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Hurray for the Riff Raff (formed in 2007) is an American indie, folk, and Americana collective, led by the vocal and banjo-playing talents of Alynda Lee Segarra – hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Puerto Rican-born Alynda Lee Segarra left home at 17 after being raised by her aunt Nereida in the Bronx, where she took a keen interest in the hardcore punk scene. Upon leaving New York, Segarra hitchhiked and hopped freight trains across North America, later joining a collective of train-yard musicians, the Dead Man’s Street Orchestra. Playing a banjo a close friend gave to her, the musician soon began penning her own songs, and alongside core members Yosi Pearlstein (drummer/violinist) and David Maclay (bass) formed Hurray for the Riff Raff.
Utilising myriad experiences on the road and rails, as well as a wide spectrum of musical influences, Hurray for Riff Raff issued their debut album “It Don’t Mean I Don’t Love You” in 2008. The self-released album, which featured a host of accordion, guitar, organ and saw players, highlights Segarra's wavering country vocals and folk-blues accompaniment. The band’s follow-up, “Young Blood Blues”, was similarly self-released and arrived in 2010. Following the release Hurray for the Riff Raff signed with Loose Music, who issued a self-titled album of Segarra’s favourite tracks in 2011. The group’s profile was subsequently raised with features on BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music, along with the HBO TV series “Treme”.
Released on their own label Born to Win Records in the U.S. and on Loose Music in Europe, Hurray for the Riff Raff’s third album “Look Out Mama” appeared in 2012. Recorded at The Bomb Shelter Studios in Nashivlle, Tennessee, the record proved a popular release among fans and earned a string of positive reviews. The band’s subsequent release was the cover album “My Dearest Darkest Neighbor” issued by Mod Mobilian Records in July 2013. Initially the reward for contributing to the group’s Kickstarter campaign, the record features covers of tracks by Billie Holiday, Gillian Welch, John Lennon, and Lucinda Williams among others. Led by the single “St. Roch Blues”, Hurray for the Riff Raff’s major label debut on ATO Records arrived in February 2014 entitled “Small Town Heroes”.
Read moreTuesday 17th October. Hurray for Riff Raff. Koko, London. It’s the quartet of the twin towers, Bird’s Eye, soon to be Monster, Andy and myself tonight. Securing a central spot in front of the balcony overhang which is essential for Koko to get a decent sound we await the talented Alynda Lee Segarra and her band.
Tonight is a celebration and remembrance of her Puerto Rican roots and the tough time that small island is going through at the moment.
What strikes you first is her physical similarity to PJ Harvey but as soon as she unleashes her instrument you are taken to another place with a voice like no other. At times its spellbinding, at times is uplifting, at times it brings you crashing back down to earth but it’s always moving. There are a number of ‘hair standing on the back of your neck moments’ and none more so than the battle cry that is Pa’lante.
The band tonight are tip top but a special mention to the keyboard player. Being brought up with Deep Purple and the late great Jon Lord I am a sucker for an organ and it really brings some depth, colour and variation from what could have been any other rock n roll show.
Touring on the back of the excellent ‘Navigator’ album we are treated to pretty much all of the album with a couple of oldies and the cheesy Springsteen cover of ‘Dancing in the Dark’ at the end to send everyone home with a spring in their step.
Highlights for the meet are at the two emotional extremes, the upbeat ‘Living for the City’ and the aforementioned ‘Pa’lante’.
I’ll leave you with this thought from the evening which we all strive for. ‘I just wanna fall in love, not fuck it up and feel something’.
It’s safe to say we all fell in love tonight and felt something.
Keep on rockin y’all
Hurray for the Riff Raff are a distinctive feel good folk and country band that hail from New Orleans, Louisiana. The fantastic Alynda Lee Segarra, who has such a good voice for storytelling, fronts them. It’s very easy to find yourself hanging on every word that she sings with her captivating tone. They are in the house tonight to perform their original material, starting with a song called “Look Out Mama” a song that has a very original kind of instrumentation with a drum kit hit by timpani beaters, a violin, a double bass, and a synthesizer which supplies some odd and original gated synthesizer sound. “Crash on the Highway”, allows the violin to play in a very fiddle kind of manner, adopting some double stops and a lot of glissandos here and there. It really goes back to the more original country and western bluegrass style that was very large in the 50’s and 60’s but of course, this band somehow manages to make it work in this present day, making it sound current. They are well worth a watch if you want to loose yourself in some music that sounds different.
The show didn't happen! What the heck, Hurray for the Riff Raff? Also, I didn't get a cancellation e-mail until 20 minutes AFTER doors! I drove 2 hours to see y'all. Last night, I could have seen Willie Watson and Tedeschi Trucks Band perform much closer to my home, but I chose Hurrary for the Riff Raff because I love your music! Maybe next time I'll get to hear your groovy tunes.
An amazing evening with powerful women. The opening act, Carrie Rodriguez was perfect, heartfelt and a revelation. Too bad the Egg couldn't fill the house and get the proper audience for the talent. Also, the miking was just terrible for Alynda Segarra amazing voice and her background singer's vocals were non-existent.
Saw hurray for the riff raff at the fillmore, loved them. They performed a great collection of songs off both small time heroes and the navigator that were all great. Also really enjoyed the opener Making Movies, would recommend them highly.
Loved it.
First time we'd seen them & first time we've been to the Rainbow & had a wonderful night.
Wished they'd kept Daniella the same & played My Morphine but that's just splitting hairs.
Great night.
They are awesome, always are. Found them at the Folk Fest years ago and will see them any time they are in town. Lead singer ran away from Brooklyn at 16 to start a band in New Orleans. Nuff said.
Hurray for the Riff Raff was absolutely fantastic! I didn't think that they could even be any better, but their live performace was incredible. I would definitely go see them again!
Fantastic show the music was brilliant from the band. I didn't think much of the DJ the music before the band came on was rubbish it didn't not relate to the band I was going to see.
Great gig! Took me to the heights i always want to be! Great gig! Took me to the heights i always want to be!Great light show as well! Great views great time great venue!
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