This 9-Piece band hails from Barnsley in South Yorkshire fusing together amodern twist on the ska genre; incorporating swing grooves and a punk ideology takinginfluence from a wide range of bands from ‘The Clash’ to ‘Glen Miller’ and all that lies in-between, a sound which they have affectionately termed, ‘swing-core ska/punk’.
The band consists of Jamie Smith (Vocals & Bass), Dave Moulin (Vocals & Guitar), Alex Smith(Drums & Percussion), Ben Stephenson (Lead Guitar), Richard 'Titch' Deane (Keyboards), Tim Rivers(Tenor Sax), Chloe Gray (Baritone/Alto Sax) and Dave Pantinuchi (Trumpet)
Over the past 4 years since their formation, the band has built up a reputation for beingone of the hardest working acts on the UK ska scene, entrancing the audience with theirfrantic stage show and sassy live swagger. Notching up over a 100 gigs a year, the band hasbuilt up a strong and loyal fan base from across the UK and Europe.
Catch-it Kebabs have 2 albums already available: ‘Skankin’ Sausages (Do the Dog/Feet First,2004) and ‘Return of the Kebabulance’ (Riot/Feet First, 2006). Although both albums receivedrave reviews, it was the maturity of ROTK which turned heads in the media. Brandon Allinfrom the biggest US online punk-zine, ‘Absolute Punk’ wrote: “A strong and distinct, andequally a wonderful releaseâ€.
Recently the band had a track from their latest CD used on an international ska compilation,Ska is Dead. Their track, ‘Bluelight’, features alongside some of the worlds biggest skaacts, including ‘The Planet Smashers’, ‘Voodoo Glowskulls’ and ‘The Toasters’
The future is looking rosy, with their 3rd album currently in the demo stages; it is lookinglikely that the CD will be released in spring 2008. Blending more Latin and Calypso stylingsthan the previous records, the album is sure to be a bouncy party album from start tofinish.
Buy the Kebabs' second release, 'Return Of The Kebabulance',all over the world from any of these places! AVAILABLE NOW!
SKA IS DEAD (European Version) AVAILABLE NOW!
Skankin' Sausages COMING SOON!
