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The Ridgeways

Rank #49 Sheffield, UK Alternative

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Members: Brian, Russell, Jon, Mike

Sounds Like: Squeeze, The Ramones, Elvis Costello

Label: Malpais

Bio: Only at the end of 2011 did The Ridgeways finally arrive at a committed line-up, delays in the promotion of the album ‘Soma Nation’ being due to personal and personnel matters. The album draws on many diverse musical influences, it’s lyrical point of reference echoing several Orwell/Huxley-style ... See Full Bio

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“Next up we drop into the Frog & Parrot (it used to have 2 giant parrots and 3 large frogs in it many years ago, but I doubt the smoky pub atmosphere did them any good) and catch The Ridgeways who make a fine old school pop / punk noise with a twangy Shadows guitar sound. Their bass player appears to be one of the other band members sons. I like them, one to look out for ”

— Alex Staszko, louderthanwar.com review of Tramlines gig 22 July 12

“‘They really could do no wrong and with the ability to chop and change genres at the drop of a hat whilst retaining their edgy topical quips, it really was an outstanding set!In an almost unprecedented moment, they were asked for an encore and were more than happy to oblige with a cover of Human league’s ‘Life Kills’, an interestingly perfect choice for an interestingly perfect band! They are booked for the Sunday gig at The Frog & Parrot as part of the Tramlines weekend and I strongly urge you to see them!’”

— Geoff Buckthorpe, Sheffield Scenester review of Cremorne gig 29 June 12

“The Ridgeways reinvigorate traditional guitar rock and make it sound rather exciting again” - ”

— Mark Ellen, The Word Magazine on Brave New World

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Ridgeways Thanks
Aug 21, 2012
Thanks to all who have come to see our first round of gigs, friended us, followe... [more]

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May 10

The Greystones
Sheffield, UK | 12:00pm
The Greystones
Sheffield, UK
Fri May 10 12:00pm
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2012
Aug 10

The Greystones
Sheffield, YOR, UK | 8:00pm
The Greystones
Sheffield, YOR, UK
Fri Aug 10, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Jul 22

Frog and Parrot
Sheffield, YOR, UK | 4:00pm
Frog and Parrot
Sheffield, YOR, UK
Sun Jul 22, 2012 4:00pm
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Part of Tramlines Festival
2012
May 18

The White Swan
Dronfield, UK | 8:00pm
The White Swan
Dronfield, UK
Fri May 18, 2012 8:00pm
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Chainfall
Dropping by to show our support. Much respect from Chainfall!
ABOI DOYLE
You have excellent music here i like it all the best
straccus
A great sound. Brian - escaped from the real world you lucky devil.....