RIGA MUSIC BAR
"The home of Leg - Ends"

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Southend-on-Sea,
United Kingdom



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MusicRiga 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, 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, Dan Baird, Eric Faulkner, Bill Hurley, Bad Influence, 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, 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, Imogene, John Young, Praying Mantis, The Sweeney, Roman Jug, Koopa, 3 Mile High, Connie Lush, Acid King, Magenta, Virgo Intacta, Papa George, Adam Bomb, 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.
This is what we would we like to do with "music" we don't like...... ...........
MoviesA Close Shave
TelevisionSupercar
BooksThe Beano Annual
HeroesWallace 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



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   RIGA MUSIC BAR's Blurbs
About me:
I'm Dave, the promoter - for want of a better (and less insulting) word at the The Riga Music Bar (aka Club Riga) which is Southend's Premier Live Music Venue situated along the London Road, next to the Cricketers Inn.

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?

To buy tickets online click here

You can also go to our web site at Riga Music Bar
join our Facebook Group(for those of you that just want to sit in front of a computer) or join the Yahoo Group (for those of you that actually want to go out) to get news and info first.

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 Arctic Monkeys 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 video playing at the moment is GMT 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.

Want to know who's playing here? Read on........

   RIGA MUSIC BAR's Calendar ( View All )
Jul 5 2008 8:30P
THE SOUL DETECTIVES @ http://www.souldetectives.co.uk
Jul 6 2008 8:00P
GMT @ http://www.gmtrocks.com
Jul 11 2008 8:30P
THE STEVE CURTIS BAND + Bob Collum
Jul 12 2008 8:30P
CONNIE LUSH + The Rebel Souls @ http://www.connielush.com
Jul 17 2008 12:00P
THE CAMBRIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL @ www.rockinbeerfest.co.uk
Jul 24 2008 8:30P
PRAYING MANTIS + Torn Asunder @ http://www.praying-mantis.com
Jul 25 2008 8:30P
MARTIN TURNER’S WISHBONE ASH + Primitive Instinct @ http://www.wishboneash.co.uk http://www.primitive-instinct.contactbox.co.uk
Jul 26 2008 8:30P
REEPER + The Riots @ http://www.reeper.co.uk
Jul 27 2008 8:00P
STEVE HOOKER & HIS BAND + The Jooks Of Kent
Jul 31 2008 8:30P
ESSEX ROCKS with GESEKKI, THE KURU SMILE & LEGION SEVEN
Aug 1 2008 8:30P
AGAINST THE GRAIN @ http://www.wingtiprecords.com
Aug 2 2008 8:30P
THE SMYTHS @ http://www.thesmyths.net
Aug 3 2008 8:00A
Closed
Aug 21 2008 8:30P
AHAB
Aug 22 2008 12:00A
Closed
Aug 23 2008 8:30P
THE TRACIE HUNTER BAND + Support @ http://www.traciehunter.com
Aug 24 2008 8:30P
ROY METTE @ http://www.roymette.co.uk
Aug 29 2008 8:30P
THE DOORS ALIVE @ http://thedoorsalive.com
Aug 30 2008 8:30P
THE PHIL BURDETT GROUP @ http://www.philburdett.com
Sep 4 2008 8:30P
THE JAMM @ http://www.thejamm.f9.co.uk
Sep 5 2008 8:30P
THE CLASSIC ROCK SOCIETY PRESENT MAGIC PIE + Support @ http://www.magicpie.net
Sep 6 2008 8:30P
NICKY MOORE’S BLUES CORPORATION + The Joanne Shaw Taylor Band @ http://www.nickymoore.com http://www.joanneshawtaylor.com
Sep 7 2008 8:00P
EILEEN ROSE & THE HOLY WRECK @ http://www.eileenrose.com
Sep 11 2008 8:30P
DEXTER + Support @ http://www.dextermusic.co.uk
Sep 12 2008 8:30P
PINK FRAUD @ http://www.pinkfraud.co.uk
Sep 13 2008 8:30P
STRAY + Machine @ http://www.stray.org.uk
Sep 17 2008 8:30P
VIC COLLINS ALL AGES NIGTH
Sep 18 2008 8:30P
TIN TIN LADY @ http://www.tinytinlady.com
Sep 19 2008 8:30P
THE PILCHARDS
Sep 20 2008 8:30P
FREEWAY @ http://www.terryslesser.com
Sep 21 2008 8:00P
AMY WADGE @ http://www.amywadge.com
Sep 25 2008 8:30P
BILL HURLEY & THE ENFORCERS @ http://www.enforcers-rock.co.uk
Sep 26 2008 8:30P
PORTER @ http://www.porter-live.co.uk
Sep 27 2008 8:30P
THE GROOVE DOCTORS @ http://www.groovedoctors.co.uk

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The Outskirts Of Infinity





Jul 3 2008 10:08 AM

Hi Riga...Are You Experienced?
The Outskirts Of Infinity.... Are You Experienced.
The Jooks of Kent





Jul 1 2008 1:17 PM

Hey folks! Come along on Thoisday to witness the beast that is born when you mix 3 parts JOOK and 1 part DOLLIMORE... free before 9pm brothers and sisters!
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LinDsaY





Jun 27 2008 2:48 AM

Just want to say how much I enjoyed my SURPRISE birthday party at Riga on Sunday - and it certainly was a surprise!!

The Good Old Boys played brilliantly (not surprising, with ex-Strawb and ex-Deep Purple musicians amongst their ranks!).

Roy Hill was also superb - brilliant songs and so funny too.

Thanks so much to Steve for putting up so graciously with all our chatting at the end.
Gaia Epicus





Jun 24 2008 1:10 PM

Thanx for the add :)
New album is coming summer 2008

UK tour:
29.10.08 Pulse Bar, Barnsley
30.10.08 TBA
31.10.08 The Red Lion, Stevenage
01.11.08 Sal Rock N Ale Pub, Nottingham
02.11.08 TBA
03.11.08 TBA
04.11.08 TBA
05.11.08 Old Nicks Tavern, Lincolnshire
06.11.08 Grand Central, Manchester
07.11.08 The Cellar Bar, Blackburn
08.11.08 Marlboro, Ilfracombe
09.11.08 The Junction / RACP, Plymouth







..
Michelle Nichols





Jun 23 2008 6:06 AM

EP + UK TOUR COMING SOON,

New songs,'REACHING OUT' + 'STRANGE'

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KJ





Jun 22 2008 8:52 AM

Ooops! I meant thanks for the ADD, lol x
KJ