The Skiffy Rivets

The Skiffy Rivets provide a colourful tapestry of songs for every mood - a mix of Americana, folk, swing, country, bluegrass and blues. The band features two and three part harmonies in every song - with a rich blend of Holly's authentic American twang, Pete's voice full of character and texture, and Sue's effortless, pitch perfect high notes and harmonies. The vocals are gilded and framed by Pete’s guitar and dobro, played with drive and finesse, and Cathy on the double bass keeping the Skiffy train chugging along.

Pete Parnham is also known for his guitar, dobro and bass-playing in the Flaming Mudcats, and previously the Remarkables and numerous other bands. Cathy is known being part of The DownUnderdogs trio. Sue Tearne and Holly Carrington met decades ago in the Sweet Adelines, and have sung together in the Wendy-Lu’s, and separately and together backing for Martha Louise, Janet Muggeridge, Carol…