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Last update: 27/12/08 18:26

ALL GIGS ARE ALL AGES UNLESS STATED, Under 16’s need to be accompanied by an adult. Under 14’s get in FREE.

December 08 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE

NEW YEARS EVE TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Get em quick!

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.

Tuesday

20:00

23

XMAS QUIZ It’s back, the Zaniest quiz in the world! The Pirates are making their annual appearance plus Xmas goodies and prizes galore!

Free

Wednesday

21:00

24

NAVI-TITY PLAY 08

Come and watch the Staff and friends take part in the maddest Nativity Play of the festive season….and we have a real baby Jesus!

Send any script ideas to riffsbar@hotmail.com

Free

Thursday

25

CHRISTMAS DAY…MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Open 12 – 2pm So come and open your pressies with us J

Friday 26^th – Mon 29^th CLOSED

Tuesday

30

Open 7 – 11pm

Wednesday

31

THE BEST NEW YEARS EVE PARTY IN THE WORLD EVER….AGAIN!!!!

FANCY DRESS…..To make it easy, this years fancy dress theme is whatever you FANCY!

Music from…..SYNTRONIX (80’s) + HOT ROX (70’s) + TEABO

And introducing….DJ EVIL ERNIE + WORLD FAMOUS MAGICIAN, JACK DIAMOND!

FIRST DRINK FREE!!!!!*

Buffet included** – Doors 8pm – Close at 4am’ish – Fancy Dress for a laugh

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE BAR. IF YOU CAN’T GET HERE please Email riffsbar@hotmail.com

Get your tickets early as we have sold out every year…you have been warned! J

The Acts….

80’s PARTY BAND SYNTRONIX

Set includes: ABC - Look Of Love, A-ha - Take On Me, Bronski Beat - Small Town Boy, Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough, Duran Duran – Rio, Erasure - A Little Respect, Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams, Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Relax, Gary Numan - In Cars, Howard Jones - What Is Love?, Human League - Dont You Want Me Baby?, Kraftwerk - The Model, New Order - Blue Monday, Nik Kershaw - Wouldnt It Be Good, OMD - Enola Gaye, Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat, Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls, Simple Minds - Alive And Kicking, Soft Cell - Tainted Love, Spandau Ballet – True, Tears For Fears – Shout, Ultravox – Vienna, Visage - Fade To Grey

Yazoo - Don't Go, Plus many…many more!

70’s GLAM ROCK BAND The SENSATIONAL HOT ROX

HOT ROX are an accomplished (Est. 1994), fun loving "Glam Rock" Tribute Band, specialising in the major hits of the 70's.

We have even been joined on stage by ANDY SCOTT from 70's super group The SWEET and in his words he said.... "this band is brilliant, it's like coming home"

The band will perform "Glam Rock" hits from Slade, Marc Bolan and T-Rex, MUD, Suzi Quatro, The Sweet and many more.

The HOT ROX 70's show is an energetic and highly memorable musical "Blast From The Past" which is guaranteed to get your feet moving and the adrenaline flowing. So dig out your flares and platform shoes and prepare yourselves for a roller coaster ride through the hits of the 70's!

The mighty TEABO

Teabo insight the mind, calms the soul and funks you up!

JACK DIAMOND

"Those are the quickest hands I've seen since I fought Muhammed Ali!" - Sir Henry Cooper

"I'm still looking for that rabbit!" - Frank Bruno M.B.E

DJ EVIL ERNIE

Holding the night together is The maddest DJ in the west with the finest collection of PARTY tracks in the whole WORLD!

*First drink free up to the value of £3.50

**While it lasts!

£15

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January 09 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE

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.

Friday

2

MONSTER SHARK RECORDS Presents……

Monster Shark Records are an independent record label that has recently started by Johnny Webb and Hannah Butler. We will promote any kind of music and each have music tastes that will cover all kinds of music! Your music deserves to be given a chance and here at Monster Shark Records we believe that all kinds of music should be heard!

So, currently we have 1 band signed to our label. Swindon locals Formula 51 whom have been around for a year now and also includes Monster shark records member Johnny as vocalist and Guitarist.

We like to take a personal connection with all the bands we promote as we believe that if you are gonna be apart of our company. The least we can do is do EVERYTHING that we can to get you heard! Even if it means traveling across the country to meet up with the band.

Buying music is the only way to go, It shows you really care about the artist and you are a true fan

http://www.myspace.com/monstersharkrecords

Saturday

3

Tbc Please check back for info.

January 09 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE

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.

Wednesday

20:30

7

The HALF HOUR SESSIONS New bands/original music night. See http://www.myspace.com/riffsbarmusic for details.

Free

Friday

9

ARC Album Launch Party! ARC are from SPACE, they are ACE!

http://www.myspace.com/thisisarc

Saturday

10

ZZ STOP – The UK’s premier tribute to ZZ Top…complete with BEARDS!!!!

http://www.myspace.com/zzstopuk

£5

January 09 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE

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.

Wednesday

20:30

14

The HALF HOUR SESSIONS New bands/original music night. See http://www.myspace.com/riffsbarmusic for details.

Free

Friday

16

DIABLO 13 Album Launch night also featuring VALDEZ & HIP ROUTE plus BARRY’S DISCO!

Diablo 13 come from the deep south (of England, that is) and play garage punk rock that is heavily influenced by the blues and country music!

http://www.myspace.com/diablo13uk

http://www.myspace.com/valdez

http://www.myspace.com/hiproute

http://www.myspace.com/barrysdisco

Free

Saturday

17

The BERRIES – A truly superb tribute to The HOLLIES with amazing harmonies!

http://www.theberriesband.co.uk/

£5

January 09 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE

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.

Wednesday

20:30

21

The HALF HOUR SESSIONS New bands/original music night. See http://www.myspace.com/riffsbarmusic for details.

Free

Thursday

22

BLUES JAM NIGHT! Come and Jam with the house band, all abilities welcome. PA and Backline provided.

What is it?

Riffs Blues Jam is hosted by the house blues band and is a opportunity for you to come down and play the blues on the legendary stage at Riffs – if you impress us enough it might lead to a booking for your band!

How does it work?

The house band will provide and set up the equipment and then at around 9.00pm play a couple of songs to get started. If you want to play simply make yourself known to the house band, tell them what you play and they will add you to the list of musicians. The night ends at 11.00pm so space for playing is limited and is allocated on a purely first come first served basis. If you turn up at 10.30pm there is no guarantee that you will be able to play so please get there in good time! How much time you get to play for obviously depends on numbers on the night to ensure that everybody who wants to gets a go.

What songs do you know?

It’s the Blues! The house band do have a wide repertoire of standard blues tunes ranging from Muddy Waters to Joe Bonamassa, but at the end of the day as long as you can get through a 12 bar progression then beautiful music can be made.

What do I need to bring?

All the backline will be provided. Singers need themselves, drummers need drum sticks and guitar & bass players need an instrument that's in tune – a house guitar & bass will also be on hand.

Please don't bring racks, pedals and amps as this takes away valuable playing time on the night. All this will be provided and is pro quality.

That's it – see you there...........................

Free

Friday

23

The SHE BEATS + V0iD + tbc

The Pop Princesses come town!

http://www.myspace.com/theshebeats

V0iD are ‘Classic Rock with an Indie Twist’ and having worked with two of the Manic Street Preachers’ producers on their debut record….both of whom think that they are one of the finest bands around!

http://www.tourdates.co.uk/V0id

£3

Saturday

24

ASPHERIC Covers Band – Fantastic young covers band fronted by Sarah Covey, best female runner- up in Live and Unsigned out of over 10,000 contestants. Great musicians, one to watch!

http://www.myspace.com/asphericband

Free

January 09 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE

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.

Wednesday

19:30

28

ROCK SCHOOL NIGHT Kids from local schools get to perform with their bands in a proper venue, Rock On! All Ages welcome, youngsters should be accompanied by an adult.

Free

Friday

30

PORT ERIN + SOULSMITH + MORTDELEMER

This 3 piece have been about since 2007 and mix a style of indie, funk and rock in a unique way. They mix the sound very well which keep their tracks fresh and exciting. Vocalist, Reuben Tyghe has a voice that is very distinctive and sets Port Erin out from the rest as well as the rhythms and the sounds that are created by this exciting lot.

http://www.myspace.com/porterin

Soulsmith seem to be shaping quite a diverse sound ranging from funk, rock and metal, through to soul, blues and grunge.

http://www.myspace.com/soulsmithuk

Mortdelemer’s music ranges from sledgehammer riffs and jaw dropping instrumentals to catchy soaring melodies and laid back grooves. It is quite clear that this band have their fingers in all pies - They're not afraid of genre hopping and pull it off without losing their individuality. Hard Rock, Prog, R'N'B, Blues, Reggae, Soul, Metal, Funk, Jazz... you name it, Mortdelamer play it. Buy their debut single SLOW off of ITUNES now and when their EP comes out... Get it. If they're playing near you, go and see them. This is a band not to be missed!

http://www.myspace.com/mortdelamer

£3

Saturday

31

PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE NIGHT We honour the late Richard Wright with a selection of PINK FLOYD tunes performed by fellow musicians and bands. From ECHOES to MONEY it will be a fantastic night!

Free

Febuary 09 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE

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.

Wednesday

20:30

4

The HALF HOUR SESSIONS New bands/original music night. See http://www.myspace.com/riffsbarmusic for details.

Free

Thursday

5

EDDIE MARTIN – The Blues master returns with his all new solo show

A master songwriter, acoustic and electric guitarist, harmonica player and powerful singer, Eddie Martin has been described as "the most remarkable blues man of his generation"

"Easily the best .. guitarist this country has produced since Clapton" What's On In London

"among the UK's most respected musicians, a sassy combination of house-rocking slide and Buddy Guy like pyrotechnics" The Times (London)

"Whether playing as a one-man-band, in a trio or big band,Eddie Martin excels". Blues in Britain.

http://www.eddiemartin.com/

£6

Friday

6

BULLET TRAIN + Support

Bullet Train, a band that first spawned in early 2003 through the ashes of "Entropine." When Chris and Steve Intially appointed Bassist Leo Pulvirenti and Drummer Alex Palfrey, the intention was never going to be about re-inventing the wheel, but restoring faith into the essence of Rock'n'Roll, which seems to have been forgotten. While so many bands try to push rock music into new territory, Bullet Train ignore the latest fads in music and bring a sense of passion, guts and sweat into the foray, which can be witnessed in their live shows and through their songs. Bullet Train: a band for the everyman, a band for the ages.

http://www.myspace.com/bulletxtrain

Saturday

7

SHOT GUNS – AWESOME ITALIAN GUNS n ROSES TRIBUTE!

http://www.myspace.com/shotgunstribute

£5

Febuary 09 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE

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.

Wednesday

20:30

11

BLOODSTOCK METAL TO THE MASSES Heat 1 \m/