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Let’s Talk About Gigs - Gabby Rivers

 

Let’s Talk About Gigs - Gabby Rivers


Gabby Rivers is a 19 year old singer/songwriter from Suffolk. She has performed at Latitude and Reading Festival, alongside appearances at Sundown Music Festival and Cambridge Junction. This Friday, Gabby has her debut headline gig at Voodoo Daddy’s in Norwich with support from Kitty Perrin and Hungry. I spoke to Gabby about gigs ahead of this.

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What was the first ever concert you went to?
The first ever concert I went to was The Zutons at Thetford Forest. I think I was age 4 and I was blown away by them and remember being so happy I was going to watch them live as I used to listen to them all the time as a child in my mum and dad’s car.

Who is your favourite band/artist to see live?
My favourite band/artists to see live are Tom Misch and Florence and The Machine. These two artists are the only artists who have ever made me cry with happiness when seeing them live and have given me goosebumps.

Who is the band/artist you’ve seen live the most times?
The band I have seen the most live is Circa Waves. I think I have seen them 6 times now which is pretty cool and I have also seen Two Door Cinema Club 5 times who I also love.

This year Gabby got to play at the Secret Garden Party and she commented; “We got to see some great bands such as Easy Life and London Grammar. The festival is really cool as it’s all secret until you get to the festival and that’s when you find out the lineup. Such a clever idea and a great festival.”

Where and when are you next performing live? 
The next time I am performing live is Friday 23rd September at Voodoo Daddy’s in Norwich which is my debut headline show! The ticket link is in my bio and I honestly cannot wait it’s gonna be so much fun.


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