Posted by Jeremy Goodwin, February 7, 2018 Micro & Dean Johnston aka The Dux explain the enigmatic North African rhythm known as “chaabi”.

Boston Herald Guestlisted Guitar: Mike Rivard introducing the sintir Hosted by Jed Gottlieb, Published Feb 14, 2017 Boston Herald video

AllAboutJazz.com interview w/ Mike Rivard Mike Rivard: Entranced By The Music By PAUL NASER, Published: September 4, 2014 As globalization blends cultures and markets more and more everyday, it is only natural that artistic traditions and the artists that study … Continue reading →

SeacoastOnline show preview Club d’Elf brings alien jams to The Press Room By Christopher Hislop, Posted Jan. 1, 2015 One of the more innovative bands in our region resides down in the Boston area. It’s a collective of musicians who … Continue reading →

Paris DJs feature August 21, 2011 Paris DJs, Feature Mike Rivard (Club d’Elf) – The Trance Mix “The crux of Moroccan music is trance. Trance as a quality in music has always attracted me, whether it’s an extended James Brown … Continue reading →

Paris DJs interview June 2011 Paris DJs Interview of Mike Rivard / Club d’Elf (english) By Nicolas Ragonneau 01. Is Electric Moroccoland your declaration of love to sintir and oud? More or less it’s a musical love letter to Morocco, … Continue reading →

The Wire NH interview April 19, 2011 The Wire NH Surrender to the sound: Club d’Elf Mike Rivard’s interest in Moroccan music developed in stages. As a young musician, a friend played him a cassette by Mahmoud Guinia, a master … Continue reading →

My Secret Boston interview April 21, 2011 MySecretBoston.com Interview w/ Mike Rivard By Matt Bartlett Nobody stirs the senses of self exploration better than the Boston-based collective Club d’Elf. This trance-tinged groove syndicate combines the outer reaches of the celestial … Continue reading →

Global Bass Interview In a popular magazine from many years ago, I read an article about a well-known songwriter and pop artist who was asked about his unlikely success and uncanny skill at crafting hit songs.  His homey response concerning … Continue reading →

Mike Rivard: Groove Chameleon Bass Player Magazine feature Boston’s Mike Rivard has developed a big niche for his bass approach. “I try to be as versatile as possible,” he explains. “I play upright and electric, and I have a lot … Continue reading →