Ripe Banana Studios

26/07/2024

WOW another very busy week at RBS and we just want to say a massive thanks to all the bands we have had in this week, we really appreciate you using our space ! Its only going to get better as time goes on.. We do have some availability for next week so please get in touch if you would like to book some time.

Or if you want drum lessons please message us or Barney and he will be only to happy to take you on his books.

Onward!

That Britpop Band - 90s Britpop Tribute Act
Paperhats
Sadcult
Joe and the lads

24/07/2024

A full week of bands in again this week anyone recognise this fine bunch ? More gear than absolute music 😎

19/07/2024

We had Joe and the lads back in last night for a 5 hour session.. Practice makes ???

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17/07/2024

SOPPY POST ALERT ‼️📢🚨

We at RBS just wanted to say a few words of thanks and whilst we haven't fully launched yet we have been humbled and astounded by the level of support shown by the musicians who have walked through our door so far. So we started this project back in October 2023 with the aim of opening in January 2024 that was a bit optimistic in retrospect lol. We have done 90% of the work ourselves whilst holding down full time jobs and gigging, now we are not looking for sympathy we have really enjoyed seeing this come together. 🙂

We still have a long way to go but we will get there sooner or later this project was never about money it was about providing a decent space for ourselves and for other musicians to practice in with absolute ease and comfort, and also to provide decent kit and a acoustically pleasing sound and we hope we have achieved that.

Massive thanks to the following bands in no particular order.

The Modern Disciples
That Brit Pop Band
Milk & Two
Sad Cult
Jay MacGregors Band
Paperhats
Some day soon Band
Circus of Thieves
Reactor
The 5 0` Clock Heroes
Barney Stevens Dorset/Yamaha Drum School

Massive personal thanks to the following people great mates indeed, i owe you all a huge favor.

Chris Newman for the hand painted logo
Brendan Mockridge for the logo design
Rob Hilton (Blockwork) Good to be back on the line with you ;)
John Stuart Electrical Services
Michael Swann (Stuart Electrical Services)
Sean (Plastering)
Rob Gray Tools
Paul Jones.

We hope to see more of you soon . 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌

THANK YOU!!!

15/07/2024

We have those fine folk from Milk & Two in the RBS tonight 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌😎

fans

12/07/2024

Next week is booking up fast people so if you are looking to book some rehersal time ping us a message 😎
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11/07/2024

It's rehearsal night for team Circus and this week we are heading to Ripe Banana Studios in Weymouth!
They are a newly opened business with practice space at a reasonable rate....with a plug n play option.....we like that 😅👌

So if you havent already then check out their page and give them a follow.

We are looking forward to this tonight. Our final rehearsal with Kai on drums, before we hit Keith Fest Charity Music Festival on Saturday. Don't forget you can get your tickets here 👇👇👇👇👇👇

www.keithfest.co.uk

Happy Thursday you beautiful people ✌️🎪

10/07/2024

We have Someday Soon Band in tonight 👌🏻😎

04/07/2024

We have this rowdy lot in tonight and they seem to be enjoying themselves ! Sounding
great Lads 😎👌🏻 🍌 🍌 🍌 🍌 🍌 🍌

We are pretty much fully booked for next week but please do get in touch soon if you want to get in..

03/07/2024

FYI

02/07/2024

We have the mighty paperhats at the studio today, check out there page and give em a like. 🍌 🍌 🍌

01/07/2024

Hi all we have just had a cancellation for our rehearsal Studio tomorrow evening so it’s now available from 6pm till 10 pm any takers ?

Please share

29/06/2024

We have Sadcult In the studio today and they are sounding on point, you cant beat the raw sound of a 3 piece when the musicianship is top draw.👌🏻😎
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26/06/2024

Some top lads In last night who have recently got together to form this band, The Drummer is from Poole and the other two are local.

Good positive vibes people that’s what we are about. 🍌 🍌 🍌

19/06/2024

We are massively happy to announce Barney Steven’s Yamaha endorsed Music School is going be based at Ripe Banana Studio ! what a Colab I think you’ll agree 😎

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Get in touch if you want to learn Drums www.barneystevensdrums.com

19/06/2024

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎

Graham Haldwell, Sherman Louise Davina, Kelvin Critchard

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community, fans

13/06/2024

Some of the Modern Disciples in tonight 😎

11/06/2024

Barney popped into see us tonight, we are going to be working with him going forward but more about that soon .. 🪘 🥁 🎶

28/05/2024

This one is for you Dad 😎 Ripe 🍌

23/05/2024

We had our first learner Drummer in the studio tonight our Son George showing his Daughter (our Granddaughter)how to lay down the funk!

Drumming in our family goes back generations we think she is a natural what do you think ?

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19/05/2024

It’s taking shape people at long last ! we had planned to be open much sooner but we have had a couple of set backs unfortunately that were out of our control, we will have the first band in the next couple of weeks.. thank you for your support and patience it will be worth it. 🎶🎶🎼🎹🪘🥁 🎤 🎙️

Where Musicians rehearse 😎

07/04/2024

Different Perspective! 🍌 🍌 🍌 🍌

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29/03/2024

My Lad Tom and the lads and a video we provided sound and lightimg for ..

Stream the Song on Spotify here: ---The official music video for Not Dead Yet's new single "Sunset City" from our upcoming EP 'TBA'Directed by ...

29/03/2024

Phase one of three, and the live room is nearly ready to furnish with the good stuff, after installing the Bass traps, and acoustic panels etc 😜 🪘 🥁 🎤 🎙️ 🎸 🎹 🎺

Massive thanks to our mate Chris Newman

For his hand painted banana logo 🍌

at https://www.facebook.com/SignsOTheTimesGB.

And the lads @ https://www.facebook.com/stuartelectricalservices

I owe you one ! 😎

19/10/2023

We’ve all been there huh 🤔 🤣

19/10/2023

If you are looking for a Drummer then look no further people Barney is a friend of ours here at Ripe Banana Studios and is always in demand because he is so versatile in his playing and is always an asset to any band he plays in.

Barney Stevens is a professional drummer and percussionist based in Dorset. He has performed at various music festivals and venues across the U.K. and has worked with many artists across different genres. Contact him for your next project or event.

10/10/2023

That’s the snacks covered 🍌

28/09/2023

13/09/2023

16/08/2023

The Bass Combo Markbass CMD 102P IV that will be available for use.

1 Channel
Power: 500 W @ 4 Ohm, 300 W @ 8 Ohm
Drivers: 2x 10" neodymium drivers and tweeter (piezo)
Frequency range: 40 - 18000 Hz
Controls: Gain, Low, Mid Low, Mid High, High, Old School, Line Out, Master
3-Way switch: Flat, Scooped-mid, FSW
Input: 6.3 mm jack
Footswitch connection: 6.3 mm jack
Balanced line output: XLR
Effect return & send: 2x 6.3 mm jack
Tuner output: 6.3 mm jack
Monitor cabinet (wedge) with 2 adjustable angles
Bass reflex at the front
Light and compact design