Jon - vocals, guitar
Tom - vocals, guitar
Sally - vocals
Rico - vocals,accordion
Sarah -bass
Lu - oud,saz
Steve - drums
Susie - fiddle
Sounds Like
The Mekons are more than a band and more than a bunch of cracking musicians who play in various other bands. Throughout their history they have worked collaboratively and collectively with everything credited to the band, never to individuals. Their mind boggling output consistently blurs the lines between high art and low and has included exhibitions in the UK and US, a deranged musical recorded and staged with Kathy Acker and several books including the unique “Mekons United” surely the best tome ever published by, or about, a band. And, without ever being a comedy act, they are also very very funny to boot.
“Here’s to a band who have it all: tunes, creativity, humour, politics, brains, reliability, sex appeal.... as their musicianship has deepened they have only made the old stuff sound better.” Village Voice.
The Mekons were born to punk parents from the belly of rock’n’roll 25 albums and 30 long and hard years ago. These twisted folk have laughed more laughs, cried more tears and writ more tunes than you can shake a stick at whilst building a reputation as one of the very best live bands on the planet. Now the sinnin' and prayin' mekons return to their UK roots for 3 very special 30th anniversary concerts.
“the mekons have earned a reputation for the best live show around- an out of control party bursting with razor sharp wit and bouncy, rubber band rock. They're the best kept secret in rock’n’roll and you'll love 'em.” Interview magazine.
i was a mekons fan when i was 16 and i am a mekons fan at 44. unfortunately, i have never seen you live. my loss. come to the states so i can remedy this. the newer songs sound great! - wade reaction
It would probably kind of frighten you guys if you only knew the thousands of miles I've drove to see the Mekons over the years. I'm ready to do it again. New album or not I just want to see the Mekons again.
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