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Who's Who?
Upcoming Shows
Sat 10th July - Hathersage Gala, Hathersage.
Sat 17th July - Birchover Carnival. Birchover.
Mon 30th Aug - Grousefest, Chesterfield. (prov)
Dave Stone - Lead Vocals
What can we say about this guy? What a voice, he has all the right moves, the charm & a wonderful stage presence to get your event rocking. His powerful yet mellow tones will have your guests dancing all night long.
Alternatively, just sit back and listen to his renditions of popular songs spanning the decades from classic 60's rock 'n' roll, through 70's rock, to modern day hits and smooth ballads.
Dave started his singing career way back in the 70's with local bands before forming the original Rio 5 in 1979. He's spent the last 8 years performing with the hugely popular "Silly Burgers" comedy band, but he yearned to have his own band and Rio 5 was re-born in 2006 and we've gone from strength to strength.
Ian Palfreyman - Rhythm Guitar
The man who made it all happen and put Rio 5 back together again. An all-round nice, friendly guy, on stage a competent musician who can adapt to a wide range of styles. He likes to chip in with the occasional vocal harmonies, which complement the band's full, rich sound.
Symon Havenhand - Drums & Percussion
The engine room of the band, and they don't come more rock steady than Symon. He keeps us all in check with his great sense of rhythm and control and will have the crowd dancing all night to the beat. A top quality drummer with great skill and many years experience to his credit. Just check out his tackle!
Kevin Bloom - Keyboards
Wow! We are in awe of this man's talent on the keyboards. Kev's playing gives the band that extra "something". Whether it's that 60's Hammond sound, rocking piano or a horns section, it sounds like we are touring with a full orchestra backing us. Respect!
Chris Aston
- Bass, Backing Vocals
Chris has many years experience of the music scene. Also an accomplished guitarist in his own right, his scorching bass lines and smooth tones make this man an essential part of the Rio 5 sound. His backing vocals add that little extra something to the overall sound. Sharp, a bit of a joker some would say which is unusual for a bass player!
Martin Ball - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Martin is the final piece of the jigsaw, classically-trained, his skills and experience as a musician are second to none. His cool jazz rhythms and searing lead lines provide Rio 5 with that elusive complete sound that so many bands search for. The two guitarists combine perfectly. He also provides backing harmony vocals and like Chris, he will take the occasional lead on vocals too.