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    Methice Rigby, also known as Matisse, is a Bahamian singer and musician. She began her career after winning beauty pageants in high school and college. Rigby holds a business diploma and hotel management certificates. She has worked in hospitality management but found her calling in music. Rigby formed her own band, Ultra Vibes, and successfully secured a long-term spot performing at a local venue. As a singer, she has written and recorded several songs and done backup vocals for other artists. Rigby has opened for both Bahamian and international musicians. Her career demonstrates success and professionalism in the Bahamian music industry.

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    Methice Rigby, also known as Matisse, is a Bahamian singer and musician. She began her career after winning beauty pageants in high school and college. Rigby holds a business diploma and hotel management certificates. She has worked in hospitality management but found her calling in music. Rigby formed her own band, Ultra Vibes, and successfully secured a long-term spot performing at a local venue. As a singer, she has written and recorded several songs and done backup vocals for other artists. Rigby has opened for both Bahamian and international musicians. Her career demonstrates success and professionalism in the Bahamian music industry.

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    Methice Rigby, also known as Matisse, is a Bahamian singer and musician. She began her career after winning beauty pageants in high school and college. Rigby holds a business diploma and hotel management certificates. She has worked in hospitality management but found her calling in music. Rigby formed her own band, Ultra Vibes, and successfully secured a long-term spot performing at a local venue. As a singer, she has written and recorded several songs and done backup vocals for other artists. Rigby has opened for both Bahamian and international musicians. Her career demonstrates success and professionalism in the Bahamian music industry.

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    Music Business

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    Shaquita S. A. Stubbs
    Methice Rigby, also known as Matisse, is a Bahamian singer and musician. She began her career after winning beauty pageants in high school and college. Rigby holds a business diploma and hotel management certificates. She has worked in hospitality management but found her calling in music. Rigby formed her own band, Ultra Vibes, and successfully secured a long-term spot performing at a local venue. As a singer, she has written and recorded several songs and done backup vocals for other artists. Rigby has opened for both Bahamian and international musicians. Her career demonstrates success and professionalism in the Bahamian music industry.

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    Music Business

    In the Bahamas

    By: Methice Rigby-Uptagrafft

    ARTIST BIO

    Artist Biography

    Methice Rigby a.k.a Matisse found her voice in the music industry after winning
    her high school Beauty Pageant and was crowned Miss Hawksbill High 1989. She
    also captured best talent and best costume. In 1995 Methice represented Grand
    Bahamas in Miss Elks of the Bahamas Pageant held in Nassau, where she placed
    1st Runner up and also captured best talent.
    She graduated from Hawksbill High School in 1990 with a Diploma in Business
    Studies, and also a graduate from the Bahamas Hotel Training College in 1995.
    There she obtained a Certificate in General Catering Skills and a Diploma in Hotel
    Management Operations.
    Methice held many positions is the hospitality industry, the final being Restaurant
    Manager. She held that position at Xanadu Beach Resort, Running Mon Marina,
    Royal Towers at Atlantis Paradise Island and Our Lucaya.
    Ultra Vibes Band was formed by Methice who successfully secured a spot at the
    Count Basie Square at Port Lucaya Marketplace from 2002 to 2015. She was also
    the lead singer for other groups Conch Juice Band, Panache and Upper Cut. She
    has written and recorded songs such as Hard Head Man, Lil Bit, Back Biters, Still
    Waiting and My Destiny. The song Bahamian Woman was featured on the
    Bahamian Divas Album produced by Lester Turnquest. She also recorded back
    ground vocals for artist like Phil Stubbs, Lil Joe Cartwright, Willie Love and
    Stevie S.
    Methice had the opportunity to be the opening act for many Local Artist such as,
    Ronnie Butler, K.b. Kirkland Bodie, Jay Mitchel, Ray Munnings, Terez Hepburn,
    Stevie S, Geno D, Sweet Emily, Ronnie Ambrister, Spice, Nita & Avvy.
    She also opened for International Artist Percy Sledge, Charles Bo Grant and the
    Platters, Byron Lee and the Dragoneers, Berris Hammond and KC & Jo Jo.

    Music Business in the Bahamas


    Genre of Music

    The Arrangement
    The Set List
    The Stage Banter
    The Look
    The Moves

    Stage Presence
    Booking Agreements/Contracts
    Professionalism

    Genre of Music

    The Arrangement

    Rake & Scrape

    Intro

    Junkanoo

    Number of Verses

    Calypso

    Chorus

    Soca

    Bridge

    RnB
    Jazz
    Rock & Roll
    Gospel

    Pop

    Solo
    Ending

    Set List

    Stage Banter

    Venue

    Introduction

    Audience

    Transition

    Key

    Setting up a Song

    Tempo

    Audience Participation

    Feel
    Transition

    The Look

    The Moves

    Facial Expressions
    Body Language

    Eye Contact
    Holding the Mic
    Working the Stage
    Confidence

    Have Fun

    Stage Presence

    Booking Agreement / Contracts


    BOOKING AGREEMENT
    HIRER: Michele Coburn c/o The Art Of Giving
    BAND LEADER:

    METHICE RIGBY ULTRA VIBES

    DATE OF ENGAGEMENT:

    November 2nd, 2013

    START TIME OF ENGAGEMENT: ____________________


    END TIME OF ENGAGEMENT:

    ____________________

    LOCATION: The Art Of Giving Down Town Freeport G.B.


    DESCRIPTION OF PERFORMANCE:

    Live Band Music

    SOUND Engineer: ________________


    SOUND REQUIREMENTS:

    Electrical Outlets

    Band Members: (4) - 1 lead vocalist, 1 Bassist, 1 Guitar, 1 Drummer


    PAYMENT: $800.00
    In full consideration for all services rendered by Ultra Vibes Band, the Hirer agrees to make the
    following payments payable to Methice Rigby . Deposit $400.00. Balance paid at completion
    of band performance.
    To confirm the performance, return a signed copy of the contract via email, at least seven (7)
    days before the event.

    Signatures:

    _________________________
    Band Leader Methice Rigby

    _____________________
    Hirer Michele Coburn

    Professionalism / Work Ethics


    Arrive 30 minutes before the start of gig

    Dress appropriately
    Set List prepared
    Start & End on time as per Agreement/Contract
    Take break as per Agreement/Contract (be mindful of your audience
    Set personal standards/work ethics for yourself.

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