Party: STIPE - REM TRIBUTE

Party: STIPE - REM TRIBUTE

Stipe have been around since 1996. Formed by Rick Southern, the original line-up gigged mainly in the North of England and Scotland. Over the next few years Rick also fronted Midlands based "Monster" playing many gigs throughout the U.K and Europe, honing and perfecting Michael Stipe's very individual stage persona. In 2002, Rick decided it was time for a new Stipe This line-up debuted on January 1st 2003, and over the next few years built up an enviable reputation as an authentic and entertaining tribute, playing all over the UK with regular visits to Ireland and also Europe. During this time the band's web site became the most popular on search engines Google and MSN, and the vast majority of venues - from small clubs to huge festivals - have made regular return bookings Stipe performing live for Michael Stipe (who described the band as 'awesome') on BBC's “The One Show”, and have been described by Bang! magazine as “an R.E.M. fan's wet dream”

Tickets £10 Adv