Captain Skalet - Vocals
Donna Bretton - Vocals
Alan Owen - Bass
Dave Oakley - Hammond Organ
Gary Plews - Guitar
Paul Mathieson - Trombone
Jason Richardson - Tenor Sax
Steve Moody - Trumpet
Gavin Knight - Drums
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Influences
6T's Mod Culture; Original Bluebeat, Ska & Rocksteady; Sixties & Northern Soul.
BBL Live at the Pyramids... playing Frank Wilson's Do I Love You
IOW Scooter Rally 2008
Southsea Bandstand
Bang Bang Lulu are fast building a reputation as an exciting and energetic live act. Based in Portsmouth/Southampton, UK, they are currently appearing at live music venues all over the South Coast of England. If you like
Ska, Northern Soul, and Mod influenced Beat music,
and you have not yet found yourself dancing like a frenzied sweat monster at a BBL gig, then you might want to consider poppin along one night and seeing whats going down with this lot..
Jumping to "The Riddler"
Bang Bang Lulu - Live at Jones Wine Bar
Bang Bang Lulu - Live at O'Neills
Bang Bang Lulu - Live at The Soul Cellar
So who the feck are Bang Bang Lulu anyway..?
Bang Bang Lulu first formed in 2005, the nucleus of the line up containing the ex Looney Toons/2 Tonic guys, Al Owen, Jason Richardson and Paul Mathieson along with long time Shamen buddy Gav Knight. Gary Plews and Dave Oakley (ex Hideaways) were subsequently recruited along with original vocalist Shannon. After several live appearances Shannon left and was replaced by Captain Skalet (ex Fruit Farm) and Donna Bretton (ex Hideaways) on vocals.
The varied musical styles that the band perform reflect the infuences and backgrounds of the initial band members. Al, Jas and Paul bringing years of experience playing Ska and Reggae and Gav adding his vast knowledge of the rare soul genre and his wide experience gained touring the world with artists like The Shamen, Marc Almond and Maroon Town. When Dave and Gary joined the band it added a love of 60's Hammond groove, mod, freakbeat and rally classics, plus a recognition of some of the finer moments of the late seventies/early eighties 2nd generation such as the Dexy's for example, and the more recent Ska revivalist acts. Finally with the addition of Capt. Skalet a.k.a and Donna, who both have a wide appreciation of all of the above genre's and more, the melting pot was coming to the boil nicely.
Bang Bang Lulu - Live at The Wedgewood Rooms
This blend of influences has shaped Bang Bang Lulu into an act with an almost uniquely varied repertoire, covering practically all aspects of the musical genre that can only be very loosely termed Mod or Scooter Scene related. For Bang Bang Lulu this genre covers Ska (from 60's to present day), Northern Soul, Vintage R&B, 60's/70's/80's pop, Hammond 'groove' and 60's garage.
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Check out my new video for the single 'Slow Me Down', it's pretty different from your usual 'rap vid', as I try not to take myself too seriously! Hope you enjoy the mutiple costumes, this vid was a bag a fun to make!
Just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the add!!! Stay in touch & if we are ever anywhere near you when we are on tour please come out to a show. And PLEASE request us at radio.
DJ Cello will be spinning the best in rare and classic ska, rocksteady and reggae around a live set from the fantastic DUALERS!
The Dualers are making a big push this year to get to the next level. Not only are they releasing their long-awaited album, The Cooking Pot, but they are playing a one-off brand new show with their 8-peice band at the mighty indigO2 at the O2 Arena, London.
Dj Turbo AC will be kicking off the "The Dualers" after party!! You better be there. Make sure you get a ticket in time!!!
If you want to be a part of this special occasion, don't delay! Buy your tickets now, the venue only holds 2,400...
Honest songwriting filled with powerful and thought provoking lyrics. Blues and Gypsy influenced Rock music with vintage feel, yet an original and innovative style and sound. -It's music you like.
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