| Performer / Band Name |
The Riffbrokers
Nick Millward: Electric Guitar, Vocals
Heather Burnett: Bass Guitar, Vocals
Chuck Wood: Drums |
| Original / Cover Material |
100% Original Material |
| Musical Influences |
Beatles, Dylan, Byrds, Social Distortion, Stones, Kinks, John Prine, Buffalo Springfield, Stiff Little Fingers |
| History of Performer / Band |
The Midwest gave birth to Bob Dylan, John Prine, Paul Westerberg, and Jeff Tweedy. England gave birth to the Beatles , Kinks, and Elvis Costello. Southern California begat the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and Social Distortion. Nick Millward was born in Pocatello, Idaho far from any cultural scene to compare with these touchstones that inform his songwriting.
The Seattle based Riffbrokers, fronted by Millward, are a twang tinged power pop combo that appeal to the consort that read No Depression but still love The Jam. They have two full length cds released on their own label Unsmashable Records that have achieved critical but not yet commercial success. They have toured the West extensively as well as a cross country trip in 2002.
Nick formed the band with Heather Burnett in 1999 in Boise Idaho. The pair moved to Seattle soon afterward and have played with a string of talented musicians. Second guitarists have come and gone, but currently the Riffbrokers are back to being a trio. Chuck Wood is the current drummer. |
| Press Reviews / Credits |
"Confident 'n catchy effort from these Seattle rockers! Living up to their name, with loads of big riffy guitars punctuating each and every garage-soaked moment!"...Ray Giancetti, Kool Kat Music.
"One of the strongest root-pop albums of 2004 and Extremely Highly Recommended! ".....Bruce Brodeen, Not Lame Recordings
On their just released second album, the Riffbrokers seem to hit a perfect mix of indie rock, power pop and roots rock. Their sound is almost like the Smithereens and Elvis Costello meets alt country. And like my favorite pair of Levi’s, their music feels worn in and comfortable, yet still remains tough and rough around the edges. “Fix It If You Hate It” is packed full of catchy, yet twangy melodic rock....Dan Halligan , Tablet Dec. 2004. |
| Albums / Where Available |
Fix It If You Hate It, 2004
Your Superhero In That Bar, 2003
The Unsmashable Riffbrokers, 2001
Available direct from artist and at CDBaby.com |
| Contact |
nick@riffbrokers.com
heather@riffbrokers.com
chuckwoodrocks@hotmail.com
206-234-5752
Unsmashable Records
1535 NW 53rd St. #3, Seattle Wa 98107 |
= Music samples available for download