The Rightsiders, a San Francisco based Bay Area Alternative Rock band, formed in 2011 by rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist Nick Wolfe (b. Nicholas Vladimir Rogers, 13 June 1992, Murray, Kentucky, USA) and lead guitarist Zach Imbriani (b. Zachary Mark Martin Imbriani, 17 September 1991, Liberty, New York, USA) , and by 2013 had recruited bassist and backup vocalist Toby “Ghost” McKinnley (b. Shaun Taylor, 26 June 1993, Antioch, CA, USA) and drummer/percussionist Mikhail Lenko (b. Mikhail Lenko, 10 August 1988)
Wolfe and Zach originally met during middle school and remained friends throughout high school when they started the band, being influenced by bands such as The Beatles, Foo Fighters, Led Zeppelin and Kings of Leon among countless other rock groups. Our music sounds like a modern style wrapped around a classic sound, with various styles influencing our sound from grunge, punk, classic rock, and folk to name a few. The band is a complete four piece, rhythm and lead guitar, bass and drums and four point harmonies and vocals from all four members.
After their first session in the studio it all happened to click and the music started to come together. Zach, their lead guitarist, was shredding sweet melodies and sharp riffs; Ghost was sending earthquakes and tremors with his growling bass grooves; Wolfe was creating pulsating chords and tuneful arpeggios while belting synonymous harmonies with Mikhail keeping the beat with powerful, dynamic timing.
In 2014, their live sets started out playing shows in small shops, cafes and delis and, by late-2014 early-2015, were playing venues such as the DNA Lounge (7 December 2014) in downtown San Francisco, CA which host the notorious annual, “Battle of the Bands” (for which they took the 1st prize), then invited back to DNA Lounge (18 January 2015) for the rock/metal showcase, and San Carlos, CA’s, Devil’s Canyon (22 January 2015). The Righsiders have continued to play venues all around the Bay area including Leo's in Oakland (), The Milk bar () and The Brick and Mortar (), and are also planning to release a second EP in 2017.
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Got some great shows lined up to start the year off right! Shows at DNA Lounge, Devil's Canyon Brewery and Connecticut Yankee to name a few. Please be sure to check out our "SHOWS" page at the top and see what's coming up!
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DNA Lounge - 375 Eleventh St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
BATTLE OF THE BANDS Preliminaries!!
The Rightsiders will be headlining the Battle Of The Bands preliminary at DNA Lounge! We'd appreciate it if you can come and support us.
We have presale tickets for $10, saving a couple bucks then if you get them at the door. If you need more info please feel free to contact me or at my bands facebook page.
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therightsidersband@gmail.com
DNA Lounge - 375 Eleventh St., San Francisco, CA, 94103
The Rightsiders are invited back to DNA Lounge for the Rock/Metal Showcase at DNA Lounge's top floor. Tickets are $10 for pre-sale, and $15 at the door! Gonna be a rockin' hard night with a lot of local metal and hard rock performers, so it's sure to leave a mark! Metal heads and rockers unite!
Devil's Canyon Brewery - 935 Washington St, San Carlos, CA 94070
The Rightsiders, are playing a 21+ show on Thursday January 22nd at the Devil's Canyon in San Carlos. Doors are Opening at 6:30pm and music is starting at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased online at the link below (which will save you some bucks) or $15 at the door. Theres gonna be some great musical acts and tunes so don't miss it!
Get your tickets online here!!
Check you all later!
Kawika's Ocean Beach Deli - 734 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
The Rightsiders are getting up close and personal with an intimate crowd today playing an acoustic gig by the beach, and best of all....It's FREE! It's gonna be a great show to catch, so come on by and listen to tunes, grab a bite to eat, and stay for the 5pm happy hour if you're over 21!
Bay View Boat Club - PRIVATE EVENT - 489 Terry Francois St, San Francisco, CA 94158
Private Event for the Bay View Boat Club.
The Connecticut Yankee - 100 Connecticut Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
21 and over show and tickets are only $5!!!! Click on the link below and get your tickets soon. Can't wait to see you all there and thanks for supporting the live local scene!
www.facebook.com/therightsidersband
therightsidersband@gmail.com
DNA Lounge - 375 Eleventh St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
BATTLE OF THE BANDS FINALS!!!!!
The Rightsiders will be playing at DNA Lounge's Battle Of The Bands so all the support is appreciated. Tickets can be purchased from band members so please contact the band.
:UPDATE:
The Rightsiders took 1st place and the grand prize at DNA Lounge's BATTLE OF THE BANDS. They will be invited back to play the BEST OF S.F. at DNA Lounge.
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DNA Lounge - 375 Eleventh St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
The DNA Lounge is hosting The Best Of S.F. at their above DNA showroom, featuring The Rightsiders, invited back from their 1st place win at DNA Lounge, Battle Of The Bands Finals.