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The Nice Ups

About Me

Officially named in April 2003 and based out of Providence, RI, The Nice Ups play on a strict diet of Ska and Reggae with sides of Jazz, Soul and Latin grooves and a Doo Wop dessert! Its dance music for dancing people! Now waking up to their 5th year, the band is looking to expand their empire and take the beat to the street! Could a much anticipated album finally materialise? Will 2009 see the reign of the all-ages Ska matinee? Anything could happen!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 09/04/2005
Band Members:
* Matt Di Chiara - Trombone *

* Chris Vincent - Drums *

* Evan Johnson - Percussion *

* Janet Hoyler - Trumpet and Vocals *

* Justin Gallagher - Guitar *

* Chandali Mukpo - Vocals *

* Andy Gannon - Bass *

Influences: Skatalites, Prince Buster, Delroy wilson, Phyllis Dillon, Alton Ellis, Sly and Robbie, Lord Tanamo, Marcia Griffiths, Slim Smith, Slackers, Toasters, Bim Skala Bim, Scofflaws, Specials, Madness, Lord Kitchener, Dennis Brown, Tommy McCook, Les Baxter, Martin Denny, Dean Martin, Prez Prado, Tito Puente, Coltrain, Dizzy Guillespie, Clash, Four Seasons, Chi Lites, Dion.... the list is endless! Ska, reggae, rocksteady, dub, calypso, oldies, doo wop, latin jazz, mambo, exotica, lounge, classical, jazz, Soul, Funk!!!!!!
Sounds Like:
Record Label: Urban Island Music
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Dwindle Dwindle Little Star

So.  Is it me?  Or is the Providence music scene going down the toilet?  It's not me?  Good.  So.  What are we gunna do about it? I remember a time when Providence had EI...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Feb 2006 12:24:00 GMT

May Contest!**********

So I'm feeling like spicin' up the myspace a bit --- each month The Nice Ups will have a contest! Who doesn't love contests right? All you'll have to do is write back with your answer - it's as ea...
Posted by on Sun, 15 May 2005 11:31:00 GMT

PinkElephantsOnParade

So last night we had the pleasure of performing with Mass Hysteria, the Debonaires, and Go Jimmy Go! They totally rocked our world! The Debonaires started off tight, and really got the night rolling. ...
Posted by on Mon, 09 May 2005 17:12:00 GMT