The Skatalites
+ Resonators
Doors 7.30pm
Tickets £18.50 adv + bf
On-sale Saturday 17th March
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"The hottest Ska group in town is the Skatalites.” “…the likes of which you’ve never seen, with grown men prostrate at the tuffness of the sounds. THE STAR (JAMAICA)
"The Skatalites were essential in the transformation of Ska – with its obvious connection to the United States and its high speed tempos – into Reggae." THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Eric Clapton once said that he didn’t want to talk to anyone who didn’t know Robert Johnson’s music. I kinda feel that way about the Skatalites…” “Not only did they pave the way for the intricacies and nuances of the rocksteady, reggae and dub styles that followed, but they’ve been held in continual high esteem by musicians, intellectuals and such non-mainstream types as punk rockers” THE BEAT MAGAZINE
“Ska is ubiquitous, and there’s no disputing that they started it all. When you also consider the influence that the various Skatalites alumni had on the subsequent styles of Jamaican music, then you could argue that they are one of the most influential groups in 20th century popular music.” CARTER VAN PELT
"Even before they became a band, the members of The Skatalites were already trendsetters on the Jamaican music scene." "…Jamaica’s answer to the Motown house band and Booker T. and the MG’s combined" ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE
The Skatalites are the seminal ska band from Jamaica which originated in 1964. As studio musicians who backed the likes of Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and The Maytalls. Prince Buster, Ken Boothe, Alton Ellis, and just about every vocalist in Jamaica in the early 60’s, the band was formed to perform live so these musicians could become recognized for their contributions to Jamaican popular music. They performed all over the island and recorded with every available producer on the island at the time and officially were only together for about 15 months, disbanding in 1965. In 1966 they were on the charts in the UK with their rendition of the movie them “The Guns of Navarone”. Ska began to evolve into rocksteady and then reggae and The Skatalites had created the roots to the tree which has branched into dub, lover’s rock, two-tone, ska-punk, ska-jazz, and ragga. Members of The Skatalites remained on the scene throughout this evolution in groups like Tommy McCook and The Supersonics, The Soul Vendors, and Sound Dimension and recorded with producers like Bunny Lee and Lee “Scratch” Perry. In 1983 The Skatalites reunited to stake their claim to the music which had become so popular through the emergence of bands like The Police, The Clash, The Specials and The English Beat. Subsequently the members emigrated to the USA where they began touring worldwide and spawned what is now known as the “third wave” of ska. In 2012 they continue to tour the world playing for the biggest and best festivals, as well as the more intimate club shows. Although time has seen the passing of most of the original members the band still consists of the finest musicians in their genre and, from the first note to the last, stir their audiences into an elated dancing frenzy.
Resonators
'Resonators are storming the UK dub and reggae scene with their new and unique sound, using deep basslines and stunning harmonies to break out of the genre and into an irresistible form of live dance music. This and their contagiously fun and entertaining stage presence has had a big impact on audiences nationwide. Their new single, 'Surrender' has just come out on 7" with the Wah Wah 45 label, as will their second album this summer.
Since the self release of their debut album Resonators have gained radio support on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music and Kiss Fm from the likes of Mark Lamarr, David Rodigan and Craig Charles. Here's what reggae guru Rodigan had to say about the record:
“…elements are truly beautiful and haunting. In these days of homogenised, digital recordings lacking in any individual sound or identity it is most encouraging to hear something so truly original… most refreshing”
2011 has seen the band grace the stage at legendary venues including Brixton Academy alongside Fat Freddy's Drop, Koko, Jazz Cafe and at the UK and Europe's top festivals including Glastonbury and Outlook Croatia.'
Links: www.resonatorsmusic.co.uk
twitter.com/resonatorsmusic
youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jvreHgnx1o&feature=youtu.be
