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BAND HISTORYRUDI'S MESSAGE October 1999 'Monkeyman '(bass Player) has brainwave to form a SKA BAND. 'Simon Ska' joins 'Monkeyman' as vocalist. 'Duncan Disorderly' joins as keyboard player. 'Kenny May or May Not' joined as the drummer. 'Kenny Sax' came along to toot and hoot his horn. November 1999 Kenny 'the sax' leaves. Smelv joins as guitarist and Rudi's Message is formed'December 1999 - January 2000 Rudi Boys practice & practice & practice & practice etc etc.Feburary 2000 Saturday 3rd Feburary at the Driftwood Spars, St Agnes Rudi's Message perform live for the first time! (Lorna's Birthday Bash!!)May 2000 Rudi's first full gig at the Driftwood Spars, thanks all! for the Support!!August 2000 Rudi's first gig at Tyacks Hotel (our home stomping ground!) What a night. The start of many too come.December 2002 Rudi's Message support BAD MANNERS in their home town of Camborne (Club Euphoria)April 2003 Rudi's Message support THE SELECTER in their home town of Camborne (Club Euphoria)July 2003 Jon joins the band to add some new sax sounds.May 2004 Jon the sax player and Rudi's Message have parted company! We wish all the best to Jon and you can still catch him skanking in 4 Tons of Funk!!!December 2004/5 Rudis play at Tyacks for yet another stomping New Years Eve Party.April 2005 Gary (the nutty drummer) takes a break from gigging, but will continue to do some gigs from time to time!!April 2005 Alan (Al Fresco) joins the Rudi boys as drummer. First gig at Robartes - Illogan. Welcome Alan!!August 2005 200th gig at the Blue Bar, Porthtowan. Two days CD recording.September 2005 New CD remixed and sent in for printing.September 2005 Rudi's play The Corn Exchange in Camborne to a strong group of 400 people (Wot a night!)December 2005 New CD available - 8 studio tracks and 3 remixes making a total of 11 tracks for your enjoyment.January 2006 Rudi's begin to practice new tracks!!March 2006 Rudis new tracks are here! 2 of our own tracks almost ready. Rudi's play Big D's party at Camborne Rugby Club - great night!June 2006 Rudi's play the World Cup Football Fever gig at St Austell to 500 people - wow!August 2006 Si Ska introduces the TRUMPET for the first time - wow!November 2006 Stand in drummer Rob does his first gig after only two practice sessions. Check him out - he has talent!December 2006 Rudi's finish the year with a big bang at the Tywarnhayle in Perranporth. Well actually it was the 30th not the 31st, but it was as busy and as good as New Years Eve!January 2007 Rudi's play 'Deano' Leans 50th birthday bash at Blathornes.March 2007 Rudis play Corn Exchange on a Saturday night. Wow! 'One in' 'One Out' on the door, full house. Can't wait for the next one!

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Member Since: 2/16/2006
Band Website: http://rudismessage.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/
Band Members: Simon Ska-Vocals & Trumpet, Smelv-Guitars, Duncan Disorderly-Keyboards & Trombone, Gary Monkeyman-Bass Guitar & Humour, Al Fresco-Drums Rob-Drums
Influences: Madness, Bad Manners, The Specials, The Selector, Horny Toad, The Clash e.t.c
Sounds Like: SKA!
Record Label: Rudi Dog Records

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Back on the road! Thursday 24th Jaunary at The Watermans in Falmouth and Saturday 26th January at The Watering Hole in Perranporth.
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