The Riojas

ABOUT

The Riojas are a four piece self-contained band providing an eclectic and varied mix of Rock and Pop anthems from the 60's right through to today's music.
The band is based in the East Lancashire area, and has their own PA system and stage lighting.
Their extensive setlist provides music for all ages, including songs from The Beatles, Queen, Bryan Adams, Free, Thin Lizzy, Van Morrison, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jimi Hendrix, Roy Orbison, Oasis, Tom Petty, The Cult, The Manic Street Preachers, Stereophonics and many more.
Their current line-up comprises:
John Pilling – Lead/Rhythm Guitar and Lead Vocals
Paul Proctor - Bass & Backing Vocals
Nigel Kellett - Percussion & Backing Vocals
Chris McIlveen – Rhythm/Lead Guitar and Band Admin
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theriojas
Website - https://www.theriojas.co.uk
Phone: 07747 056412
Email: [email protected]
Please contact us for further details and availability.

Screen name:: ChromaChris
Member since:: Apr 03 2014; Active within 2 weeks
Level of commitment:: Moderately Committed
Years together:: 5
Gigs played:: 50 to 100
Tend to practice:: 1 time per week
Age:: 69 years

Influences

My main influences are the major rock bands of the 60s and 70s, such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin etc. However we also play more recent stuff as well.
A typical set list from our recent gigs would be as follows :

Yellow - Coldplay
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Chasin Cars - Snow Patrol
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Bartender & The Thief - Stereophonics
Praying - Plan B
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
500 Miles - The Proclaimers
Mustang Sally - The Commitments
Hey Jude - The Beatles

Members Of Band

Our current line-up is as follows:
John - Vocals, rhythm & lead guitar
Chris (myself) - rhythm & lead guitar
Paul - Bass
Nigel - Drums

EQUIPMENT

PRS CE24 Custom
PRS SE24
Fender USA Strat
Taylor 814ce
Ibanez Artcore AS53
Marshall JVM 410C
Marshall JVM 410H
Marshall 1969 12 x 4 Cab
Marshall MG30CFX
Boss GT-100
Various effects pedals
Boss WL60 wireless guitar system
Line6 wireless guitar system