Dizzy Storm Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 Just as you thought British Ska was dead and forgotten, the SupaTones bring it back with astounding force!!Adding the new Modern interpretations of classic Ska/Soul/Reggae and Rock along with some of the latest releases of some brand new tracks by The Supatones the band is looking to be the next big thing in the UK market.The band have been attracting the attentions of a number of top names within the Ska circuit, most recently with 80's skankers The Beat and the little-forgotten Bad Manners.The audience reactions to such an on-stage energy, and entertaining crowd interactions from lead singer Nicky, have brought comparisons of the band to both No Doubt and The Selector because of the rare occurrence of a female lead-singerBecause of the bands exciting mix of experience and youth, the SupaTones have a vibrancy and energy that has not been around since The Specials and Madness were popular, the aim being to bring together the die-hard fans of the era and a fresh, younger audience, combining unique versions of well known Ska classics "My Boy Lollipop" and "One Step Beyond", to upbeat party atmospheric singles Come On Eileen and Lulus Shout, blended in with tracks from their upcoming debut album, featuring the fanzine friendly hit Mice In the Cellar.The band consist of lead singer and sax player, Nicky Garton; Pat Pretorius on bass; drummer, Alan Beatthief Smith, keyboardist and trumpet, Wayne Wilis; Adam Skank Thompson on trombone; and Jo Moore on Guitarcheck out www.supatones.tk for more info & downloadswith support from NORMANS FETISH & MISLED YOUTHDOORS 7.304 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkt Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 Pat ex of Freaks Union...woo-hoo, this'll be a good gig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 its gonna be fucking ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 grr hate having no money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY KEV Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 This gig is tonight everyone - hope to see a few of you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY KEV Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Thanks to everyone who came last night, I had a spendid time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkt Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Misled Youth were ace! A lot more hardcore than I remember...I missed Normans Fetish cos I didnt think they'd be on till 9. Supatones put on a good show but seemed too much like a cabaret, Butlins type band and the singer was annoyin as fuck...still got me dancin tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 what an excellent gig! Norman's Fetish started off very icely even though it wasnt as good as their kef show. Miseld Youth came on and compeltely rocked out the building with their energetic outburst of ska/reggae/punk/metal stylings even when the bassist had to get his other bass they still entertained!Supatones were band of the night. Started off with a cover of the bond theme tune. Every song put a smile on my face and even got people dancing in drakes which was nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Amy* Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Cheeriest gig in a long long time!Norman's Fetish sounded so much better than they do at Kef, so that was a big plus. They put on a fine show once again.Misled Youth... you've gotta love them. I'm sure they're sick of seeing my face now but every show seems to get better and better. And I was so chuffed that there were a lot more people there than usual when they play. Van Halen... Smashing baby!As for the SupaTones - I know some songs that'll get on your nerves, get on your nerves, get on your nerves. I know some songs that'll get on your nerves, get, get, get on your nerves. Party ska overload. But yeah, they put a smile on everyone's face. Well, except from Nick from the Hex Pens... he really was not impressed!Overall, a lovely evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzywoo Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 I really enjoyed Normans Fetish...I think they're really inspiring and could even get me motivated into learning to play an instrument. It's cool the way they present themselves and you can tell that they're all enjoying themselves on stage. Catchy songs too-woo! Misled Youth were awesome! bought there cd which i can't believe they were selling for only a quid! It rocksAnd then theres the Supatones- hmm trying too much to be no doubt! Cheery tho and i'm sure they put a smile on everyones face! MON THE CAN CAN! Suzy xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 im fairly rocking out to the misled youth cd and the supatones cd(which they gace me for free) you can download some of their tunes on their site btw. The van halen cover was very funny especially the split-jump he tried to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY KEV Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 . Supatones put on a good show but seemed too much like a cabaret' date=' Butlins type band [/quote']Hahaha, I was thinking the exact same thing......it really was very cabaret, they were just missing the red coats!! Thanks for the kind words people, and as far as I know we're back in Aberdeen on the 15th of July with No Escape at Drummonds, so PLEASE come along!!Oh........and I'm never trying a split jump again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted June 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 well talking of Butlins...apparantly The Supatones, in the times they're not gigging as The Supatones, they DO play places like Butlins and do ska versions of popular songs....like Shout by Lulu and suchlike! hmmm...i personally wasnt into them, just not my thing...Misled Youth were the band of the night...really really good! i love the sorta reggae tune you played first (which i always forget the name of!)Normans Fetish were ace too....brass section could be a bit tighter but that'll come i think...sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY KEV Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 Well.........they probably make a lot of money from doin the Butlins type stuff, so that's fair enough, but still...........hhhmmmAnd the 1st song we played was "Who Does Pete Waterman Think He is Anyway?" (I think!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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