Music Business
Music Business
In the Bahamas
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.
The Arrangement
The Set List
The Stage Banter
The Look
The Moves
Stage Presence
Booking Agreements/Contracts
Professionalism
Genre of Music
The Arrangement
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
DATE OF ENGAGEMENT:
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Electrical Outlets
Signatures:
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Band Leader Methice Rigby
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Hirer Michele Coburn
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.