Music. The areas finest battle of the bands competition held over 14 weeks culminating in the grand final on 16th August to be Judged by: Justin Hawkins (The Darkness) Pete Doherty (Baby Shambles) Jamie Hill (The Ocelot) John Green (Mooncalf)
Mooncalf Music will ensure the best bands get their music listened to by the senior A and R manager at a major London record label and will also be asked to perform live at the Mooncalf Rock Festival! |
Free |
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August 08 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE |
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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. |
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Saturday |
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MOONCALF BATTLE OF THE BANDS! Semi Final In association with Mooncalf Music. The areas finest battle of the bands competition held over 14 weeks culminating in the grand final on 16th August to be Judged by: Justin Hawkins (The Darkness) Pete Doherty (Baby Shambles) Jamie Hill (The Ocelot) John Green (Mooncalf)
Mooncalf Music will ensure the best bands get their music listened to by the senior A and R manager at a major London record label and will also be asked to perform live at the Mooncalf Rock Festival! |
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August 08 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE |
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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. |
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Thursday 20:30 Punk |
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SWINDON SHUFFLE OPENING NIGHT |
£3 |
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Friday 20:30 Various |
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MOONCALF BATTLE OF THE BANDS! Semi Final In association with Mooncalf Music. The areas finest battle of the bands competition held over 14 weeks culminating in the grand final on 16th August to be Judged by: Justin Hawkins (The Darkness) Pete Doherty (Baby Shambles) Jamie Hill (The Ocelot) John Green (Mooncalf)
Mooncalf Music will ensure the best bands get their music listened to by the senior A and R manager at a major London record label and will also be asked to perform live at the Mooncalf Rock Festival! |
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Saturday 21:00 Tribute |
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WHO’S NEXT A great tribute to The WHO with the best John Entwistle sound alike in the world! |
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August 08 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE |
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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. |
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Saturday 20:00 Various |
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MOONCALF BATTLE OF THE BANDS! FINAL In association with Mooncalf Music. The grand finale of the areas finest battle of the bands competition. Judges to include: Justin Hawkins (The Darkness) Pete Doherty (Baby Shambles) Jamie Hill (The Ocelot) John Green (Mooncalf) http://www.mooncalfmusic.co.uk
TICKET ON SALE VERY SOON! |
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August 08 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE |
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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. |
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Wednesday 20:30 |
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The HALF HOUR SESSIONS New bands/original music night. See http://www.myspace.com/riffsbarmusic for details. |
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RIFFS 7th ANNIVERSARY WEEKENDER! LIVE MUSIC, HOG ROAST, GREAT COMPANY! |
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Friday 20:45 |
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TONY WILSON Tribute Night featuring THE BAGGY’S & DJ EVIL ERNIE The SOUND OF MADCHESTER from THE BAGGY’S! Classics from The Charlatans, The Stone Roses, The Happy Mondays and The Mock Turtles (to name but a few) |
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Saturday 20:45 |
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From THE JAM!, RUSSELL HASTINGS, the new frontman + Support, Theo Altieri
Russell Hastings now the new frontman from The Jam is proud to announce a one off solo date at Riffs Bar!
Playing a full set of "JAM" classics and album tracks on acoustic and electric, inc, Going Underground, Down In The Tubestation At Midnight, Liza Radley, When Your Young and many more! Seeing Russell perform these songs shows why he is now in the position he is! Travelling all over the world this year and back off to tour the States again in September with Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, Russell has chosen to do a handful of solo dates and this includes Riffs!
"I love Riffs Bar cause its intimate and friendly and a great place to play these songs just how they were written"
Buy online @ http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/590 |
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Sunday 18:00 |
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RIFF ANNIVERSARY PARTY inc. LIVE MUSIC from ODE & The BE BOPS & TEABO. HOG ROAST on RIFFS BEACH plus the PREMIER of RIFFS BAR THE MOVIE!
Come and celebrate our 7th anniversary! It’s going to be one heluva PARTY culminating in the first ever showing of RIFFS BAR the MOVIE! |
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August 08 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE |
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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. |
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Wednesday 20:30 |
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The HALF HOUR SESSIONS New bands/original music night. See http://www.myspace.com/riffsbarmusic for details. |
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Friday |
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JAMIE TYHER & HIS NEW WORRIED MEN - Classic Covers… "Think of Thorogood, Gary Moore, Wilko Johnson. These boys can show 'em all a clean pair of heels" - British Blues Connection "Excellent R'n'B" - Broadsheep "A great band... will entertain you until the cows come home" - What's On SW "If you like ZZ Top or The Hamsters, this is for you!" - Blueprint "Recommended", " impeccable live reputation" - Venue "Brilliant" - AWOL Bikers' Magazine "Strong guitar-driven band" - Radio Times |
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Saturday |
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October 08 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE |
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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. |
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Saturday 20:30 Rock |
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NEVER THE BRIDE + Support "The best female rock voice since Janis Joplin." - Roger Daltrey
Fresh from enjoying their recent chart success with ‘The Living Tree’ a song Shirley Bassey took into the charts, and an appearance at the Glastonbury Festival, at which Shirley introduced them to crowd (and TV) powerful rockers Never The Bride return Riffs.
Never the Bride are incredible vocalist Nikki Lamborn and keyboard playing composer Catherine Feeney, also known as The Been. They first met on stage on the London jam scene and quickly formed a creative song writing collaboration.
NTB’s reputation quickly grew alongside big support slots with The Who, ZZ TOP and The Pretenders. After successfully supporting The Who, a personal call from Roger Daltrey led to Nikki and Been joining Daltrey, Alice Cooper, Paul Rodgers, Peter Frampton and a few more rock gods on The British Rock Symphony Tour. The band toured the UK, Europe and Australia with the Orchestra, making a huge impression with their interpretation of Led Zeppelin's Kashmir and Stairway to Heaven.
At the The Royal Albert Hall show, Roger held up both their arms and said to the audience who were going crazy, "What d'ya reckon then? Nikki Lamborn has the best female rock voice since Janis Joplin and I know what I'm talking about, I knew Janis."
Nikki's powerful presence and strong vocals has been described as Tina Turner and Robert Plant rolled into one. Her incredible voice came under the spotlight while coaching a Cambridge choir girl in the ways of rock for Channel 4's Faking It series. Been, keyboard player and occasional guitarist, is the main composer behind the songs that together with Nikki's voice, make Never The Bride unique.
Other band members include Murray Gould on guitar who has played with Elton John, Dido and Faithless, and David Levy on bass, who has backed Rory Gallagher and Bonnie Tyler amongst others. Drummer Richie Newman's previous gigs have included Steve Marriott, Rory Gallagher, Alvin Lee and Sam Brown.
Buy online @ http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/590
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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.
RIFF'S NIGHTS......
Wednesday's - NEW MUZIC NIGHT - 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.
Thursday's – BAND NIGHT - Local, National & International acts grace the stage. Originals/Covers or Tributes
Friday's - BAND NIGHT - Local, National & International acts grace the stage. Originals/Covers or Tributes.
Saturday's - PARTY NIGHT! Come and let your hair down to the best Tribute/Pop/Rock/Rock & Roll bands around, all the fun stuff.
Sundays - LAZY SUNDAY AFTERNOON - Come and chill with the locals and find out what's on in the week ahead. Occasional Live Music.
Whatever mood you are in there'll always be something to suit you through the week at Riff's! (We try to keep to this structure 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
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Riffs Bar
26 Greatfield, Nr. Hook, Swindon, SN4 8EQ
Tel: 01793 778304 email riffsbar@hotmail.com