Posts about Ra Ra Riot
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Download “Dying Is Fine” | Ra Ra Riot fans gathered yesterday at Union Square’s Virgin Megastore for a mini show, followed by signing. The occasion was the release of their debut album, The Rhumb Line, which will be accompanied by a limited-edition blue 7-inch at participating indie retailers. It features the B-Side “Can You Tell (Epochs Remix)”, a song that’s also included in the iTunes version of the album. On September 2, the album itself will be released as an orange vinyl with a fold-out poster.
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Virgin Megastore: You don’t get much love on Tuesdays, so work that butt; see Ra Ra Riots for free at Virgin Megastore, Union Square, but first beat the pack flocking there to get a wristband by purchasing The Rhumb Line, which came out today. The performance is at the store’s cafe at 7PM, and of course space is limited so you must get there early.
The Tank: But never fear, Todd P will show you love; Best Friends Forever, Acht(en), Screaming Females and Puttin’ On The Ritz look promising. (On a side note, I recently found out from all the furrowing and scouring my friend Enid Crow does in the neighborhood that there are secret house shows happening right here in Crown Heights! And not that part of Crown Heights that real estate people like to call Prospect Heights. This secret spot is east of New York Avenue, so it’s 100% CH. New Jersey’s Screaming Females are also playing there on September 26th)
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Following a brief break after the untimely death of 23-year-old drummer John Pike, Ra Ra Riot hoisted their spirits up for an outdoor summer show at South Street Seaport. Sam Champion played before them, as did the one-man Bikini Carwash Company, who generally sounded unimpressive but was enthusiastically joined by members of Ra Ra Riot for a goofy, sleep-over song. Everyone played short sets, and Ra Ra Riot’s swelled with sincere energy they’ve come to be known for (on their myspace they posted a message saying they’d been jogging and playing in the pool to counter some “band fluffiness”). They unveiled some new songs, and though there was no other mention of John, they introduced “St. Peter’s Day Festival” by saying, “This song was written by our dear friend John Pike.” Unlike John’s heartwarming solo version online, this one was given a full band treatment. Both versions are some of Ra Ra Riot’s best (it’s a great tune!). Check out the schedule for more free shows at Pier 17 this summer.
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John Pike, fourth from left.
According to Angry Ape:
Ra Ra Riot drummer John Pike was found dead in Massachusetts, following his disappearance at weekend.
Pike went missing early on Saturday (June 2nd) morning after a party in Fairheaven – the band had played a show in Providence, RI on the Friday night.
His cell phone was then found in shallow water on a beach about half a mile from where the party was held, then on Sunday afternoon at around 4pm, his body was found immersed in water seven feet deep at Buzzards Bay.
Fans are now leaving messages on the Ra Ra Riot MySpace page, which can be found here.
From Myspace bulletin:
Last night our drummer John Pike went missing at 3 am. He was last seen in Fairhaven, MA wearing a yellow t-shirt and jeans. If you have any information on where he may be, know anyone in the Fairhaven area, or spoke with him after 2 am saturday morning, please contact Fairhaven police immediately as well as John’s mother, Paula Pike – (978) 835 2140. We appreciate any information.
