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Alan Frew
Carson Downey
DEE
Not content to be a look-a-like tribute act, Rigby has complemented the legendary Beatles' sound with a touch of East Coast Canadian flavor. The addition of a violinist, coupled with the Motown-inspired lead vocals of Jill Schettler and the Led Zeppelin fervor of drummer Sean Mitchell, asserts Rigby's presentation of the mop-top's catalog is like no other. Careful to keep the integrity of the music intact, Schettler and Mitchell have created an act that stays true to the musical voice of the Fab Four, while giving it an updated feel-- much like Sir Paul McCartney himself does on tour. Rigby focuses painstakingly on flawless vocal harmonies and impeccable musicianship, and is a big advocate of audience participation in their show. As an added feature, the show also includes an "unplugged" set, in which audience members are encouraged to sing along with the band, as well as a version of "Yellow Submarine" you will not soon forget. Rigby is an act that is well-suited for all ages and prides itself on creating an authentically entertaining experience for those who love The Beatles. Sean Mitchell has fifteen years professional experience behind the kit. He has studied under such industry greats as Zoro (Lenny Kravitz), Mitch Dorge (Crash Test Dummies), Chris Sutherland (Kim Mitchell), Dom Famularo (Clinician), and Ontario’s African drum master Sean Jessau. Jill is an incredibly talented songstress who went on to graduate from Brandon University’s School of Music, majoring in both music and creative writing. Jill has also studied under the guidance of vocal coach Owen Fiidla Brown who's former pupils include Mary J. Blige and Celine Dion. As the son of one of Rita MacNeil’s burly Men of the Deep, Damien has proven that musicality runs in the family. Damien is a graduate of the Mount Allison University Conservatory of Music where he majored in saxophone, one of his many talents. During the course of his studies, Damien performed in many university symphonic and jazz ensembles. He also took up a position in the jazz combo Planet Blue, performing as a saxophonist, keyboardist, guitarist and vocalist. With more than 20 years of development and experience as a musician, Brad Prest unmistakably provides the solid, fat groove that a band like Rigby deserves. A jazz cat to the core, Brad began studying with the Canadian Conservatory of Music and continued his musical studies at Saint Francis Xavier University. Born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Theo MacIntosh began playing piano at an early age, later studying jazz piano at Saint Francis Xavier University. In addition to piano, Theo plays the guitar, bass, trumpet and tuba. Over the years, Theo has performed throughout Canada and the United States and has shared the stage with the Beach Boys, Honeymoon Suite, Alan White (YES, John Lennon) and Julia Baird (John Lennon's sister). Jacques Mindreau was born into a musical family in Lima, Peru. His family moved to Canada when Jacques was six and his new home saw the aspiring virtuoso pick up the violin shortly thereafter. Jacques has been playing violin for 20 years and began his studies at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Mississauga, Ontario, receiving classical training in both the Suzuki and RCM methods. Jacques went on to graduate from York University in Toronto and eventually studied under Hamilton Philharmonic concert master Corey Gemmell. Jacques specializes in a wide variety of music including jazz, celtic, klezmer, Eastern European, and bluegrass. TOP OF PAGE |