The Moon Invaders were formed in early 2001 in Belgium by vocalist
Matthew Hardison and drummer Nicolas Leonard. Over the years, the
band has had several band member changes, but the Moon Invaders
of today is composed of nine members: vocalists Matthew
Hardison & Thomas Hardison, tenor saxophonist David Loos,
trombonist Manghi Murinni, trumpeter Rolf Langsjoen, keyboardist
Sergio Raimundo, guitarist Michael Bridoux, bassist Arnaud Pemmers,
and drummer Nicolas Leonard.
They recorded in several studios and put out their first EP “First Wave†in 2002.
After many enthusiastic reactions and constant touring the Moon
Invaders planned their first longplayer. The self-titled studio album was
produced in Brussels by the well-known Victor Rice and Grover
Records released this astonishing debut in 2004. “Breakin’ Free†the
second release on Grover Records followed in 2005: again supported by
Vic Rice, but this time mixed in the basement of the well-known
Jammyland Record shop in NYC.
Since the release of their first album, the Moon Invaders have toured all over
Europe through Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy,
Spain, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovenia, France and
Luxembourg; and became one of the best ska acts of the Belgian
scene. In May 2007, the moon invaders have had the pleasure of being
the backing band of the legenderay Mr. Rocksteady Alton Ellis for a
special show in Brussels.
They recently completed their third album due to hit this November on
Grover Records. On Moovin’ & Groovin’, the band has had the pleasure
of collaborating with Slacker’s frontman Vic Ruggiero who produced
and mixed this exciting brand new record.
