Riga opened its doors in its current form in 1993, and since then we've had the pleasure of working with (in no particular order)......
The Hamsters, Eddie and the Hot Rods, John Otway, Wilko Johnson, Dr. Feelgood, The Pirates, Strawbs, Nazareth, Hayseed Dixie, Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash, Squeeze, Glenn Tilbrook, Chris Difford, Peter Green, Robin Trower, Chris Farlowe, Gary Brooker, Andy Fairweather-Low, Gordon Giltrap, Donovan, Simon Kirke & Larry Oakes, Be Sharp, Reeper, Roy Mette, The Nightflies, Winterville, Ian Parker, Swindle, Splodgenessabounds, The Rockin' Armadillos, Jon Amor, The Refugees, Jackie Wilson Says, Amy Wadge, Landmarq, The Soul Detectives, The Carmen Pimps, The Trevor Burton Band, The Swamp Cats, The Magnets, The Yardbirds, Waking The Witch, Hugh Cornwell, The Electric Experience, RPWL, The Casbah Club, Graham Bonnet, The Business, David O'List, Paul Young, Trafficker, Spike and Friends, Stray, Mick Taylor, Carl Palmer, Ian McNabb, Terry Reid, Robbie Vee, Dan Baird, Eric Faulkner, Bill Hurley, Bad Influence, The Mississippi Kings, Jackie Leven, Eileen Rose & The Holy Wreck, Dumpy's Rusty Nuts, Thunder, The Deborah Bonham Band, Five Horse Johnson, The Joanne Shaw Taylor Band, The Tracie Hunter Band, GMT, Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby, Sean Tyla & The Tyla Gang, The Andy Robinson Band, Two Timers, Never The Bride, Rising Sun, Blackbud, Larry Miller, Eric Bibb, Imperial Vipers, Faster Inferno, Juicy Lucy, Rattlesnake Remedy, The Reasoning, The Gift, Colourkinesis, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, Jake Shillingford, Too Many Humans, Tiny Tin Lady, Imogene, John Young, Praying Mantis, The Sweeney, Roman Jug, Koopa, 3 Mile High, Connie Lush, Acid King, Magenta, Virgo Intacta, Papa George, Adam Bomb, Magic Pie, Nicky Moore, Hogans Heroes, Los Pistoleros, Carvin Jones, Steve Hooker, Ego Prime, The Rubettes, Porter, Nick Harper, Cells, 4ft Pimp, Karnataka, Mickey Jupp......the list goes on and on and...... Plus, the best tribute bands we can find.
In 1967, the Right Honourable Edward Short said "Radio Caroline has become the last outlaw. It may survive for a short while, but anyone who watches Westerns at the cinemas will know even the last outlaw gets captured by the Sheriff in the end"
Radio Caroline - still broadcasting in 2009.
Movies
A Close Shave
Television
Supercar
Books
The Beano Annual
Heroes
Wallace and Gromit........and Val Doonican
RIGA MUSIC BAR's Details
Status:
In a Relationship
Hometown:
Sarfend
Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
Smoke / Drink:
No / Yes
Children:
Proud parent
Occupation:
Live Music Venue
RIGA MUSIC BAR is putting on the best live music it can find Posted at 11:05 PM Jun 9 view more
About me: I'm Dave, the promoter - for want of a better (and less insulting) word at The Riga Music Bar (aka Club Riga) until 31/12/2009, which is Southend's Premier Live Music Venue situated along the London Road, next to the Cricketers Inn.
BANDS LOOKING TO PLAY HERE SHOULD NOW EMAIL OFFICE@RIGAMUSICBAR.CO.UK AND NOT SEND A MESSAGE TO THIS SITE.
Opening hours -
Weekdays 8.30 to 11, Fridays and Saturdays 8.30 to Midnight, Sundays 8 to 10.30.
Please note that the age limit is 18+ unless otherwise stated.
Open up to 5 nights a week, you can find what's going on by checking out the calendar and reading the blog, which is updated weekly. Or is that weakly?
For bands that are interested, we have the facility to make live recordings from the main stage with our 24 track hard disk recorder.
Fed up with listening to the manufactured famous for five minutes wonders on national radio? Then tune into Radio Caroline
What do you mean "I remember them", "are they're still going" and "Who?"
The Marine Broadcasting Offences Act came into force on 14th August 1967. This closed down all the "Pirate" Radio Sations that were broadcasting, except one - Radio Caroline. And Radio Caroline is still broadcasting today. OK, there's been a few gaps in the transmissions - the Mi Amigo sinking didn't exactly help the cause!!
Ah, but does it still play all thet 60's stuff all the time? Nope - you're just as likely to hear The Killers and The Fleet Foxes as you are The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Although if you do want to hear the best - and worst!! - of the 60's and 70's then tune in at 9pm every Tuesday. There are no play lists as such - the DJs play what they like, which means you won't hear Rap, Boy Bands, Girl Bands, what is now known as R'n'B, Old Skool Electro, Breaks, Drum'N'Bass, Garage, Dirty House UK, Hip-Hop, failed X Factor / Pop Idol / Big Brother Contestants, "D" list celebrities etc, that the mainstream radio station DJs are forced to play. Not heard one of your favourite records on the radio for ages? Then get in touch with the studio by phone or email and ask them to play it. If the DJs can fit the song into their show, they will.
You're in a band and want to try and get your music played on the radio? Then send your CD to Radio Caroline. Don't forget, Radio Caroline was formed because the BBC and Radio Luxembourg (the only stations around at the time) wouldn't play records by certain artists managed by Ronan O'Rahilly. So Ronan decided that if he couldn't get his acts records played on those stations, he would start his own. One of those acts was Georgie Fame.
And how do you listen to Radio Caroline? If you've got Sky then tune into channel 0199. If not, you can listen on the internet by going to Radio Caroline. Also go to this site to find out more about the stations history, who the DJs are, the schedule, buy merchandise, etc. Go on, give it a go. What have you got to lose?
Why am I banging on about Radio Caroline? Well, you're more likely to hear the music by the acts that are appearing at Riga - and other venues like us - than you are on the other mainstream stations!!
The videos playing at the moment are Matt Andersen
Matt Schofield
Amy Wadge
Eileen Rose & The Holy Wreck
Here's a slide show of some of the people that have played here, mainly taken live on the Riga stage. More pictures, mostly taken by wolfie , to follow.......
Who I'd like to meet: People who want to go out and watch good live music
If you come down to Riga, or you're a musician then join this site. If you're somebody that wants to get to know me better or just interested in filling in stupid quizes, then don't bother.
Thanks for your hospitality last night and taking the care to get me a great Front of House sound, I had several kind comments about it - down to the guy on the desk! Nice lights too. All part of what makes the Riga such a special venue to play!
DJ support so far from State Of Mind, Chris Renegade, Optiv, Masheen, Axiom and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- available on CHEMICAL RECORDS REDEYE RECORDS JUNO RECORDS MIRAGE 2000 RECORDS and in all the best vinyl stores
Thanks for the request we are honored to have you as our friends. Listen to "Keep The Flame Alive" from Nine-T-Nine AWESOME ROCK!!! great vocals and arrangements on www.myspace.com/9t9rocks
COME AND JOIN US AT THE SPA PAVILION FELIXSTOWE FOR THE SOUNDWAVES "ULTIMATE BANDS CONTEST '09"!! WE STILL HAVE SOME PLACES AVAILABLE FOR BANDS TO ENTRY TOO!!
MyHotCommentsSending lots of these ur way ~ hope u've had a glamtastic week, and hey it's nearly the weekend ~ Yay!! Respect always, keep the groove!! xx xx
Just wanted to let you know The Shambolic will be playing at the N.E.C. Birmingham at Music Live - The UK's Biggest and Best Music Making Event 7-8th November.
Join us in The Surface Unsigned Bar on 8th November when we will will be playing acoustic.
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