The Rigmarollers
21st Century Speakeasy Music
Otterton Mill - Otterton Mill, Fore Street, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, UK
The Rigmarollers bring the joy to packed-out shows with their fresh take on upbeat jazzy blues. Firmly established as live favourites and festival headliners, they are constantly finding new audiences.
Cerys Matthews has featured them on her Radio 2 Blues Show, as did Jazz FM’s David Freeman on Blues & Boogie. The magazines Blues in Britain and Blues Blast (USA) have both handed them great reviews.The Rigmarollers are a dynamic three-piece, who make a massive sound with vocals, guitar, sousaphone, percussion and harmonica.
A new album of original music is coming this year, following up on ‘21st Century Speakeasy’ and ‘Mr Crump Don’t Like It’.
Harmonica virtuoso Ed Hopwood honed his skills in celebrated UK bands. Julian Marshall has travelled widely in Europe and the US playing music in many traditions. Ewan Penkey is highly acclaimed for his mastery of the sousaphone and double bass. For some shows the trio are joined by clarinettist Lucy Tasker to add an extra dash of New Orleans jazz.
Together they blast out an infectious, joyful and upbeat groove, always getting crowds dancing and singing, frequently earning ‘best live band’ reviews.
The Rigmarollers sell out shows across the UK. They are popular regulars at London’s celebrated Green Note and other venues, while the many festivals they feature at include: Sidmouth Jazz & Blues, Fire in the Mountain, Purbeck Valley, Ealing Blues, The Idler, Upton Blues, Swanage Folk, Rustic Stomp, Leek Blues & Americana.
“Really love that. It chugs along nicely, doesn’t it?” Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 2
“I like the upbeatness. Lifts the mood.” David Freeman, Jazz FM
“Check out The Rigmarollers — they’re great!” Deke Dickerson
“Refreshingly joyful.” Blues in Britain Magazine
“A lot of fun.” Blues Blast Magazine (USA)
“You guys really get it” Robert Hokum, Ealing Blues Festival
“The Rigmarollers were a joy” Bournemouth Echo
“The best band we’ve ever had here” Wirral Blues Club
The albums 21st Century Speakeasy and Mr Crump Don’t Like It are on all streaming sites. The Duke of Rent video is on YouTube.
ABOUT OUR LIVE MUSIC GIGS
- Our live music events are held outside under the stars in our courtyard during the summer.
- Ticket price covers music only. Pre-booking required.
- Doors open at 6pm.
- Food served 6pm to 7.30pm. Pre-booking not required.
- Live music starts at 8pm.
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