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Away, Ri'o!
Pop / Acoustic / Rock

"Hagard go lonely go lovely"

Victoria, BC
Canada

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Last Login:  7/25/2008
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   Away, Ri'o!: General Info
Member Since4/10/2005
Band WebsiteAaarghRecords.com
Band MembersMichael- guitars, Isaac- drums, Joey-guitar/ vocals/ cello, Meaghan-xylophone/percussion, Jason- bass + friends-anything, everything
InfluencesBonnie "Prince" Billy, childish flourish, Talking Heads, Billy Bragg, Big Star, little stars, bicyclette, Bruce Sprinsteen, the evening still & the cool of the afternoon, other gay shit, Conflict, shame, Iron & Wine, a hop & a skip, the dogs & their nature... the way of things & the likes...
Sounds LikeIntestines bursting from their swollen hides
Record LabelAaargh! Records
Type of LabelIndie








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Aug 29 2008 8:00P
w/ Man Man, Colourbook @ Lucky Bar Victoria, British Columbia

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Away, Ri'o!'s Friends Comments
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Elyse Robineault





Jun 2 2008 12:48 PM

Je serai en spectacle le 8 juin prochain à Montréal à L’absynthe! Venez me voir et me dire un petit bonjour!!!

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steve m





Apr 19 2008 12:20 AM

hi ya, kids
michele





Oct 15 2007 10:17 PM

I miss you guys - it's time to come home now.
hills like white elephants





Oct 9 2007 5:11 PM

hey again. i'm sorry to say i have to work next monday so I'm gonna miss the show. hopefully we can see you again soon! here's one more from the other night, on a slightly nicer website.


Away, Ri'o! : Good For Me, Good For You (live) from Jim Cuming on Vimeo.
hills like white elephants





Oct 7 2007 11:21 PM

hey guys, just wanted to say thanks again for a great set the other night. i''ll be seeing you on the way back for sure!
-jim

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Daniel Moir





Aug 31 2007 1:06 PM

Finally you are returning to Edmonton! We will be there.
vanitypresents.com





Aug 29 2007 9:56 PM

vanity invites you....our newest best friend to a show that will change your life

Away Rio - the most beautiful band you've ever heard from victoria, bc

Ghost House - jesse gander's amazing project thats fun, entertaining, oh did i say awesome?

Collapsing Opposites - local kids make good records. more like ...ryan makes good records

Beasts and Superbeasts - friends and superfriends from Victoria, BC

Megan James - bestest and cutest friend from Haro Street.


LINKS:
Away Rio

Ghost House

Collapsing Opposites

Beasts and Super Beasts

Megan James

September 22. Saturday
La Casa Del Artista - 150 East 3rd Ave
Doors 7 - Show 8 - $8


pgPhotos





Aug 24 2007 10:17 PM

Pictures from the show in Victoria at the Metro Theatre can now be seen on my website

http://pgphotos.org

Check them out!
awesomopolis





Jul 4 2007 9:50 PM

Joey! I missed canoing club! fuckness!
next week? Maybe i'll BBQ some pancakes again after....
Joni





Jun 27 2007 11:26 PM

Away, R'io + Ohbijou?

What a line-up! Swoon!
Mit





Jun 13 2007 4:27 PM

Away Ri'o kicks some serious rock ass! I really enjoyed your show at Logan's! Thanks! And your CD is awesome!!
CHYZ 94,3 FM





Jun 7 2007 10:45 AM

CHYZ sur la route des festivals en 2007
soft disaster





May 15 2007 10:20 AM

This sounds super-nice! Thanks for tracking us down.
peter





Apr 24 2007 5:16 PM

Hello Joey,

I must say your work is really amazing; what's more, I hear you have an incredible beard!! I hope to meet the beard one day and I pray I find it full and weathered.

Regards,

Peter
Lotus Child





Apr 24 2007 11:33 AM

Thanks for adding us! Really great tunes and nice job with the earshot charts. There are some really cool bands coming out of Victoria.

Peter
allison





Mar 21 2007 9:12 AM

joey, i have two aaargh! records that i love and i hafta get yer new cd today!

coolio, away ri'o!
steve m





Mar 11 2007 8:55 AM

lets go camping
pgPhotos





Mar 7 2007 11:55 PM

i took a couple shots at the events centre

theyre on my website, pgphotos.org

have a look see
Jay Dunphy





Feb 16 2007 12:32 AM

I just picked up the new album. It's really f'n great, Joey!
I'm thrilled that you have a whole band backing you!!
Jay
chantal





Feb 14 2007 6:41 PM

Happy Valentines dudes!
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steve m





Feb 9 2007 12:36 PM

friends!!
Al Pocalyspe





Jan 30 2007 6:32 PM

OLAY SOME SKATE THRASH OR DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JAPANDROIDS





Jan 28 2007 11:49 PM

Hey this is Dave, the guy with the show on SFU radio...Thanks again for the CD...I listened to it while I walked around in the fog tonight...Great stuff...
steve m





Jan 27 2007 7:41 AM

whats the deal?
dont you call a fella when yer coming to town?!?!?!!
neil harrison





Dec 30 2006 3:28 PM

man
i miss you guy
i miss living in your house
i miss getting wizzard on your island
what are you doing next july?
steve m





Dec 27 2006 11:55 AM

see you at logans on the 5th?
steve m





Dec 25 2006 11:56 AM

may baby jesus kiss you on the forehead
meaghan





Dec 12 2006 8:05 PM

if i take the vagina cookie off my profile, then can i be your friend? I am in the band... I'm telling mom.
Grayson





Dec 8 2006 12:17 PM

I heard some of Joey's old crunch-core band at the Logan's last night. HOLY HARDCORE BATMAN. Pretty f-n sweet dude.
Missing you and the J man - do let me know when you's all are playin' again!
Homesick Hank





Dec 3 2006 4:37 AM

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pgPhotos





Nov 21 2006 4:13 PM

The new album is amazing.
Metropol





Nov 8 2006 6:43 PM

Looking forward to your homecoming show.
See you on the 13th!

Love Metropol

ps where's the poster?
Willow





Nov 8 2006 4:14 PM

howdy there,
those were some mighty fine pancakes you guys made. your more than welcome to back anytime. hope your trip went well.
Bill





Nov 7 2006 8:58 AM

I anxiously await the release of your opus!
meaghan





Nov 6 2006 11:36 PM

I just thought this would settle a few scores...
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hills like white elephants





Nov 5 2006 5:25 PM

great set the other night, gents. Hope all's well on the last leg of the tour.
Codie McLachlan





Nov 5 2006 1:53 PM

Hey guys, I really enjoyed your set on Friday!
Daniel Moir





Nov 4 2006 6:46 PM

Your set last night made my night. Thanks for that. And your album is just as good as I expected it to be.
pgPhotos





Oct 31 2006 11:09 PM

Is the CD at Ditch yet?
Efe





Oct 31 2006 7:47 AM

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WZA





Oct 29 2006 7:28 AM

adorable muffins, you two are.
Lindy





Oct 24 2006 12:44 PM

here's your boots and a sandwich!
Hope the tour is going well. We will be there at UBC to see you. By the way, you forgot the G in springsteen.
rockness monster





Oct 21 2006 6:41 PM

hey meaghan! good luck on tour, ill see you guys when you're back in victoria!

Geoff
pgPhotos





Oct 21 2006 12:15 AM

In the Brickyard this evening your album was playing. It was wonderful. I'm more excitied to get it now than I was before.