Brett Arthur Rigby Band
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The B.A.R. Band performs weekly in Las Vegas. Brett Arthur Rigby is joined by a very talented group of men.
Brett Arthur Rigby
Born in Columbia, Missouri, Brett began singing at the age of 11 at a local theater company called, Columbia Entertainment Company. His mom pushed him up on the stage at an audition to sing Amazing Grace. He immediately fell in love with the attention and proceeded to attend numerous performing arts workshops across the country. Brett continued to star in productions on a yearly basis throughout junior high and high school and was awarded top honors at several state-level vocal competitions.
Late in his senior year of high school, Brett auditioned for the prestigious New York City performing arts school, ‘Circle In The Square’. Brett was accepted and immediately decided to pursue his passion and put the local university option to rest. Brett worked off-Broadway and studied music and voice with some of the best in the business.
Brett moved to Los Angeles in January 2009 to pursue his music dreams. He landed in singing venues on the Sunset Strip at places like, “The Key Club” and “House of Blues”. After two years performing in LA, he moved to Las Vegas where he currently resides. 
Brett can be seen performing at various casinos on the Las Vegas Strip every week. He released his first solo independent country album in December 2018 working with some of the finest Nashville musicians. Brett was adamant about only recording with the producers from the world famous, “Tracking Room Studio” where two of his idols, George Strait & Willie Nelson were known to record. During the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas of December 2017, Brett took the advice of many to create his own band and join forces with some incredible talents to form the “The B.A.R. Band”. In less than a year’s time, this extraordinary group of men have already landed multiple Las Vegas Casino residencies and are booked through 2019 with Music Festivals and exciting events.
Denny Mishler – Guitar
Denny Mishler is a Country/Rock guitarist and songwriter based in Las Vegas, NV. Mishler grew up in the small town of McGill, NV. After more than 3 years of performing the local bar scene in Ely, NV (beginning at age 15), he recorded his first solo album, 2000’s Last Rain, while barely out of high school. His music subsequently received worldwide airplay, and the title track climbed to #3 on the Instrumental Rock charts. Mishler continued to perform live with various bands all over Northern Nevada, winning awards and accolades for his guitar playing.
In late 2001, Mishler’s album caught the ear of the New York based band, Badwater. After accepting the offer to become their full-time guitarist, he relocated to the East coast. They recorded a full length LP (Rage & Ruin, 2002) and performed throughout New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Mishler decided to leave the project and head to Las Vegas to pursue other opportunities in music.
In Las Vegas, Mishler found work as a session guitarist and sideman performing with various bands including Nashville Star finalists, Third Town, Fairchild (featuring American Idol Finalist Haley Scarnato), Denny Laine (The Moody Blues, Wings), the Garth Guy, Dean Simmons, “the top Garth Brooks impersonator-tribute artist in the country… if not the world.” – Blue Moon Entertainment, and the Midnight Idol himself, “Mr. Las Vegas,” Wayne Newton. 
Mishler has been featured in several publications including Guitar Player Magazine. The guitar work of and songwriting talents of Mishler have been heard world wide on radio. His original songs and music have been featured on Television channels such as ABC Family, the CW, and on movies such as “The Circuit (2008).” In February of 2014, Mishler performed with The Garth Guy on National TV on the AXStv show “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands.”
Mishler currently has a full schedule of session work and live performances, both in Las Vegas and touring the world with; The Brett Arthur Rigby Band, Wayne Newton, Tyler James and the Memphis Experience’s Tribute to Elvis Presley, The Garth Guy, Route 66, Fairchild, Adam D. Tucker’s Tribute to Tim McGraw, Fairchild Blues Brothers Tribute, the Queens of Classic Country tribute show, and a host of other local and touring shows.
James Presley – Keys
James Presley is a professional music arranger, producer, and keyboard player. Jim can be seen performing weekly with live production shows and bands based out of Las Vegas. He also runs his in-home recording studio full time and produces artists, tracks for production companies, jingles, video edits, mixing, mastering, and recording studio services.
During the 80’s he was the piano player for the Houston company of the hit musical “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”. Also during the 80’s he began working with country artists on labels MCA, RCA, BNA, Warner Brothers, and Atlantic Records.
During the 90’s, Jim worked with 2 artists on Asylum Records and appeared on 2 CMT videos. James was the keyboard player during some of those years for Jim Collins and Mark Nesler.
Mr. Presley spent 20 years touring with various country music artists, three of which had hit records during his tenure with their bands. This experience led to his upper level memberships in the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. With 45 years experience in the music and recording industry, his home recording studio stays busy with local Las Vegas artists and clients across the USA.
Jim began playing full-time with Brett Rigby in 2017.
Bill Pearce – Bass
Born and bred in the renowned music center of Philadelphia, Bill Pearce began performing professionally at the age of 17 where he honed his skills playing bass in Philly’s vibrant club music scene. He quickly graduated to the role of Bandleader/Musical Director for several successful corporate bands in the area, including three years with Q Factor, the house band at Philadelphia’s Adams Mark Hotel.
His musical reach eventually grew beyond Philadelphia and led Bill to shows across the nation and around the world. Bill has performed internationally as bassist and/or musical director for numerous national acts and stage shows, including the Righteous Brothers, Legends In Concert, Superstars On Stage, “One Night With The King”, the national tour of “Tony & Tina’s Wedding”, and many more.
Bill has also recorded with various groups, including co-writing and playing bass on the album “Ahead To The Past” by noted Electra Records R&B/jazz artists Pieces Of A Dream. While his musical duties take him all around the globe, Bill currently makes his home in Las Vegas, where he can be seen frequently performing on stage with many groups, including country artist Brett Arthur Rigby, the Spazmatics, and tribute band Bee Gees Gold.
Anthony Raya – Drums
Before moving to Las Vegas in 2014, Anthony lived in Southern California and built a reputation for being a solid, versatile player. After graduating from the Percussion Institute of Technology at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, Anthony played with various bands, and eventually a tour with the Riverside based ska-core band Voodoo Glow Skulls led him to discover the thriving Vegas music scene.
With his powerful playing and vast experience playing in a variety of styles, Anthony quickly became one of the most in-demand drummers in town. Over the last 5 years, Anthony has played on a handful of production shows including Legends in Concert, All Shook Up, World’s Greatest Rock Show, and MJ Live; as well as dozens of bands including the Jupiter Year, Stoked!, Hart Attack, Easy 8s, Guilty Pleasures, 80s Station, Überschall, James Presley Band, and many more. Anthony met Brett Rigby in early 2018 through his friend/colleague Jim Presley, and joined the band in April of that year.
