Los Angeles, USA
RIO: The Ultimate Duran Duran Tribute Experience
Since 2008, RIO has been bringing the magic of Duran Duran to life for fans, by fans. Based in Los Angeles, this high-energy tribute band captures the look, sound, and spirit of the iconic 1980s New Wave legends.
With Gil, Jake, Danny, Robert, and Wes at the helm, RIO delivers spot-on, electrifying performances, covering everything from Planet Earth to (Reach Up for the) Sunrise. As the premier Duran Duran tribute act in North America, they’ve rocked top venues across the continent and remain the only full-time, high-profile Duran Duran tribute band in the U.S.
Band Members
- Lead vocals: Jason “Jake” Jacobs as Simon Le Bon
- Bass: Gil Barron as John Taylor
- Drums: Danny Alfaro as Roger Taylor
- Keyboards: Rob Paterson as keyboardist Nick Rhodes
- Guitar: Wes Garren as Andy Taylor
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Get to know RIO: The Ultimate Duran Duran Tribute Experience
How did your band come together? Where are you from and where do you perform?
What’s your personal Duran Duran origin story? When did you first become a fan?
Have you ever met the band or any of its members?
Was there a specific moment, album, or song that made you decide to start a tribute band?
Which Duran Duran song is the most fun to play live, and which one is the most challenging?
Do you try to sound exactly like Duran Duran or do you put your own special spin on the sound and vibe?
Do you ever mix up your setlist with deep cuts or lesser-known B-sides, or do you focus on the big hits?
If you could play just one Duran Duran album live in its entirety, which one would it be and why?
Duran Duran is known for its incredible style—do you try to capture their fashion and stage presence in your performances?
How do you approach recreating their signature sound, from Simon’s vocals to Nick’s synths and John’s bass grooves?
Which era of Duran Duran (Rio-era, New Romantics, Notorious funk, Wedding Album comeback, Paper Gods Danse Macabre, etc.) influences your tribute band the most?
Have you had any memorable fan interactions?
What’s the most wild, surreal or unexpected experience you’ve had as a Duran Duran tribute band?
Have you ever had a Duranie request a song that caught you off guard or made you think, “Wow, we need to add that to the set”?
What’s the biggest or most exciting venue you’ve played as a tribute band?
What’s your favorite Duran Duran deep cut that you think deserves more love?
If Duran Duran themselves were in the audience at one of your shows, what’s the one song you’d want to play for them?
What’s one thing you’d love Duran Duran fans to know about your tribute band?
Where can fans find your performances, and do you have any upcoming shows, special events, or anything you’d like to promote?
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