Vaughan King aNd hiS riFf RaFf formed in December 2007 and by January 2008 stunned a sold-out Barfly with a poignant set on a cold and wet Sunday evening. With a loyal MySpace and London fanbase, the band has performed electrifying slots at such prestigious venues as the Water Rats Theatre, the Dublin Castle and the BBC. Vaughan moved to London in the summer of 2007 and signed a new management deal with the up-and-coming DRS Productions, and will release his debut album 'The Triumphant' on Sunday the 15th of June 2008 at the Barfly.
"An astonishingly brilliant artist...It’s the closest you’ll possibly get to music perfection."
Room Thirteen
"One of this year's best kept secrets."
Heaven or Las Vegas
"Thoughtful, intelligent, honest music...akin to Jeff Buckley."
Subba Cultcha
"I can see some similarity with Buckley, a touch of Nick Drake too."
Nic Howden (Access All Areas)
"Vaughan King and his Riff Raff finished me off with their bluesy blend of rock lullabies. Cellos mingled with the rough around the edges voice of the vocalist and it went down like hot chocolate with a shot of whisky. They were the perfect end to a stunning evening."
Charlene Campbell - BBC Club Introducing