With clever song structures, crisp vocal harmonies and a healthy dose of twang, the Jimmyriggers deliver a potent mix of sounds that will appeal to rock and roots fans alike.
The Jimmyriggers are built around the songwriting talents of bass player David Pearce and guitarist Andre Kirchhoff, anchored by the solid back-beat of drummer Lewis Handford, and the colour of maverick guitar slinger Kevin Moquin. The Montreal-based alt-country band counterpoint their full electric sound and powerful rhythms with strong melodic song structures. It is their trademark two-part harmonies, however, that truly lend the band its unique sound, with Pearce’s clenched fist-in-velvet glove vulnerability dovetailing with Kirchhoff’s more honey-dipped tones.
Veterans of Montreal’s roots-rock scene, the Jimmyriggers have appeared at numerous local events including the Fringe Festival, the Montreal Folk Festival on the Canal, and BOBFEST, a 70th birthday tribute to Bob Dylan. Recently the band won the CHOM 97.7 Rock N Bull Rodeo Video contest, earning the opportunity to open for legendary American rock band CCR at Stade Uniprix in June 2011. In August 2011 they appeared at the Fête de St-Lambert opening for renowned Quebecois artist Michel Pagliaro. Not to be confined to Quebec alone, the Jimmyriggers have also taken their music on the road, with successful tours of Ontario and the Maritimes, and appearances at Canadian Music Week