James Redhead (vocals)
Ben Steel (guitar)
Simon Miller (bass)
Rob Kidd (drums)
Etkilendikleri
The Kinks, The Clash, The Jam, The Stone Roses, Supergrass, The Coral, Radiohead, Joy Division, Barenaked Ladies(Probably just Ben), David Bowie, Oasis, The Music, Pulp, The La's
Ground Zero for the City of Newcastle's music scene was to be the quayside's Cooperage pub, in whose dusty and crumbling confines the Rigg were unleashed upon an unsuspecting audience on the evening of 11th of November 2004. From that point onwards, the band were never to look back.
Those fortunate enough to witness this event, and all those who were to experience subsequent performances, were destined immediately to become nothing less than enraptured into the Rigg's loving (and slightly sweaty) embrace. As the poet Laureate Yazz once famously wrote, the only way was up, as the dedication between band and followers grew exponentially, with new fans adhering like splattered flies to the Rigg collective's unstoppable bonnet.
Moving from venue to venue like a marauding plague of highly motivated musical locusts, the Rigg family's rock'n'roll trail can easily be discerned in the devastation and utter ruination (well, slightly soiled tables usually) unleashed upon the unfortunate establishments.
In fact, such is the impact of the band's entourage, that it's been said by none other than Professor Stephen Hawking himself that reading the Rigg's gigg history page on the internet reminds him quite a lot of the vast echoes of the birth of the Universe itself.
Except on a much, much, smaller scale.
So, attend a performance by the band if you will. But, upon leaving the venue afterwards with your head awash with new musical possibilities and your shirt stained with the kind of sweat only produced during those rare moments in life when the mind has been genuinely boggled, the band or any member of their following will remind you of these wise words, uttered in warning to all those who are unprepared for the enormity of what they are about to witness: "They're canny good, like". Kevin Rutherford ...............................................................................................................
The Rigg have now been together for over four years in which time they've gathered together a solid base of songs. During this time, some memorable gigs have been played at venues across the North East from cracking stages The Cluny and Academy to the small sweat boxes like Head of Steam. Many a city has been visited including a gig at Liverpool's very well know Cavern Club. Support slots have been enjoyed with some legends in the world of indie music including John Power (ex Cast/La's) and Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs (ex Oasis). Also new and exciting talent in the form of Me My Head, The Bishops and The Maybes have all been supported by this group of lads from Newcastle upon-Tyne. More is to come from the boys in the second half of 2009, so watch this space. We are The Rigg - If you want to offer us a gig, can help promote us, or have any Rigg related questions, please get in touch. Spread the word. Cheers
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I wanted to let you know that we're running a 15% off promotion this week on ALL services! :) This INCLUDES MySpace design, Twitter design, album design, and promotional services! Message us now!
Our song 'Yellow Suit' entered the first FRIEND VOTE Indie Top 100 Chart at No.13 on this week. Maybe our friends can help us get higher up the chart for Monday. Vote for AMYCANBE at http://www.myspace.com/indietop100 Until again, all the best, Amycanbe
Recording sessions on our TV -------------------------------------
Hi,
the last clip of the days at Teatro Petrella has just been uploaded on our TV schedule...
Thankyou for your valued friendship and kind support, please tell your friends to come to 'Friend Vote' Indie Top 100 and help find the undiscovered talent on MySpace, your vote really counts! All the best, Keith.
hey there, thanks alot for becoming our friend, did you get a chance to pop past and listen to our tunes? if so what you think?. Keep in contact, we feel alot of people have friends for the numbers but we want to know you! Hope your ok? Peace.. Lc - Praxis IV x
Hi there, The Rigg! We'd love to design a custom MySpace profile for you! We also offer full website design, flyer/poster design, and more. Check out our portfolio on our MySpace page.
You can also visit a few of our most recent MySpace Designs:
If you're a local artist/musician, manager or promoter and you'd like to be more self-sufficient through your creative projects and you have a degree ... then why not try this new Masters course at the University of Bolton starting in September ...
Hello The Rigg-SIGNED TO METROPOLIS RECORDS. Here's what's happening on Saturday 25th July at The Red Rooms...
£4/£3NUS 8pm - 11pm
FOLLOWED BY...
This SATURDAY at Newcastles best Back Alley ClubNight!
Expect to hear a charmingly random selection, including the likes of the following.
MGMT, The Specials, Prince, The Kinks, Crystal Castles, David Bowie, Prodigy, Blur, Hot Chip, The Smiths, Daft Punk, The Cure, Friendly Fires, The Beatles, Human League, Led Zep, The Clash, Oasis, Depeche Mode, The Streets, Stevie Wonder, Kasabian, Sister Sledge, CSS, Beastie Boys, Kings Of Leon, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Calvin Harris, The Stone Roses, Green Day, Jay Z, Duran Duran, T Rex, Detroit Social Club, James Brown, AC/DC, Shiny Toy Guns, The Who, The Chemical Bros., Maximo Park, ABC, Chic, Roxy Music, Blondie, Supergrass, Adam & The Ants, Queen, The Coral, Bloc Party, Justice, Tom Jones, Mystery Jets, Pulp, MIA, The Libertines, De La Soul, The Cribs, Erasure, Primal Scream, Curtis Mayfield, Snoop Dogg, Girls Aloud, Jimi Hendrix, Gossip, Verve, Joy Division, The Jam, The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Pink Floyd, Kanye West, The Charlatans, The Supremes, Kraftwerk, Talking Heads...
PLEASE NOTE NEW REVENGE PRICES: £3 b4 11.30 £5 after £4 NUS/Guestlist
Drinks from £2.00
REDROOMS is situated above The Blackett Arms, near Grainger Market, Monument.
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