The Moon Invaders were formed in early 2001 in Belgium by vocalist Matthew Hardison and drummer Nicolas Leonard. Over the years, the band has had several band member changes, but the Moon Invaders of today is composed of nine members: vocalists Matthew Hardison & Thomas Hardison, tenor saxophonist David Loos, trombonist Manghi Murinni, trumpeter Rolf Langsjoen, keyboardist Sergio Raimundo, guitarist Michael Bridoux, bassist Arnaud Pemmers, and drummer Nicolas Leonard.
They recorded in several studios and put out their first EP “First Wave” in 2002. After many enthusiastic reactions and constant touring the Moon Invaders planned their first longplayer. The self-titled studio album was produced in Brussels by the well-known Victor Rice and Grover Records released this astonishing debut in 2004. “Breakin’ Free” the second release on Grover Records followed in 2005: again supported by Vic Rice, but this time mixed in the basement of the well-known Jammyland Record shop in NYC.
Since the release of their first album, the Moon Invaders have toured all over Europe through Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovenia, France and Luxembourg; and became one of the best ska acts of the Belgian scene. In May 2007, the moon invaders have had the pleasure of being the backing band of the legenderay Mr. Rocksteady Alton Ellis for a special show in Brussels.
They recently completed their third album called Moovin'n'Groovin' on Grover Records. On this latest release, the band has had the pleasure of collaborating with Slacker’s frontman Vic Ruggiero who produced and mixed this exciting brand new record.
New Moon Invaders Youtube Video ! (26/11/09)
Just a quick video with pics from our last couple of shows. Don't
hesitate to leave a comment and to spread the video around ! ... They call it Madness! (08/12/08)
The Moon Invaders will be opening for Madness when the legendary
band makes a stop by Brussels this Monday, December 15 at Forest National ! One Step Beyond !!!
Groovin' with Doreen ... (30/11/08) We've just finished recording an album with the
Queen of Ska, the one and only Doreen Shaffer. The record will be
released in December so be on the lookout for it !
We will also be touring together all over Europe from December to
January in cities like Barcelona, Vienna, Mainz and Madrid.
And last but not least, Doreen & the Moon Invaders will also have the privilige to headline the "Skankin’ Round The X-mas Tree 2008" along with the Prague Ska Conspiracy. See y'all at the shows !
Hey guys! Thanks for being friends! :) I'm looking forward to your concert with Doreen in Zürich. I hope, you like after parties! 'Cause I will spin my records :) Kind regards! Nadine
This saturday the crew of youth club KRAK (Avelgem - BE) comes up with another groovy edition of 'TheBrothersGonnaWorkItOut'. Let's groove on Soda'n'Suds, Grapes! ft. Flip Kowlier LIVE, DJ ROM1 aka Mr Explicit and many more!
This wicked party is taking place at the community center of Avelgem (Belgium), on the border of East- and West-Flanders and Hainaut.
The newest posting deals with different versions of the song
"Perfect". Gossip about Victor Rice, The Ska Festival In Rosslau,
William Shakespeare, The Aggrolites, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ganjan, The Braces and
Marquee.
nouvel album des skarbone 14 !!! Release party @ magasin 4 le 28 novembre... histoire de se mettre en forme avant votre enregistrement live ;-) GRATUIT !!!!
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