Mr Alex Scott - Drums, Percussion.
Woo - Guitars and shouts.
Bill Smoker - Keys, Mandolin and Vocals.
Marc Carpark - Bass and Space.
ADC - Vocals and guitars
Xal Kirk - Guitar and vocals,
Muttley Bass,
Tony D - Guitars and production,
Nickypig - vocals and melodies,
Raymedia - films.
We dont usually all turn up!
Influences
About fifty years of musical history - Jamaican, British, World (In that order).
Sounds Like
Our collective view of musicianship comes from an open rejection of the alienation of the individual, and individual creativity within wider capitalist society. Only through Art, or rather the Arts, can we take back our lives. So we say “Fuck Capitalism, Fuck Fame”, enjoy your life and come and enjoy ours….
AIRPLAY AND REVIEWS
German Ska radio: Bluebeat In My Soul
ska & reggae webzine http://www.musicaloccupation.com
US ska webzine http://duffguidetoska.blogspot.com
North East premiere ska promoters http://www.skamonkey.com
DTD Podcast, which you can listen to now at http://www.musicaloccupation.com
Issue Punk Zine
Mild Peril (East)
DO The Dog (International)
Captain Black No Stars play dirty reggae, inspired by both the Trojan and two-tone sounds and also UK Punk, Hip Hop, and AGIT PROP.
In A Year we have played to lots of nice people, usually for free and have recorded our first EP 'PUBLIC SPACE' which is released by Do The Dog Music on a Split album entitled "Boss Sounds of the Boom and Bust".
We dont usually want money for gigs but have to cover the costs of living in a fucked up world - petrol etc and as such will try our hardest to make gigs and stuff either free or donation based. Here's a cool review from US Ska Zine http://duffguidetoska.blogspot.com "With a singer that sounds like Mick Jones, Captain Black No Stars' style of punky dirty reggae reminds one a bit of The Clash's excellent forays into Jamaican music on London Calling and Sandinista. The great "Rivers of Blood," which versions Toots and the Maytal's "54-46 (Was My Number)," isn't as apocalyptic as its title suggests--it's about the boneheaded lawlessness in the singer's neighborhood (and government's inability to do anything about it) keeping him housebound--literally locked in like a prisoner, get it? "The Lighter Song" laments the fact that people aren't really free to do what they want in public, including smoke, drink, and enjoy a joint. "As Zac Says" is a cool, mid-tempo skank that seems to be warning everyone to be skeptical and aware of the hidden agendas behind the carefully controlled images and messages that pour out of our televisions and movie screens daily (can someone please post this band's lyrics on the net--I can't make all of their words out and think they have loads of relevant things to say). "Dub MPLA (Revolution Party)" is stellar cover of Tapper Zukie's classic track."
yea its going alright ta! how about your selfs? we will have to try and get another gig sorted sometime soon or something... did the venue finally give you that ca$h then? haha
LAST GANG IN TOWN STRUMMERVILLE BENEFIT & LAST GANG’S 6th BIRTHDAY GIG
THE YALLA YALLAS are a fantastic punk rock ‘n’ roll band from Leeds. Their name was chosen as a rallying call to unify. “So long liberty, lets forget you didn’t show. Not in my time” a sentiment expressed on an early Joe Strummer recording & one which struck a chord with the band and their audience. Some members have appeared in The Dead Pets, 3milehigh & The Gushers & they now share a common goal to bring anthemic mayhem to wherever they play. http://www.myspace.com/theyallayallas
THE TAGNUTS Cambridge “Gimp-Core” ska punkers are back! After almost a year away The Tagnuts are ready to do it again. This is the hometown night of a UK tour that sees them playing across the country.http://www.myspace.com/thetagnuts
THE TEN-O-SEVENS These four lads combine elements of early punk rock with the sound & attitude of the most obnoxious of garage punk bands. Their songs are fast, loud, snotty & catchy simple chord tight style tunes that will stick to your head like cheap superglue! http://www.myspace.com/krummylanky
THE DEAD BATTERIES They are fast, they have a lot to say, and they say it with venom! Great anarcho punx from Ipswich, don’t miss them! http://www.myspace.com/thedeadbatteries
There are plenty of great Strummer/Clash related Prizes to be won, Last Gang DJ’s playing punk & ska, drink promotions - it’s a Strummerville Benefit and Last Gang Xmas Party/ 6th Birthday all rolled into one!
Saturday 19th December @Man on the Moon, Norfolk St, Cambridge £5 adv / £6 door Doors 7:30pm Ticket reservations email lastgangintownuk@yahoo.co.uk
JAMIE IRIE is working with top reggea band HOUSE OF RIDDIM at the very moment on a L.P called KINGSTON 13 and will have some new releases this year and a tour to follow.look out for him. www.myspace.com/houseofriddim .
WORDS CAN BE SO SIMPLE .A video shoot at various locations UK. and J.A by Chris Ilston of CRIZ.E produtions .......
( WORDS CAN BE SO SIMPLE) backed by the HOUSE OF RIDDIM with a solid bass and wicked horn section and drums to rock with. A tune for the reggea music fan at its very best . This tune will make you get up and go and move you forword to a positive state of mind. www.myspace.com/houseofriddim Jamie, here's my HONEST opinion & comments.... "Words can be so simple...Actions..." YES, but MUSIC also speaks louder than words....& thats EXACTLY what this tune does. From the intro chants of "LION....LION!", you get the feeling of positivity & strength from the word GO! The bubbling riddim track is met with uplifting vocal vibes from Mr Irie. A tune aimed at those who talk 'round di ting' & don't seem to put talk into motion, this song hits the spot. A vibesy tune to fill the air with as much punc
LAST GANG IN TOWN STRUMMERVILLE BENEFIT & LAST GANG’S 6th BIRTHDAY GIG
THE YALLA YALLAS are a fantastic punk rock ‘n’ roll band from Leeds. Their name was chosen as a rallying call to unify. “So long liberty, lets forget you didn’t show. Not in my time” a sentiment expressed on an early Joe Strummer recording & one which struck a chord with the band and their audience. Some members have appeared in The Dead Pets, 3milehigh & The Gushers & they now share a common goal to bring anthemic mayhem to wherever they play. http://www.myspace.com/theyallayallas
THE TAGNUTS Cambridge “Gimp-Core” ska punkers are back! After almost a year away The Tagnuts are ready to do it again. This is the hometown night of a UK tour that sees them playing across the country.http://www.myspace.com/thetagnuts
THE TEN-O-SEVENS These four lads combine elements of early punk rock with the sound & attitude of the most obnoxious of garage punk bands. Their songs are fast, loud, snotty & catchy simple chord tight style tunes that will stick to your head like cheap superglue! http://www.myspace.com/krummylanky
THE DEAD BATTERIES They are fast, they have a lot to say, and they say it with venom! Great anarcho punx from Ipswich, don’t miss them! http://www.myspace.com/thedeadbatteries
There are plenty of great Strummer/Clash related Prizes to be won, Last Gang DJ’s playing punk & ska, drink promotions - it’s a Strummerville Benefit and Last Gang Xmas Party/ 6th Birthday all rolled into one!
Saturday 19th December @Man on the Moon, Norfolk St, Cambridge £5 adv / £6 door Doors 7:30pm Ticket reservations email lastgangintownuk@yahoo.co.uk
BACK TO THE GRAVE KLUBNIGHT presents MOJOKINGS+THEE CHILLS live at Satans Hollow Manchester. +BACK TO THE GRAVE dj's. Doors open at 9pm, music until 3am!! A night of Rockabilly, Garage, Psychobilly, Rock'n'Roll...
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
Hey Ady! I've just added a brand new Jimmy The Squirrel track "Carnival" to the Do The Dog Music Myspace page, so please check it out & let me know what you think! The tune will feature on the band's soon to be released debut full length album, "Business As Usual" on Do The Dog Music!
When the sun goes down this Halloween there's only one place to head to for some graveyard stomping DJs playing the best in psychobilly, rockabilly and punk rock'n'roll and three of the finest and most energetic rockin' bands in the business....
GO GO CULT come to town for the very first time with their surf, garage, punk sound (featuring Bill Fadden!). These recent signings to Western Star are heavily influenced by The Cramps, Link Wray, GG Allin and The Sonics. www.myspace.com/thegogocult
LUNA VEGAS come to howl in the Moon rather than at it! Another Western Star artist, they have made quite an impact with their frantic live shows and excellent debut cd. www.myspace.com/lunavegas
Tonight’s headliners, SHAKEOUT are without a doubt the finest Psycho rockin' outfit in East Anglia, a title they truly deserve following a lengthy career that has seen them share the stage with bands including The Meteors, Guana Batz and King Kurt. www.myspace.com/shakeoutpsycho
If that's not enough, there's also prizes for the most fiendish fancy dress, DJs playing into the night, drink promotions, and stalls selling cds, band merchandise and handmade clothing and accessories from Jezebelles boutique.
Sat 31st October @Man on the Moon, 2 Norfolk St, Cambridge CB1 2LF £6 on the door Doors 7pm Ticket reservations lastgangintownuk@yahoo.co.uk www.myspace.com/thelastgangintownuk
Alright guys, Thanks for adding us and the kind words.....I met you guys a while back down London Town....I was with Jimmy the Squirrel at a gig you played with them. I run a venue up in Nottingham so if you ever fancy sorting out a gig swap that would be cool :) Drop us a message or something and hopefully we can gig together soon Gaz Bread
THE GRIT - They're back! The UK's best Punk Rock'n'Roll band storm back into Cambridge yet again by popular demand. Now a 5 piece with a fatter sound and a cracking new CD release on the infamous People Like You label, The Grit will leave you begging for more. Their unique sound splices punk, psychobilly, rockabilly, ska 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 to catch them before they head over to Russia, Japan and the USA, so don't miss it! www.myspace.com/thegrit
ICH - Arguably the finest punk band to come out of East Anglia, the last 5 years have seen this band become a local phenomenon and they've just played at the prestigious Rebellion punk festival. Mere words can't describe their live performances, you have to see the band for yourself! ICH have been known to blow ageing punk bands off the stage and even incited stage diving at their unplugged gigs. 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
Back once again with a fresh batch of musical biscuits it’s Kevin Flowerdew from Do The Dog Music! Kevin hosts and boasts on this podcast full of new music from his label. From the UK straight your way, this is Do The Dog Podcast!
1. John Player Specials – Wilsonator 2. Rebelation – You Will Know 3. Resolution 242 – IMF 4. Cartoon Violence – Cartoon Violence 5. New Town Kings – Stay On Your Feet 6. Drewvis – Head Up, Keep Smiling 7. Jimmy The Squirrel – Sort It Out 8. The Bakesys – Looking For Love 9. Rasta4Eyes – Good Old Rock N Roll 10. Robb Blake – If Ya Leave Me 11. Liam O’Kane – Politeness Is Free 12. The Steady Boys – Open Your Mouth 13. Dirty Revolution – Dirty Revolution 14. Captain Black No Stars – As Zac Says 15. The Skints – Murderer
Pama Intl new album out 2 Nov PAMA OUTERNATIONAL ft.Lynval & Horace from The Specials
New single on 19 Oct PAMA INTL-I STILL LOVE YOU MORE
On tour September 2009 04 Bingley Music Festival 05 Mersea Island Scooter Rally October 2009 23 Poole Mr Kyps 24 Birmingham Sound Bar 28 Derby The Rockhouse 29 Sheffield Corporation 30 Ulverston The Roxy 31 Aberdeen Lemon Tree Novemerber 2009 01 Manchester The Deaf Institute 04 London 100 Club 13 Cardiff The Globe 20 Swindon 12 Bar 21 Chester Funkdub is 5@Telfords 26 Nottingham Rescue Rooms 28 Watchet The Mineral Line 29 Bristol The Thekla December 2009 16 Norwich Arts Centre 19 Newcastle Live Theatre
