Introducing The Rinky Dinks:
Bristol’s first ukulele supergroup!
Comprising musicians drawn from a number of Bristol bands past and present and representing musical genres as diverse as hip hop, metal, house and pop; The Dinks aim to wrestle back all the best tunes from the ubiquitous guitar bands!
The idea really took off when Mike Tripp (Trippy, The Kerbs) lent Joe Brown (Trippy, Funky Onion) a ukulele over Christmas 2005. After a few rehearsals with drummer Neil Watkins (T Minus 50, All Creatures) and Trev Maybury (The Happy Testicles, Fez Townsend Big Band) on bass they played their first gig at the Mayors Arms, Bristol in April 2006.
After that first gig, Ieuan Macey (Trippy, T Minus 50)
was drafted in to play bass and Trev took up the ukulele, creating the final line up of three ukuleles, a bass guitar and a snare drum.
Since then The Rinky Dinks have continued to build their live reputation in and around the South West and have played gigs as diverse as the Nailsea Beer Festival and the Bristol Harbourside Festival.
The Rinky Dinks are always busy adding some fresh new songs to their set, so make sure you catch the Rinky Dinks’ unique take on pop music from the ‘30’s to the ‘00’s soon!
9 to 5 @ The Farm, Bristol - June 2009
The Love Cats @ LAB, Bristol - April 2009
Ring of Fire @ Bristol Harbourside Festival - Summer 2007
Should I Stay Or Should I Go @ the Thekla for Bristol Harbourside Festival, 28th July 2007
Finally, we'll sign off with a big thanks to Iyers for the great vids! Nice one!
We’ve just received delivery of our brand new t-shirts and splendid they look too! We will obviously be selling them at gigs but if you can’t wait that long or travel that far then they are also available to order online…
There are two designs available – the brand new target t-shirt:
Womens – black, small and medium available
Mens – black, medium, large and extra large available
Or our old skool logo design:
Womens – navy blue, small and medium available
Mens – olive, medium, large and extra large available
If you would like us to send you a t-shirt please follow the ordering instructions below and don’t forget to tell us which design and size you would like!
*All t-shirts cost £10 plus post and packaging of £1.60 anywhere in the UK, £2.60 to Europe and £4.80 to the rest of the world.
Postage costs will increase if you require more than one t-shirt - email therinkydinks@yahoo.co.uk for more information.
Rinky Dinks CD – ‘Oh Yes!’ available to buy
Our 1st CD – ‘Oh Yes!’ is out now. Featuring 7 tracks from our latest set and artwork designed by our esteemed drummer Quinby, it’s a must for uke fanatics everywhere!
* To cover post and packaging costs, the CD will cost £6.15 to anywhere in the UK, £7 to Europe and £7.50 to the rest of the world.
The postage costs may increase if you require more than one CD - email therinkydinks@yahoo.co.uk for more information.
If you would like to get a CD or t-shirt posted directly to you here is what you need to do:
1. Email your name, address and how many CDs or t-shirts you would like (don’t forget design and size you want) to: therinkydinks@yahoo.co.uk
2. You will receive an email from paypal requesting payment. Just click on the link in the email and pay with your credit or debit card, or paypal account
3. Once payment has been received we will send you your gear and you can get uke-ing!
The Rinky Dinks on Twitter!
In an effort to keep up with the kids, we've got Twittered right up! Keep up with our thoughts, insights and general ramblings here!
The Rinky Dinks on Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show (again)!
We appeared on the Sean Keaveny Breakfast Show again on Boxing Day 2008. We went up to pre-record this Christmas special a couple of weeks "prior to" and ripped out 3 tunes - including a special festive number!
The Rinky Dinks On Radio 1!
Colin Murray played American Idiot from our CD on his show on Tuesday 4th November and was very nice about it too! Lovin' your work Colin!
The Rinky Dinks on BBC Radio 6 Music!
What a blast, appearing live on proper, national digital radio! On 21 March '08 we appeared on Shaun Keaveny’s Breakfast Show.
We played two tunes live on air, had a good chat with the man (see our media player for the full lowdown), and "Toasted The Nation" too!
The climax to the show was playing Won't Get Fooled Again live with Shaun guesting on his own flying V uke, watched by none other than Alan Carr!?! It was a surreal yet amazing experience, something we could easily get used to! Massive thanks to Shaun for his hospitality on the day, if you've never listened to the show make sure you tune in!
Check our living legend Iyer's latest vid - proper job!
We realise how this is quite obviously automated and you will probably consider it as spam and ignore it.. but if you are feeling the need for a some fresh new music please visit our page and give our new EP a listen. We've worked really hard on it and had some excellent feedback so far and would love to hear what you guys think.
"Exciting, Striding and assured. It has an energy reminiscant of everything that was good about the Klaxons debut album.." - BBC Radio Bristol.
"The overall sound echoes that of Bloc Party but with great conviction and sophistication. Go see them live if you can." - iTunes review.
It's also available to buy through our website and itunes if you really do like it.
Please check out our new comedic “vampire bankers” music video. The guy who directed this also directed Madonna’s first music vid. We think it’s pretty funny. It’s available as a free mp3 download on http://www.ukejackson.com
Thanks for being our friend! Uke Jackson and the NY Ukulele Ensemble
guess what Santa brought me for xmas? a CD of best ukeband in the world - thanks Dinks!! its been getting lots of play during our festive celebrations and bringing joy to whoever has the pleasure of hearing it. I'm sure 2009 will see you going from strength to strength x happy new beer x
AAHHHH Brendan was right - he came home last night all fired up saying 'a uke band was just playing American Idiot' on R1 - wonder if it was the RinkyDinks or have they been totally ripped off?' I'll put his mind at rest - WELL DONE BOYS - see you att he ringers on 22nd!! xxx
Hey Rinky Dinks, some of us are going to head over to Brighton for the mass ukulele strum at Paddle Around the Pier on Sunday 6th July. Look forward to seeing you then!
Hi Mike (and the rest of the boys) Thanks for the email. I finally got round to releasing an album of my instrumental music called "Playing in cloud". I've given Nick Parsons a copy but by all means have a listen on my website www. kevdavies. co. uk and let me know what you think. I won't be offended!!! Kev Davies
Easy guys, is a pleasure to be hearing from you, really enjoyed listening to your variations and musing of some classuic tunes, the ukulele rocks!! look forward to seeing and hearing you live, bring it on!
checked out your site!! nice!!!!!! we wont be playing jesters on the 4th as we have a radio session but can hook up again soon if ya want! if youve got time have a listen a nd leave us a comment if you dig the tunes! cheers
HOWDY-DOODLEY-DO-COCK-A-DOODLE LET'S WAKE THE DEAD...
Welcome to the Thingumajigs' virtual sphere of friendship and thanks for the add. We're glad you appreciate our music. Please try to come and join us at one of our gigs where we will deliver a delightful gallimaufry of ditties, melodies and serenades for your aural pleasure.
Drop beats, not bombs. Make music, not wars. Drink tea, not monkey urine. Thingumajigs is a good time band so always remember to get thingumajiggywithit - YEAH!
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