Riley are a talented four piece guitar band hailing from the Black Country.
Their sound combines singer/song writer Dave Robertson’s roots
in Liverpudlian indie with the popular West Midlands sound that is
currently emerging. This gives them a very unique style that backs
up strong, commanding lyrics with an exciting new variation on traditional
indie music.
After forming in July 2001, Riley have worked
hard to achieve the acclaim that they are
starting to receive. They are excited and
passionate about
playing live and this is reflected through their exhilarating performances.
There is no doubt that is what has led to the success that they have
had in 2003. They were voted as Band of 2003 by the Midlands biggest
radio station, Heart FM and again by critically acclaimed Ryan’s
Gig Guide and The Fly. Their demo was chosen as BBC Merseyside’s
Demo of the Week and they are regulars on the BBC Raw Talent Show. They
have also made a number of high profile appearances including an outing
to the Birmingham Arts Festival, headlining the Mi5/UKSounds showcase
at Manchester’s In The City festival, a slot on Carlton TV’s
Exposure show and even a cameo role in an independent film.
After their success in the UK, Riley recently
spent a five day stint in Upstate New York
to play a concert at Sopranos star James
Gandolfini’s
Vines restaurant for the Banjo Radio Group. This led to a variety of
radio interviews and acoustic performances, all of which were very well
received and have been asked back for a 12 date tour of Upstate New York
in December.
Riley’s continued success at home and
abroad has lead to high expectations of their
forthcoming debut album and EP, which has
been produced by Paul
Walton, who has previously worked with the likes of Madonna, U2, New
Order and No Doubt.
Highlights include:
Heart FM Band of 2003
BBC Radio Merseyside Demo of the week
Ryan’s Gig Guide Band of the Year
BBC Raw Talent Show Regular
Birmingham Arts Festival - September 14th 2003
Independent Film Camio Role - September 2003
In the City, Manchester, Mi5/UKSounds showcase - September 15th 2003
BBC Raw Talent live acoustic set - September 25th 2003
Welly Club Hull, Gig - September 25th 2003
Upstate New York, USA, Oneonta WZOZ BanJo Radio Interview - October 2nd
2003
Upstate New York, USA, Oneonta WONY Radio Interview/Acoustic - October
2nd 2003
Upstate New York, USA, Oneonta WZOZ BanJo Radio Acoustic/Interview -
October 3rd 2003
Upstate New York, USA, Oneonta concert for BanJo Radio Group at James
Gandolfini's (Sopranos) Vines Restaurant - October 4th 2003
Carlton TV Exposure show appearance - Aired October 2003
Shed, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, Gig - October 11th 2003
Channel M TV, Footage on the Boxed Show - October 2003
Shed, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, Gig - 6th November 2003
Upcoming highlights include:
Sit Up EP, Internet and Gig Release - 22nd November 2003
Cavern, Liverpool, Gig - 22nd November 2003
Roadmender, Northampton Gig - 12th December 2003
UKsounds.com website feature - TBA
Supporting Paul Carrack in Birmingham - 15th January 2004
Sit Up EP, General Shop Release - January 2004
Supporting Jesus Jones on UK Tour - February 2004
Upstate New York, USA Tour - March 2004
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