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Welcome from Kirsty and the River Rats

Kirsty and the River Rats are a  rock and pop covers band based in Somerset,

We play a wide selection of great music including Depeche Mode,

Steely Dan, Kula Shaker, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd,  Gary Moore,

Fleetwood Mac, Radiohead, Daft Punk and many more classics

from the 70's to present day  

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email     Kirstyriverrats@gmail.com

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Meet Kirsty and the River Rats

Kirsty and the River Rats are known for their infectious energy, blending the best of classic rock, alternative rock, new wave, R&B, soul and disco funk.  The setlistmoves effortlessly from rock anthems to groovy dancefloor hits, keeping audiences on their feet.  Whether performing in intimate venues or larger events, Kirsty and the River Rats deliver a show filled with rhythm, soul and undeniable chemistry.   From classic rock to disco funk, Kirsty and the River Rats keep the groove alive.    Each member of the   lineup brings passion to the stage, creating a sound that's both tight and spontaneous - a true celebration of live music

You can find us on the Facebook, YouTube and Instagram links above  

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October 11th 2025 at Binegar Band Night

left to right:  Kev Capper, Eva Klos, Phil Howard, Kirsty Hayes and Shaun Freeman 

Eva , Kirsty and Phil  

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Binegar Band Night October 2025

A river rat fan from Burnham
River rat fans at The Railway , Burnham
River rat fans at The Railway, Burnham on Sea

Some River Rat fans at our Burnham gig

Upcoming  Gigs

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OTHER FUTURE PERFORMANCES  *

The Railway, Radstock   Saturday  7th March

​MAY BASH, Waggon and Horses, Peasedown St. John - Saturday 9th May 2026

The Knatchbull Arms,  Saturday 30th May 

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(* excluding weddings & private functions)

Rock and Roll

Kirsty and the River Rats Live

CURRENT GIG LIST  

​Oakhill Inn,  Oakhill     25/1/25

Valentines Dance  Stoke St Michael    15/2/25

Railway Inn. Burnham on Sea   22/3/25

Strode Arms, Cranmore 26/4/25

STOKEFEST   12/7/25

Wedding.  Mark    19/7/25

Holcombe Festival, Gurney Slade  11/10/25

The Railway, Burnham on Sea  25/10/2025 

The Sun Inn, Frome  29/11/25

Riverside Inn, Midsomer Norton,  31/1/26

The Strode Arms , Cranmore,  21/2/26

The Railway, Radstock  7/3/26

​Waggon & Horses. Peasedown St. John  9/5/26

The Knatchbull Arms, 30/5/26 

The Strode Arms, Cranmore 6/6/26

Tramway, Wells  4/7/26

Steeple Ashton Festival   15/8/26

The Bull Inn, Ilchester   25/9/26

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Venus

Still got the Blues for You

Still got the Blues (studio

Echo Beach

Valerie

Is this Love

Do it again

Eva Rat

Eva Rat. ( aka Eva Klos)

Eva Klos
Keyboards

Kev Rat

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Kev Capper
Lead Guitar

Shaun Rat

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Shaun Freeman
Drums 

Kirsty Rat

Kirsty Rat (aka Kirsty Hayes)

Kirsty Hayes
Lead Vocals

Phil Rat

Phil Rat (aka Phil Howard)

Phil Howard
Bass and backing vocals

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Isla Rat

Isla Hayes

Backing vocals

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© 2025 by River Rats.

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