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More Brass Than Yer Grans Mantelpiece....
Who,in the name of all that is moral and decent,are Pondlife?...
...Funny you should ask, Pondlife developed over 6 years ago high up on the moors above zennor in the wild west of cornwall. since then it has grown into the 10 piece goodtime ska-beast it is today.
Pondlife can be regularly found honking out fat brass riffs and getting the crowd skankin' at festivals, demos, pubs, clubs, benefits and wild, wild parties.
The combination of classic old dancehall ska through to 2Tone and original material is believed to cure lameness, improve mood, increase libido and is a good tonic for the heart. It's temporary, you'll have a wicked night out and feel like shit the next day.......
Ska's in their Eyes:
of the month
Each month we want to honour a band member who we feel has made that extra special effort, and let you get to know them a bit better:
May:
So,who's been a good boy this month?
In the wake of our recent kick-ass ska-punk spectacular at the Acorn, we felt it was time to honour the Major. It's only fair since he has written most of the stuff on this page without once blowing his own trumpet. Or plucking his strings.
Our poster boy pin-up, you've probably got his picture on your bedroom wall: it's the one that yanks your hair at night and rattles your cage. But beneath that gruff exterior beats a heart of pure gold. Though it's probably been cut with something. Model citizen he aint, punk poet and exemplary Pondlifer he is. Just don't mention the word Hippy. And remember that his idea of hell is a Coldplay tribute band.
One of the original band members, Paul started out with just an old tea chest. This wasn't just cos he wanted that authentic skiffle sound - more that he hadn't played the bass until he finally capitulated to graham's constant nagging to get one and learn it. Now he has a whole armoury of 'em. It's even rumoured that he uses all four strings. Occasionally.
A latecomer to technology - or anything he didn't have growing up in a mining town - Paul has now embraced it with all the zeal of the convert. We think even he can't always decipher his texts. We certainly can't. But with a little technical help from the Moose, he runs this site, posting blogs, replying to all your messages and generally keeping us out there in cyberspace.
Indeed, Paul is one the select few 'scummers that actually gets off his arse and makes stuff happen, rather than just turning up to gigs and blowing his horn or whatever. Publicity, sorting gigs, humping gear at gigs, new songs, nearly always makes rehearsal, and still manages to be father to three kids (that we know of). He also has previous form, as part of Cornish band Belerion a few years back. A devout pessimist and realist, he is barely able to speak without swearing and is occasionally right. Will be a cantankerous old bastard if he lives long enough.
So raise your glasses, rather than a finger, to The Major. And cheers again for a wicked night at The Acorn.
Golowan 2007 - Exodus
T-Shirts
If ya wanna look the dog's this summer you could do a lot worse than kit yourself out in one of our "james pond" tee shirts or wait for Fi to knit some more retro "love is the only law" ones. or even get both on giro day.
