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The Idlers are an eight piece Reggae/Ska band from St. Johns, who have been making their audiences dance since April of 2006. In their short time together, the band has created a unique sound through combining the styles of Reggae, Ska, and Dancehall with seasonings of African and Celtic grooves. Staying true to the tradition of Roots Reggae, the Idlers songs are infused with culturally, politically and socially conscious lyrics that comment on the state of the human condition.The combination of Mark Wilsons lullaby falsetto voice and blasting trumpet; Thom Duggans hypnotic bass lines; Chris Power's reggae groove; Paul Schiralli-Earles cutting rythum guitar; Craig Millett's sweet lead guitar; Luke Powe'rs pulsing keys; Susan Evoy's colorful saxiphone; Chris Harnett's heavy saxiphone; John Duff's thumpin' trombone and Curtis Andrew's skillful percussion always leaves a lasting impression on their audiences.I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

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Member Since: 4/23/2006
Band Website: idlers.ca
Band Members: Mark - Trumpet n' Vox, Chris - Drums, Paul - The Chickas n' Vox, Tom - Bass, Susan and Chris- Saxamafone, Lukeular Pawer - Keys, Craig - The Changs n' Vox, Kurtis - Perc, John Duff- Trombone
Influences: The Idlers take much of their inspiration from the Roots Reggae music of the mid 1970's. Staying true to the conscious voice of Roots Reggae, the Idlers lyrics speak of the human condition, discussing issues of war, capitialism, social and personal struggle. Musically, the Idlers are hard-hitting, relentlessly pushing the genre to its limits, cultivating a sound that combines Reggae, Ska and Dub, with seasonings of African and Cletic grooves. Specifically, the Idlers are influenced by Burning Spear, The Congos, The Upsetters, Desmond Dekker, Prince Buster, The Gladiators, Culture, Steel Pulse, The Clash, The English Beat, The Skatalites, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Max Romeo, U-Roy, Lee Sratch Perry, and King Tubby.
Sounds Like: nobody but the Idlers
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