Inky Club, Sat 18th Nov, oh to be in England, now that Clubland's here! We've all played clubs in our other bands but never as Rio 5 and not a lot has changed, you still have to be quiet whilst they are playing the bingo. But yet again, Rio 5 had a fantastic gig, check out the photos on www.riofive.co.uk We'd like to thank everyone who turned up, even one of the models from Peak FM's charity calendar, oh yes, and look forward to playing Inky again next year.

It was also the home of the most unlikely phrase to be uttered by Dave Wilson, in my 10 years of knowing him "I'll just have a soda water and lime mate....." Yes, we were shocked too.

See you at The Oak! 1st Dec

The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Bakewell was another first for Rio 5, thats the best thing about being a new band, every gig you play is a whole new experience, and a pleasant gig it was, even though we had competition from the behemoth that is The Idle Hands Blues Band, who were playing across the road. That said, and it being a cold, wet, 6 weeks to Xmas, Saturday night out in the country, a good gig was had by all and everyone enjoyed themselves. We look forward to playing there in the new year after their re-furb.

The County Hotel, Saltergate turned out to be a fantastic gig and our thanks to everyone that turned up. A large room with plenty of space for your fans, so if you are looking for a new gig to take your following to, drop in to The County and let them know and tell them you heard it here first! Bands need to support each other, and the pubs they play to keep music live and to keep the pub trade going.

Gig List (2006) - now taking bookings for 2007!

Friday 10th Nov - The County Hotel, Saltergate. Chesterfield.
Saturday 11th Nov - The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Bridge Street. Bakewell.
Saturday 18th Nov - Inky Social Club, Dade Avenue, Inkersall. Chesterfield

Friday 1st Dec - Xmas Party @ The Royal Oak, Chatsworth Road, Brampton. Chesterfield
www.royaloakbrampton.com
Friday 8th Dec - The County Hotel, Saltergate, Chesterfield.

We'll see you there!

Welcome to Rio 5 - The Blog

We are a 5 piece function band based in the East Midlands and North Derbyshire
Playing popular music from the 50's right through to the present day, songs from artists such as The Bee Gees, Free, Wilson Pickett, The Jam, Joe Cocker and many more.

We have experience in providing a first class act across a wide range of situations up and down the region.

The ‘flavour' of the band is very wide ranging. We have carefully worked out the sets to ensure they suit a wide range of audiences. Whether it's 60's Classic Soul or 70's classic pop/rock though to present day favourites, we can entertain a broad audience with ease.

Visit www.rio5.co.uk or www.riofive.co.uk for full details