The Rigger

The Rigger is the premier rock pub/venue in Stoke-on-Trent. Situated 200yds from Newcastle town centre, we're just a short walk up the hill and you can leave your troubles at the door. Having staged great bands such as NAPALM DEATH, MICHAEL SCHENKER, CLAWFINGER, LOST PROPHETS and SPEAR OF DESTINY, we pride ourselves in a long tradition of mainstream resistance! 7Kw sound rig, gorgeous barmaids and professional doorstaff help make us the place that you'll tell your friends about.

Monday - Tuesday 12 noon - 12 midnight.

Wednesday 2pm - 12:30am Joey Preece presents our open mic night. Bring what you've got and do a turn on the stage for a FREE drink. Special guest players and local bands spice it all up when available.

Thursday - 12 noon - 2am. Look out for big names, classic tunes and blues talent, bookended by bITjAM - electronica open mic - on the last Thursday of the month.

Friday - 12 noon - MELTDOWN. DJ Andyman throws all the cheese at you in a classic rock style! Spirit offers...

Saturday - 12 noon - Munchkin gives us Resurrection, the best in goth/metal/industrial 'til 2am.

Sunday - 2pm - 'til midnight. The Rich plays indie/alt rock and presents the legendary Sunday quiz (Now earlier from 8-11pm). MONEY, Beer, vouchers and porn to be won!

THE RIGGER IS STRICTLY AN OVER 18'S VENUE. NO I.D.- NO ENTRY

ALL GIGS FREE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. HEADLINE BAND USUALLY ON STAGE AROUND 9PM

The Rigger Myspace - The Rigger's own Myspace. Add us as your friend!

Venombase Studios - Newly opened studios owned by a top bloke called Chris. Give him a call and he'll sort you out good and proper!

R&B Music in Crewe -

Joey's myspace - Joey's the host of our open mic night, get in touch if you fancy playing or just come down every Wednesday.

Anti-Ego - Be part of our way of thinking. Anti-ego.

R&B Music in Crewe - You can trust in Stu for everything you might need for music and stuff cuz he is good and he knows stuff like music and stuff and what he does is in a music shop in Crewe which can look after you with all your music stuff and needs in music things.

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