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PANAMA KINGS
Indie / Rock / Post punk

"PK T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW!!! S/M/L £10"

Belfast Rock City, Northern Ireland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  5/14/2008
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   PANAMA KINGS: General Info
Member Since8/11/2007
Band Websitepanamakings.com
Band MembersNiall, Stuart, Luke, Ricardo



T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE!!! S/M/L £10
Online ordering coming soon, in the meantime you can pick one up from gigs, call round to our south Belfast HQ, or depending on where you live, we might even drop it over. Message for details!


CONTACT US
For bookings/enquiries send Andrew/Math (There's A Riot Goin' On) an email at:

targo[dot]entscorps[at]virgin[dot]net

and why not CC this address while you're at it:

info[at]panamakings[dot]com


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Record LabelWeCollect
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 7 2008 8:00P
KICK OUT THE JAMS @ NVTV w/SIXSTARHOTEL Belfast
May 9 2008 8:00P
SANDINOS w/SKRUFF Derry
May 30 2008 7:30P
BLACKOUT @ McHughs w/WILD BEASTS **early show** Belfast
Jun 18 2008 8:00P
ANIMAL DISCO @ AUNTIE ANNIES w/CASHIER No.9 & KOWALSKI **All DJ Sets** Belfast

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   About PANAMA KINGS
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BIOGRAPHY

Panama Kings are a band born of frustration. Theoretically formed at the start of 2007 as a respite for members of other successful Northern Irish acts, they started writing and gigging in earnest towards the end of the year, making a firm impression in double-quick time. With a few simple goals to keep it fun, fresh and to create an indie-rock-dance-party suitable for clubs every bit as much as live shows, the band refuse to acknowledge any form of industry pressure and are resolute in their manifesto.

Already drawing comparisons with indie luminaries such as Modest Mouse, Pixies, and the Walkmen, Panama Kings employ razor-sharp Gang Of Four guitars over dance-rock rhythms, frenetic keyboards and just enough Sonic Youth noise to stay this side of melodic, with Niall Kennedy’s Superchunk/ Flaming Lips-esque vocal style perhaps being the bands strongest suit.

With a steady stream of well-received gigs since their inception, every show is a different kind of chaos and the band have big plans to take this carnage much further afield in ‘08. Having already recorded a session for Rory McConnell’s show on regional Radio One and garnered radio play from Radio Ulster’s Across The Line and Huw Stephens’ national Radio One show, there’s everything to suggest that 2008’s already on fire for Panama Kings.

David Pop, December 2007


PRESS


"God save the Panama Kings. Long may they deliver their tremendously twisted songs. Sometimes you're thinking of Modest Mouse and their intense ways. Elsewhere there's a joyful discord that recalls Wayne Coyne...There are celebrations on many levels and a sense that we can happily bow before the new regents of alternative quirk-soul"

Stuart Bailie, BBC ATL




"Panama Kings have made an impressive impact on the NI music scene in double quick time... Onstage they have swagger and edge, coming across like an outfit who mean business rather than a collection of faux indie hipsters. There are a number of stand out tracks, with ‘Your Children Are Screaming’ already so seared into a section of the crowds consciousness they supply their own backing vocal to accompany the melody. It’s an all round convincing performance that justifies the buzz they’ve been building."

Jonny Tiernan, AU Magazine




"A bit of a Frankenstein's monster of the local scene - Panama Kings should become rock royalty soon enough. Their jerky dance rock rhythms should float the collective boats of Gang of Four fans and they have a huge cross-over appeal."

Fate Magazine, February 2008


Your Children Are Screaming live on BBC ATL:



Young Blood (Stripped Down) live @ Mandela Hall, Belfast:





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PANAMA KINGS's Friends Comments
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a plastic rose





May 12 2008 4:31 PM

cut ur hair ya hippy
Aoife





May 11 2008 4:24 AM

ha ha
pun = fun
♥Nicole♥





May 11 2008 1:01 AM

hey how goes it? how was the gig with the undertones? i wasnt able to go, but i heard u guys rawked!
Aoife





May 10 2008 6:20 AM

Hope Derry was derrrrific.

best i could do.
The Dave





May 9 2008 9:57 AM

Loving the song from the Oh Yeah CD!
Should be able to get to your show tonight!
Dave
MezZanaEsíA live at kabuki 17th may @dungloe derry





May 9 2008 8:50 AM

nice one with the derry gig, should be a good crowd!
i'd love to catch it but i'm stuck with fatherhood duties :(
have a good one!!
Strait Laces





May 9 2008 6:04 AM

new song up lads!!!

tell us if yer feelin' it or not
Mark





May 7 2008 1:15 PM

Alright guys,

I see you're playing down near my ancestral home on Friday night, I think I'll be home so I'll try and get a wee scoot down to see you.

Chat soon, Mark.
Cara





May 6 2008 12:01 PM

Hello. Use played b4 my uncles band n the undertones. i reli enjoyed ur set, and think ur music and act is reli gr8. i missed ur cover of self conscious over u :(... u gota recording?
ED ZEALOUS





May 6 2008 4:34 AM

RADAR>ICE BOX
(bring yer ipods)
No Dancing Records - New Single Available Now





May 5 2008 12:33 PM

really glad you think so :-)
Three Tales





May 5 2008 11:44 AM

Great new video. I really like how far Niall is prepared to go with the Adolf Hitler look.
*kathy





May 5 2008 5:23 AM

Really enjoyed the acousticness last night. Pity a few people couldn't keep quiet during it. Grrr.
No Dancing Records - New Single Available Now





May 3 2008 5:53 AM

cheers! lastest greatest is maybe my fav song of his ever, but the man won't play a second chorus...waste! i hope yer reading this robbie!!!
it's the backing vocals that make the session i feel ;-)
Connie





May 2 2008 12:52 PM

ps - I noticed that my host compressed some of those photos really badly (they went over the maximum file size) - so next time I see you in person (luke) I'll give you the proper files.
yesh?
Sixstarhotel - Crystal fists video online!





May 2 2008 5:12 AM

oooh nice tees
Andrew.





May 2 2008 4:18 AM

Great gig on Wednesday guys. Loving the new tune!
Shelley





May 1 2008 1:53 PM

more photos
Shelley





May 1 2008 6:28 AM

excellent gig at stiff kitten.. took some piks hope u dont mind... feel free to have a look and a steal...

:D
Hannah





May 1 2008 6:08 AM

Really good gig last night!
Twas fun indeed...
Tapasia [EP Sample Online!]





May 1 2008 5:55 AM

Absolutely brilliant last night!
helena





Apr 30 2008 7:16 PM

good times good times, night night
Willie





Apr 24 2008 12:25 PM

Hi Guys,

I left this comment against the Kerrang Limelight 20 Fenruary review on ASIWYFA's Pics.

Papier Tigre started the evening with a bang, or rather a lot of very classy bangs and set the bar very high. The Panama Kings were on exceptional form (they never disappoint) and raised the bar even higher with Niall giving it his all and then some. Fighting With Wire were the best that I have heard them (I've heard them at least 8 times and loved every performance) and ASIWYFA took the crowd to new and previously unprecedented levels of delight. This is easily one of the best gigs ever for me (the list includes Skid Row and Hawkwind with Lemmy, so this is no lightweight accolade). I am so glad I was there. Willie
Andy





Apr 22 2008 11:22 AM

great set yesterday
Lampost





Apr 21 2008 10:49 AM

that was an excellent wee stunt in hmv today :)
THE ICE BOX





Apr 21 2008 12:20 AM

Have a good one today!
Joyee P





Apr 20 2008 4:24 PM

indie/rock/post punk is so 6 months ago
THE ICE BOX





Apr 20 2008 9:44 AM

Thanks for the add ladies! Party @ ice box 8th o May!
ED ZEALOUS





Apr 19 2008 5:26 AM

what you ladyboys at tonight???? Kremlin???
A505





Apr 18 2008 6:14 AM

Hey Guy's
You's have really grown on me the last few weeks, brilliant band! Also Loved the tune with general fiasco that niall did with them...fucking amazing! whats it called?
Elke





Apr 17 2008 11:03 AM

Hi, thanks for a place in your friendlisting. "Where's Your Sense Of Urgency" (and the guitar line) is gorgeous (!). Have heard the guitar-part of your song in a news-clip about the OYB and thought 'fantastic'. Great to find the song here, and the OYB-Session-Album is ordered. Last month I've taken a visit to the OhYeah and it impressed me a lot. Looking forward after the 21th April, when the CD is published. Wish you big success (which you will have!). Rock on and Greets to that Irish Jewel Belfast! E.
Cutaways





Apr 14 2008 4:37 PM

Hey guys!

Looking forward to the Brixton gig? I fear i may be quite tipsy by the time you guys take to the stage but that should loosen up my dancing feet i guess!

See ye soon,

Paul
Nibs





Apr 14 2008 12:10 PM

Hello.
Im starting to become a fan of your music ever since the nerve centre gig (which was great).

Your Children Are Screaming = Brilliant! also ^^
Jay - Dub





Apr 12 2008 4:58 AM

new tune sounding sweet!
Miss Lizard [[[curbcrawler]]]





Apr 11 2008 11:09 AM

new tune sounds awesome.
cant wait for the oh yeah album.


good times :)
Connie