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Welcome to Riffs Gig Guide, “Without a doubt, the friendliest and finest LIVE Music Venue in the Area”
LIVE MUSIC generally starts around 9pm and finishes around 11pm. 10:30 finish Wednesdays.
OPENING TIMES:
Monday CLOSED ALL DAY
Tuesday 6pm – 11pm
Wednesday 6pm – 11pm
Thursday 6pm – 11pm
Friday 6pm – LATE
Saturday 6pm – LATE
Sunday 12pm – 3pm/ 7pm – 10:30pm
You can usually pay on the door unless the Event is sold out. Tickets also available from Swindon Visitor Information Centre or Buy on-line@ http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/590
ALL GIGS ARE ALL AGES UNLESS STATED, Under 16’s need to be accompanied by an adult. Under 14’s get in FREE.
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MARCH 2010 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE |
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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. |
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Wednesday |
17 |
“LORD BISHOP ROCKS” BATTLE OF THE BANDS! Heat 3: tbc + PSALMS + FROM RUIN 1st Prize: A weekend in Germany with “The LORD” inc. Food, accommodation, Tour Manager & use of backline. It will be a showcase for the POPKILLAZ Agency for future booking possibilities! The final will be held on May 8th when the LORD brings his Hard Rock show to RIFFS!!
If you are interested in playing please email riffsbar@hotmail.com |
£3 |
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Thursday |
18 |
GORILLA + GONGA “heavy doom, high energy aggressive, progressive and regressive songs”
Gorilla http://www.myspace.com/mygorillaspace |
£3 |
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Friday |
19 |
The BOB BOWLES & SAM KELLY BAND Two very special players unite for one very special gig! Further guests tba.
Bob Bowles is known for his bluesy guitar playing and his soulful voice. He plays a mixture of acoustic and electric gigs either solo or with his band. Bob has recorded and worked with some great musicians including Chip Bailey, Jamie Cullum and the late Kev Wilkinson (of Squeeze and Howard Jones).
Sam Kelly - Voted into Blues in Britain 'Gallery of the Greats' after winning UK Drummer of the Year, five years running!
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£4 |
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Saturday |
20 |
SMASHfest! – Charity Fundraiser for this worth Swindon Youth Project. 6pm Kick Off
Napoleon
in Rags
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£3 |
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Sunday |
21 |
The JAY TAMKIN BAND + Support
Jay Tamkin is a guitar player who has received critical acclaim from classic rock magazine, has performed sessions for the BBC Radio 2 Paul Jones Show and has performed at Glastonbury. He is off to Europe in April for a full tour and festival dates and has chosen Riffs Bar to play their one and only UK warm up show!
"Jay Tamkin is one of the finest blues based
musicians performing in the UK today. He has developed a large
array of inventive and excellently crafted songs while his live show
demonstrates his explosive skills on guitar and keyboards" - Duncan
Beattie-Reviewer for Blues Matters Magazine
http://jaytamkinband.com/ |
£5 |
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Monday |
22 |
KIDS CAN’T FLY + SLAGERIJ + The FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT
KIDS CAN'T FLY http://www.myspace.com/kidscantfly "Strength in Numbers is a near perfect
collection of hooky tunes with more energy than a Siberian husky on a
plethora of recreational highs!" - Alter the Press (4/5) SLAGERIJJ http://www.myspace.com/slagerij420 Armed with the love of good times, partying it up, ska mooosic, punk-rock attitude and style, this 3 piece is out to kick ass playing some punked up stompin' ska!!! With some exciting catchy songs like Cant Stop a Nation, Chill Out, Off On a Mission, Move Your Feet, Down My Street and many more!!!
THE FOLLOWING ANNOUCEMENT http://www.myspace.com/thefollowingannouncement Hailing
from Bristol (UK) pop punk trio The Following Announcement are set to release
and tour some of their best material to date. After spending the last year on
the road promoting their last album “In Secret Places” the band return with
the single “Jenny”. The band is out to make sure that theirs is a name that
slides off every music fan’s tongue with ease. Delivering their energetic brand
of pop punk and entertainment. |
£3 |
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Wednesday |
24 |
“LORD BISHOP ROCKS” BATTLE OF THE BANDS! Heat 4: ATARAXIS VIBRATION + HOTEL 75 + KTUNK 1st Prize: A weekend in Germany with “The LORD” inc. Food, accommodation, Tour Manager & use of backline. It will be a showcase for the POPKILLAZ Agency for future booking possibilities! The final will be held on May 8th when the LORD brings his Hard Rock show to RIFFS!!
If you are interested in playing please email riffsbar@hotmail.com |
£3 |
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Thursday |
25 |
The JOHNNY HENDERSON EXPERIENCE The Jonny Henderson Experience will give you a night of blues, soul and rock not to be forgotten!
The band comprises of Jonny Henderson, legendary Hammond organ player, his debut album 'where did I leave my keys' is getting air-play and critical acclaim the world over! Johnny can often be found touring the world with Matt Schofield amongst others, check him out at http://www.jonnyhenderson.com/
On Drums we have Evan Jenkins, hailing from New Zealand Evan has become one of the very best drummers in the country, currently playing and touring with the Neil Cowley Trio, he has played Glastonbury, The Montreal jazz festival, Jools Holland etc etc, Evan has also done sessions with Eric Clapton, Hayley Westenra, Dom Brown etc etc, http://www.myspace.com/evanjenkins
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finally on vocals and guitar is Simon Law, often touring and tour managing,
Simon rarely gets a chance to play and perform himself, with influences such
as Jimi Hendrix, BB King and Albert King Simon's roots are well and truly in
the blues, a real tone 'nut' he writes for Guitarist Magazine and works with some
of the biggest names in the music business. |
£5 |
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Friday |
26 |
MEMM Presents: The CITIZENS + LOUNGE FLY + BODYGLASS + SHANNON SAUNDERS
The Citizens
(http://www.myspace.com/thecitizensmusic) |
£3 |
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Saturday |
27 |
PENFOLD – PARTY NIGHT @ RIFFS! Featuring songs from: SNOW PATROL, THE FRATELLIS, THE ZUTONS, RAZORLIGHT, THE KOOKS, KAISER CHIEFS, ORSON, ARCTIC MONKEYS, THE KILLERS, ROLLING STONES. Plus Party stuff, Dance stuff, Cheesey stuff etc etc. |
£3 |
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Wednesday |
31 |
RAGDOLL MAGAZINE PARTY NIGHT! More madness and Mayhem from the Ragdoll team |
FREE |
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APRIL 2010 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE |
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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. |
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Thursday |
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ACOUSTICA @ RIFFS feat NICK FELIX & RACHEL GITTUS
Yes its true, "Acoustica" will be taking over Riffs bar on the first Thursday of the Month, Starting on April 1st with Nick Felix and Rachel Gittus. It will be a great night of chilled mellow tunes from some of the Southwests best singer/songwriters. These nights are guaranteed to be a great evening out and if there are any budding musicians out there come along and play a song or two |
Free |
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Friday |
2 |
The ROLLING ZONES the ultimate in “Stones” entertainment !
The
Rolling Zones burst to the fore in 2009 when Mick Jogger and Charlie Rocks,
both formerly of the Rollin’ Clones, decided to get back on the road after a
“sabbatical” spell . The show is full of action, colour and above all a real expression of “live” essential Rolling Stones songs, great for listening, dancing and having a wild time !
All the members of The Rolling Zones are very experienced musicians with both Mick Jogger and Charlie Rocks bringing many years of touring and performing Stones material to the mix. The result...a fresh and dramatic interpretation played with a raw, deft yet powerful feel! |
£6 |
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Saturday |
3 |
The FRED HOT CHILI PEPPERS + CALM LIKE A BOMB
2 AWESOME TRIBUTES, ONE NIGHT! RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS + RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
WE ARE THE UK'S FUNKIEST RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS TRIBUTE band who cater
for new as well as the old skool fans. You can visit our official website at http://www.fredhotchilipeppers.com
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Wednesday |
7 |
BLOODSTOCK METAL TO THE MASSES BOTB Heat 1
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£4 |
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Thursday |
8 |
“LORD BISHOP ROCKS” BATTLE OF THE BANDS! SEMI-FINAL 1st Prize: A weekend in Germany with “The LORD” inc. Food, accommodation, Tour Manager & use of backline. It will be a showcase for the POPKILLAZ Agency for future booking possibilities! The final will be held on May 8th when the LORD brings his Hard Rock show to RIFFS!! |
£3 |
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Friday |
9 |
IAN GRANT’S 60th BIRTHDAY BASH! With The BOB BOWLES BLUES BAND All money raised on the door will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Research Trust or donate online at www.justgiving.com/iangrant60 |
£5 |
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Saturday |
10 |
SIMON’S BIG FIVE-O PARTY NIGHT with PENFOLD + Mystery Guest Band? Ohhh Errrr! |
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Sunday |
11 |
The LISTENING DEVICE...WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF TOM WAITS BECAME LEAD SINGER OF COLDPLAY ? The answer perhaps is The Listening Device, each song tells a story, emotive and thought provoking. We leave the rest to your perception.... The Listening Device are somewhere between Ray Charles and Nick Cave...JOOLS HOLLAND |
Free |
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Wednesday |
14 |
BLOODSTOCK METAL TO THE MASSES BOTB Heat 2
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£4 |
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Thursday |
15 |
SAM KELLY’S STATION HOUSE + Support
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£3 |
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Friday |
16 |
MIS-LED + Support |
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Saturday |
17 |
WHO’S NEXT, the UK's premier live tribute to The Who.
They capture a magical point in time when many believe that The Who were the greatest rock and roll band on earth. Who's Next's live show aims to recreate this period in the early 1970's with the aid of authentic stage wear and instruments. The result is a time capsule ride back to the days of Live at Leeds, The Isle of Wight Festival, Tanglewood and the Fillmore shows. It is a must for any Who fan! Their set includes all of Pete Townshend's classic pop songs from adrenaline-fuelled Mod classics such as “I can't explain”, “Substitute” and “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere” to the psychedelic imagery of “Tommy's” “Pinball Wizard”, “Sparks” and “Amazing Journey”, not forgetting rock anthems like “My Generation”, “Baba O'Riley” and a show-stopping version of “Won't Get Fooled Again”. Since the band first formed in the summer of 2003 they have toured extensively in the UK and in Europe. Who's Next have performed at Europe's most prestigious music venues and festivals. In August 2007 they played to an audience of over 6,000 people at the Bulldog Bash, Europe's largest biker's festival. |
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Wednesday |
21 |
BLOODSTOCK METAL TO THE MASSES BOTB Heat 3
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Thursday |
22 |
DUMPY’S RUSTY NUTS + The WORRIED MEN Biker-style 60s and 70s heavy rock boogie and blues rock from one of the hardest touring metal bands around.
Dumpy’s Rusty Nuts Formed in 1981, Dumpy’s Rusty Nuts have rocked audiences both nationally and internationally for the past 27 years. Taking influences from Clapton, Hendrix and Pink Floyd, DRN play original hard driving music along with classic 60s/70s covers. This tight 3-piece is led by charismatic front man Dumpy, a dynamic guitarist renowned for his unique sense of humour! So don’t miss this opportunity to experience Rock & Blues at its blistering best!
JAMIE THYERS WORRIED MEN have ....played
over 2,500 gigs ... been given the nod of approval and shared the bill with many
established and influential artistes (Robin Trower, Jefferson Starship,
Wishbone Ash, etc.) … toured the UK non-stop ... performed at countless
festivals and bike rallies ... and these road tested veterans have only just
begun! Check
out www..theworriedmen.com or
Buy online @ http://www.wegottickets.com/location/590 |
£6adv/£8door |
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Friday |
23 |
SENTURIA Presents…. |
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Saturday |
24 |
FLIP THE BIRD + HOT ROX |
£3 |
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Wednesday |
28 |
BLOODSTOCK METAL TO THE MASSES BOTB Heat 4
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Thursday |
29 |
RAG DOLL MAGAZINE CLUB NIGHT |
Free |
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Friday |
30 |
PARTY NIGHT! SYNTRONIX – The COUNTRY’S PREMIER TRIBUTE TO THE 80’s!
Some of their set list……. ABC - Look Of Love A-ha - Take On Me A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV Animotion - Obsession Assembly - Never Never Band Aid - Do They Know Its Christmas? Blancmange - Living On The Ceiling Bronski Beat - Small Town Boy Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence Depeche Mode - Everything Counts Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough Depeche Mode - People are People Duran Duran - Planet Earth Duran Duran - Rio Duran Duran - Save a Prayer Erasure - A Little Respect Erasure - Sometimes Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams Fiction Factory - Feels Like Heaven Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes Gary Numan - In Cars Howard Jones - What Is Love? Human League - Dont You Want Me Baby? Human League - Love Action 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 - Opportunities Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls Simple Minds - Alive And Kicking Soft Cell - Tainted Love Spandau Ballet - Gold Spandau Ballet - True Tears For Fears - Shout Ultravox - Vienna Visage - Fade To Grey Wham - Last Christmas Yazoo - Don't Go |
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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. |
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Saturday |
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Friday |
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FRAGILE – The ULTIMATE YES TRIBUTE
The band that toured with YES and ASIA guitar legend Steve Howe, and performed at top UK festival with YES & John Lennon drummer Alan White in 2009. ".....Fragile, I must say, pretty much knocked my socks off.....they had it down. The guys were great, Steve and all the lads were really good" - STEVE HOWE on Planet Rock Radio.
Tickets also available from Swindon Visitor Information Centre or Buy on-line@ http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/590 |
£10adv |
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Saturday |
8 |
LORD BISHOP ROCKS plus….. BATTLE OF THE BANDS! FINAL
AN INTRODUCTION TO LORD BISHOP
ROCKS – The KINGS of SexRock Already established in Europe as a hugely in-demand artist who has
risen to give rock music a mighty kiss in the rear, and a veteran of non-stop
euro gigs and festivals in the past few years. Lord Bishop is the "black giant" (two meters plus 120 kg)
from New York City and with his Sex Rock gang produce a daring and crazy
mixture of dirty Rock’n’Roll, Funk, sweat, Soul, sex appeal and power. "LORD BISHOP ROCKS" are the Loudest, Funkiest, Dirtiest Hard Rock Trio to land on the planet Earth in decades. In 2005 the ‘American Lies Tour’ hits countries like Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Romania, Hungary, Italy, Czech Republic, Ireland and the UK with over 180 gigs. Next years plans include LORD BISHOP ROCKS first tour to ASIA i.e JAPAN, KOREA, CHINA.
Those who see the band live, will all leave at the end of the night with huge smiles on their faces from the musical orgasm that is LORD BISHOP ROCKS. |
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Saturday |
22 |
Why watch a STATUS QUO tribute when you can see….
JOHN COGHLAN’S QUO the bedrock of the British Rock group Status Quo. The band performs all the Status Quo hits and favourites from the Coghlan years: 1962 - 1982.
John Coghlan joined Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster in their newly-formed band in 1962 and the group went through a series of names, including Traffic Jam, before meeting up with Rick Parfitt and becoming Status Quo in the late 60s. A long string of hit records, successful worldwide tours and television appearance followed for the next 20 years: the hits included Pictures of Matchstick Men; Down Down; Caroline; Rain; Rockin' All Over the World, and many more. http://www.johncoghlan.com/main/
Tickets also available from Swindon Visitor Information Centre or Buy on-line@ http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/590 |
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Thursday |
27 |
BEN MILLS….of X Factor Fame…but he’s an accomplished musician & Songwriter!
Kent based Ben Mills shot to fame after coming third on series three of the X Factor in 2006. His success on this show resulted in a recording contract with SonyBMG and the subsequent release of his debut album, "Picture Of You", in March 2007.
Since then Ben has travelled the length and breadth of the country, appearing at a range of venues to rave reviews. His natural talent for performing live, coupled with the reputation he has for always giving time to his fans, is securing him a very strong following.
As well as being an accomplished musician, playing both the guitar and piano, Ben is also an extremely talented songwriter. In June 2009, established soul singer, Mica Paris, released her "Born Again" album and included a cover version of "Nothing But The Truth", having fallen in love with the song when she heard it. Ben has also co-written a song called "Old Habits Die Hard" with Irish singer/songwriter, Marc Roberts, for Marc's latest album, "The Promise".
Over the past year Ben has dedicated time to writing and recording material for his second album and previews of some of these new songs can be found on his Official MySpace page.
In addition to pursuing his solo career, Ben recently formed and fronts the Rod Stewart tribute band, Simply Rod. Ben is the patron for two local charities, Walk With Michael and Miles Of Smiles : Kent Kids. He also actively supports Demelza House, a children's residential hospice in Sittingbourne, Kent. |
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Friday - Monday |
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RIFFSTOCK 2010 CHARITY FUNDRAISER – The ORIGINAL MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR
MAY 28nd – 31st - Raising money for Charity
Annually held over the Spring Bank Holiday at the end of May, RIFFSTOCK is a mini music festival and much more. Taking place inside Riff's Bar in Greatfield, the event is FREE to attend and audiences are encouraged to donate to charity and good causes in the area.
There will be over 30 bands performing over the weekend
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JUNE 2010 CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO RIFFS WEBSITE |
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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. |
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Saturday
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HELP FOR HEROES Fundraiser
Lineup so far…..
Long Tall
Shorty ..... www.myspace.com/longtallshortyuk |
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Whilst every care is taken in preparing the event information, cancellations and alterations are sometimes inevitable. Please call to ensure your chosen event is on.
Whatever mood you are in there'll always be something to suit you through the week at Riff's but as with everything, things change, so keep an eye on the website for the latest info.
New local information section added at the bottom of the home page including Bus information - http://www.riffsbar.biz
Riffs Bar
26 Greatfield, Nr. Hook, Swindon, SN4 8EQ
Tel: 01793 778304 email riffsbar@hotmail.com