Bastard Squad is like this.................JOE (guitar, vox and resident complete bastard), JAMIE (drums, backin' vox, part-time bastard) and JEFF (bass, backin' vox, and general nice guy - well you can't have it all!)
Errrr....Time to change the blurb methinks.....
Bastard Squad is what you need. As drunk as we are punk (very)
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS.
Right now we are working on a suite of new tunes, we will be showcasing them along with all the classics at upcoming gigs in Cambridge and Brighton in April. We're also (finally) gonna do a new demo real soon
NEW TOWN KINGS - Back by popular demand this 9 piece bring their infectious and energetic brand of 2Tone, ska, reggae and dub back for a triumphant return to the Man on the Moon. Since releasing their debut album “Sound Of The New Town” on Do The Dog records the band have had gig and festival crowds across the UK begging for more. With a new studio recording in the pipeline, the future promises to be bright for the New Town Kings. http://www.myspace.com/newtownkings
RESOLUTION 242 - Their debut CD out on Do the Dog Records has had some great reviews and secured them airplay on Radio One’s “The Lock Up”. Resolution 242 have shared the stage with the likes of Inner Terrestrials and King Blues and played the Rebellion Festival in 2009. They sound great and they’ve got plenty say. They don’t claim to have the answers, but aim to raise awareness about important issues that they think need attention and debate, in the only medium they can… music…so get involved and enjoy! http://www.myspace.com/resolution242
CAPTAIN BLACK NO STARS - This Norfolk reggae collective have come a long way in short time, gaining fans across the region with their unique sound inspired by both the Trojan / 2Tone sounds and UK Punk rock. They bring the early Clash forays into Jamaican music to mind but with a contemporary slant. They kick off proceedings as the first of 3 Do The Dog bands that will have you skanking all night!http://www.myspace.com/captainblacknostars
LAST GANG IN TOWN DJ’s - Ska / Reggae / Punk
Saturday 28th Nov @Man on the Moon, Cambridge Only £6 /door Doors 7:30pm Ticket reservations lastgangintownuk@yahoo.co.uk
WIGSVILLE SPLIFFS - The Wigsville Spliffs are rollin’ into Cambridge for a rare show at the Man on the Moon. Formed back in the late 70’s the band played authentic 50’s style rockabilly and by the mid 80’s they had set the local scene on fire and become regulars at London’s infamous Klubfoot, playing with Restless, Guana Batz and Demented are Go amongst others. Fast forward to 2008, Wigsville Spliffs reform for a show stopping come back at the Bedlam Breakout Psychobilly Festival and follow that with a “jaw dropping” set at the Satanic Stomp festival in Germany in April 2009. With a harder and heavier sound and a new release imminent on the legendary Raucous Records the “spliffs” are back! If you’re a fan of rockabilly, psychobilly, or just love great music, come down and rock with the Wigsville Spliffs! www.myspace.com/wigsvillespliffsofficial
COWBOY AND THE CORPSE - Spooky, country infused psychobilly 4 piece from Wales who are influenced by the Meteors, Demented Are Go and Johnny Cash. www.myspace.com/cowboyandthecorpse
Plus stalls, distro and more…… Saturday 25th July @Man on the Moon, 2 Norfolk St, Cambridge Doors 7:30pm £5 on the door Ticket reservations email lastgangintownuk@yahoo.co.uk
THE GRIT - They’re back! The UK’s best Punk Rock’n’Roll band storm back into Cambridge by popular demand. Now a 5 piece with a fatter sound and a cracking new CD release, The Grit will leave you begging for more. Their unique sound splices punk, ska, psychobilly, rockabilly and a whole lot of spirit. You’d be a fool to miss their live show, they’ve blasted audiences at all the major festivals at home and across Europe and this is your chance, so don’t miss it! www.myspace.com/thegrit
LEFT ALONE - Hellcat Records’ Los Angeles based street punk crew Left Alone will be playing their first Cambridge gig as part of this amazing double-header. Hard work, great songs and energetic live shows have seen this band move up to a Hellcat Records staple. Combining 3 chord punk with ska and a dash of country, Left Alone have developed a sound all of their own, with contributors and guests including Tim Armstrong (Rancid) and Patricia Day (Horrorpops). www.myspace.com/leftalonepunx
DEBT COLLECTORS - Stevenage trio who mix street punk with ska and 2Tone. www.myspace.com/dcuk08
LAST GANG IN TOWN DJs - Punk & Ska www.myspace.com/thelastgangintownuk
Sat 30th May Man on the Moon, Norfolk St Cambridge Doors 7:30pm £7 on the door Ticket reservations lastgangintownuk@yahoo.co.uk
DEADLINE - A rare up close and personal opportunity to see one of the UK / Europe’s biggest punk bands IN A PUB!! Deadline features what are probably the best female vocals to be found in Punk Rock! It’s hard to find a rival to Liz’s powerfully warm, spine-tingling vocals. With hundreds of European shows, 2 American tours, countless UK gigs and 5 full length albums released worldwide. Deadline are an experienced live act and have really gained a reputation for their live performances! They have played everywhere, from small pub backrooms to crowds of thousands, from New York to Berlin. Deadline have played with Rancid, Lars Frederickson & Dropkick Murphys to name but a few. Make sure you catch them live when they play Cambridge! One of only a handful of UK shows scheduled for 2009, this really is a special treat for the alternative music scene in Cambridge. www.myspace.com/deadlineuk
SMALL TOWN RIOT - Since 1999 Hamburg punk’n’roll-streetpunks Small Town Riot have earned a solid reputation in the German punk scene and prestigious slots at the famous Force Attack and Punk’n’Disorderly festivals. These guys have never played in Cambridge before and are only in the UK for a few dates so don’t miss your chance to see them. www.myspace.com/smalltownriothamburg
REFUSE/ALL - Refuse/All rose from the ashes of Riot/Clone in 2005. They have 2 albums out on Active Distribution and have been gigging around the UK with bands such as Discharge, Subhumans and GBH. www.myspace.com/refusealllondon
Sat 2nd May Man on the Moon, Norfolk St Cambridge Doors 7:30pm £6 on the door Ticket reservations lastgangintownuk@yahoo.co.uk
INNER TERRESTRIALS - Formed in south-east London, the Inner Terrestrials have been together since 1994 mixing hardcore punk, dub, ska and more to create a powerful and eclectic sound. The band have gigged and toured extensively playing venues, festivals, squat parties, demo's and protest sites all over the UK and Europe. Founder members J (vocals & guitars) and Fran (bass & vocals) teamed up with drummer Paco of Conflict in 1996 and haven't looked back since. www.myspace.com/innerterrestrials
FAINTEST IDEA - Faintest Idea mix sing-along, fist-in-the-air punk rock with 2 tone ska and catchy brass parts courtesy of Dan, and Stash from the Dead Pets. www.myspace.com/faintestidea
with a live reggae and dancehall show from YT and ASHANTI YARD!!
- his first album STRAIGHT OUTA BRITAIN firmly established YT as the hottest new reggae artist in the uk. featuring tracks like Wicked Act , England story and innit his show will be BIG. currently on tour with his new album BORN INNA BABYLON.
we've also welcomed in a few of cambridges best roots and reggae singers to vibe up the place!
J Levi
Ras Lenard
Bagga Shines
Dylan Jah
and of course REVELATION 2000 and UPRIZING SOUNDS will be bringing you some BIG roots to ragga!
drum and bass / jungle / ragga jungle / tear out / dub meets dance
DIGITAL (one of metal heads longest standing producers,
STIVS (Life4Land's very own ragga jungle champion!)
JAHBA (back for a short time! we wanna hear as much from this producer as possible)
THE RESTARTS - The Restarts first crawled out of the North London Squat scene well over a decade ago. Serial dole scroungers the lot of them, they named their band after the dreaded 'back to work' interviews and set about touting their stroppy four-chord punk to spiky-haired audiences around the world. Staying true to their ideals, and the DIY culture at the true subversive heart of punk the Restarts have toured all over Europe, the US and Canada, and with over 9 releases the Restarts have found themselves playing their part in the world wide network of DIY Punk Rock. Combining their socially aware lyrics with raw vocals and plenty of chorus “shout-a-longs” their abrasive yet catchy UK punk made for one of the finest performances at last years Rebellion festival. www. myspace. com/therestarts
I.C.H. - The last 5 years have seen this band become a local phenomenon and they’ve just secured a slot at the prestigious Rebellion punk festival in 2009. With sharply observed lyrics and a barrage of guitars ICH’s punk anthems will have you punching the air and shouting along ‘til the cider runs out. www. myspace. com/ichcolchesterpunx
LAST GANG IN TOWN DJ’s - Punk / Ska www. myspace. com/thelastgangintownuk Standard Issue, Mild Peril and Last Gang Distro’s, plus Strawberry Fair Green Area info. CD’s Fanzines, Vinyl, Patches, T shirts…
Saturday 28th February Man on the Moon, Norfolk St, Cambridge Doors 7:30pm £6 on the door Ticket reservations email lastgangintownuk@yahoo.co.uk
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