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.