The Rise

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Highlights

Charismatic frontman
Huge repertoire spanning the last 5 decades
A great act for a wide variety of events

Act profile

The Rise are a modern, versatile band with a song list from the swinging sixties up to todays latest releases. This covers band is going from strength to strength as they are dedicated to perfection in their performances; practising and still finding ways to improve is still central to their ethos.

Each musician in the band has extensive experience in the music industry and it shows at each performance.

The frontman, AJ, has style, personality, and the kind of looks that will keep you listening -and looking- all night long ! Paired with his impressive vocal range you will be on your feet and carried away. The lead guitarist, Paul, comes into his own with fantastic solos, bringing talent and passion together. Steve and Phil on the bass and drums keep the rhythm tight to make each song a highly polished performance.
These guys love music and love performing. Its always about the audience for them!!

Line-up

AJ - Vocals, Rhythm and Good looks
Steve - Bass and backing Vocals
Paul - Lead Guitar
Phil - Drums

Solo acoustic performance from AJ

Duo Performance from AJ and Paul

Also included

3 Kw PA system with 2 tops and 2 subs. A full lighting rig with strobes, lasers and blue lights plus a smoke machine.

Location

South West based and will travel to these areas: South East, South West, Midlands, North West, Wales.

Testimonials

Hi Guys, thanks so much for making our wedding party so much fun, you were awesome. The music was fabulous, sorry about my random backing vocals though!! You were so good that we bribed you to stay for longer and you were able to play for our first dance with 5 minutes notice! We can't recommend you to everyone enough.x

-Helen and Robin

You totally made our wedding on the 14th Aug. Thankyou so very much. Best band we've ever seen. Everyone has been raving about you guys. Just wish you lived in Kent would have you playing at our pub!!

-Jennie & Richard Chapman

Saw you at Perran Sands tonight and really enjoyed both of your sets again as we saw you earlier in the season too. Keep up the great music xxx

-Lesley Goodman

These guys rocked the 7 Stars in Helston recently. A Great front man with professional backing, especially the guitarist. They were the best band in Cornwall, now they’re the best in the South West. Some original music could take the band to the top.

-PJ.

We saw the band in April at Haven Burnham on Sea and we had such a good time. I dont think we sat down all night, we all thought they were brilliant!!!!

-Nicola Moss

A band that oozes stage presence. They have a fantastic and varied repertoire, all of which is executed in a manner that could grace any "professional" venue. The guys have a passion for their music that some mainstream bands could take a valuable lesson from. I've no doubt that anyone who attends one of their gigs, parties or weddings will leave feeling totally in awe of these guys. Worth every penny!

-Steve Cross

Saw these guys at a wedding a few weeks ago and they really rocked it!! They made it such a special night for the bride, groom and all the guests, had everyone up dancing within minutes...and long into the night, unforgettable! Great musicians and a really great frontman, Thanks!

-Jodie Franklin

Hi Guys.

We saw you at Helen and Robins wedding in Devon.
You really made the night special, your Jazzy Jeff/ Oasis mix was just great amd really unxpected, and the King Of Leon/ Flo Rida mashup was just banging! It was really nice of you to let Helen get up and sing a few songs with you at the end. Good luck for the future. xx

You rocked it at kiln park, great set great atmosphere great band! Any chance I can get the brunette girls number?

-Chris

We saw you at lydstep on friday night. You are the best band I have seen at this haven by a long shot.... I hope you can make it to Cardiff soon!

-Ed & Mary

I saw The Rise at Kiln Park with my family on saturday at Kiln Park, Tenby and would like to thank them for taking the time to have their photo's taken with my 5yr old daughter. They really made her day and she is now the bands biggest fan!!

-Mrs C Williams

The Rise at a wedding reception in Falmouth 6th August 2011... Kept us entertained and dancing all evening with a brilliant range of songs - cheers guys, awesome band!


A MASSIVE thank you to the rise for their AMAZING performance last night at our wedding. Our guests were well impressed and have the bruised and aching joints to prove it was a great set. Thanks again, Sally and Paul xx Aug 2011

Rick,

Thank you for all your help with the arrangements for our wedding, The Rise were great and we all had a super time." Wedding April 2011 Suzanne and Matt


"No problems - We had a great time last night and really enjoyed the band. I have paid the deposit this morning for you to confirm the booking. I am happy with the approach and the flexibility and I have asked the band to play a couple of songs for us so I guess they are improving their set list too.

Many thanks for your understanding and your help so far."
Client went to see The Rise before booking March 2011


"The Rise were really good on Friday.They played some great songs and got a great atmosphere with a tough crowd,people were dancing all through their set.I reckon people stayed later than usual."
Walkabout Bristol Jan 2011

"b. Did soundcheck happen on time?YES
c. Comments on professional manner of artist.Fantastic Listened and discussed the night ahead
d. What was the audience's reaction to the artist?AWESOME
e. Right set for the crowd?Absolutely
f. Did the band sound good?Awesome
g. Numbers in attendance?200
h. Additional comments: Outstanding effort from The Rise went down a storm!"
Exeter Walkabout Jan 28



Thanks so much guys, we had such a lovely evening. People didn't stop dancing all night!!!! It was truly a reception to remember. I think the bridesmaids fell in love with your singer. Perhaps we can see you live again one day. Thanks again, Jessica and Tony, July 2010

Hey guys, Just a quick note to say thanks again for such an amazing night! and for letting my husband sing a song with you ( I was not as embarrassed as I thought I would be, don't tell him I said that ;-) everything you played was just perfect and thanks for learning all those songs we asked for at such short notice, it was so sweet. Good luck for the future, John and Sarah, August 2010

Hi again, just wanted to say you were great last night, in fact the songs you did were way better than the originals! The Kings Of Leon need to watch out! Peace.
Jack, June 2010

Previous clients

Walkabout, Newquay

Royal Navy

Royal Marines

Wavecrest Scuba

Axos Hotel Complex, Greece

Watering Hole, Peranporth

Tregenna Hotel, St. Ives

Watergate Bay Hotel, Newquay

Square Table Rally

£500 to £795

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Extra Costs

The price brackets above should be used as a guide only as all quotes are bespoke.

Performance times for most acts except Tributes and some other Unique performers are usually 2 x 60 minute sets or 3 x 40 min sets.

(If you require the act to perform longer than these times you may incur extra costs.)

Travel costs vary depending on the act and will be included to the quote given to you by our agents.

Our acts would usually expect to arrive around 5.30pm and to be finished around midnight.

(If you need the act to arrive earlier or finish later there may be extra costs but these can be negotiated.)