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About Me

Bristol based 8 piece band; The Emperials are now the major force on the UKs first and second generation ska scene. The Emperials have built up a live reputation second to none with an ever increasing following on the local and national scene.
The rock solid drums, pounding bass, skanking guitar and keyboard/hammond provides the cracking basis of the band. The tightest and most energetic brass section in the land adds the blasting horn lines, and it's all topped off by strong and versatile lead & backing vocals.
Their first gig, a support slot with The Selecter and the Ska Divas, consisting of Pauline Black, Rhoda Dakar (The Specials and the Bodysnatchers) and Jennie Bell (The Bellestars), set a live precedent and the band were starting to get noticed. Since then, The Emperials have shared the stage with legendary acts such as Roddy Radiation from The Specials, Desmond Dekker, Bad Manners, The Selecter and The Beat, all to great success, with Ranking Roger from The Beat asking how do we follow that? after a fantastic support set.
Their own Headline shows, in the Wests top live music venues and beyond, are always a great success. With a set consisting of cracking covers from the days of 2tone, Trojan and Studio One, and a selection of quality originals, they never fail to fill a venue, get the dance floor packed and the crowds singing, dancing and shouting for more.
The Emperials played their first Scooter Rally at The Winter Warmer Scooter Rally at Hemsby, 2003. Despite being the opening act, they went down as one of the best of the weekend. Following their success they were invited back to Headline the Rally in 2004, what a night! The summer of 2004 also saw the Emperials headline slot at the BSRA National Scooter Rally in Exmouth. After a short break from the live scene, 2005 saw 2 triumphant gigs at The Modrapheniacs scooter Rally celebrate their return. 2006 saw the band go from strength to strength, spreading to new venues across the country, with the highlight of the summer a headlining show at The Newt Festival with over 8000 in attendance.
The success of The Emperials looks set to continue in the future, with ever increasing demand for gigs at venues, Scooter Rallies and festivals around the country, the ska train keeps on rolling
For further details please visit:
www.theemperials.com & www.myspace.com/theemperials

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 07/03/2006
Band Website: www.theemperials.com
Band Members: "Presenting...
For your pleasure..."

Big Van... Danger-Mart

Neil, Bass... Paul, Drums

Bako, Keys.. Richy, Saxes

Mark, Bone.. G, Trumpet

Influences: 2tone, Trojan, Studio One.The Specials, Madness, Toots & The Maytales, Desmond Dekker, The Beat, The Selecter, Prince Buster, Laurel Aitkin and many more...

Sounds Like: The Emperials - a big mix of 2tone, Trojan, Studio One, 1st & 2nd generation Ska.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

To 2009... and beyond!

Hello there Emps followers, Happy New Year to you. Thanks to those who came to the Fleece on Saturday. Being so soon after xmas and New Year the turnout was great. Thanks to the Fleece and...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:20:00 GMT

Emperials on Facebook...

Hey y'all You can now become a fan of our on Facebook for gig updates and news. It's the future. Click here http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Emperials/22663721094?ref= ts and become a fan! ...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:24:00 GMT

Drummers, bean cans, celebrities and Volkswagens...

Morning All Thanks to everyone who came down the Fleece on Saturday (depsite the Taxi strike!). It was a jolly good night, with a great support slot from The Beat Society. As you may have heard,...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:23:00 GMT

Emps 08...

Hey hey! It’s mid March and realised we haven’t writen this year... so yer tis. Well we started the gigs this year with a bloody great night at The Fleece. Top support...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:46:00 GMT

Emps Winter Blog

Doesn't time fly eh? It's almost xmas! A quick update in the Emps world since the last blog... Since the summer fun we've been back on the usual circuit, a couple of busy nights ...
Posted by on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:08:00 GMT

Emps Summer Update - Bloody weather!!!

Why hello there friends, ska fans, random surfers and internet perverts. Just a quick update to whats been happening in the world of The Emperials. Firstly - it's good to have Bako back to ...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:03:00 GMT

The Emperials play Glastonbury...

...well, sort of. After a few Pear Ciders and wandering around the healing and Greenfields... we came across this tent/cafe which let us play. After a short acoustic set we had the hippies skank...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:35:00 GMT

Fleece-tastic / Volksfest

Well, we say it every time, but what a great night once again at the Fleece. Totally packed out and a top night. The support band, The Black Crash, were on fine form for their first gi...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 06:43:00 GMT

Hey you, dont read that read this. The Emperials early summer blog...

What a fantastic night at The Prom!!!! About 9 o'clock it seemed there were about 4 people propping up the bar... but the bus must have arrived as we took to the stage as th...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:50:00 GMT

Fleece review / suggest a song

Hello Skankers Well that was another top night at the Fleece, and a great turnout. The Harringtons certainly didn't dissapoint, and they bought enought people to fill the place on there own!!&nb...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:16:00 GMT