Pocket Billiards are a 9-piece band that fuse ska, reggae and dub with punk rock and heavy riffs, creating an energetic and powerful sound. The band released their debut studio album in Oct 09 at a sell-out show in Belfast's Black Box.
The Billiards are not directly influenced by any one band but draw inspiration from bands such as The Clash, the Specials, Operation Ivy and many, many more. They've been lucky enough to play with many of their idols, including The Beat, Bad Manners, The Selecter, The Slackers and Neville Staples (Specials).
--------------------- From the Press ---------------------
"A seminal slab of wax... their self titled album is one of the best records of the year"
Hot Press
"Over the last seven years Pocket Billiards have matured into one of the country’s best acts"
AU Magazine
"...recalling The Clash, The Pogues, Elvis Costello and Ian Dury, with a dash of American punk and country funk to sweeten the mix..."
"...it's as punk as they come, Clashing The Specials and Rage Against The Machine."
William Johnston - BBC Across The Line
"...don't miss this band, surely yet another highlight of the (SAI Festival) weekend.."
The Scene (www.scene.ie)
"Pocket Billiards will get everyone in a party mood"
David Roy - The Irish News
"...they play ultra catchy songs that get stuck in your head ... their popularity never wanes."
Baron - www.leavinghope.co.uk
"...Pocket Billiards cranked it up a notch. The band combines punk, ska, metal and reggae into one wonderful package"
"...The highlight of the set was 'Big Mistake' - a riproaring song that has hit written all over it"
BBC Across The Line
"...Your feet just can't keep still"
Cathedral Quarter Festival
"Their sound is huge..."
"...the set thrilled the audience and reckless dancing ensued"
Claire McCallion - NIChart.com
"One thing you will not get with some of the other bands breaking today is an unrivalled originality - welcome the return of Ska Punk boys and girls..."
The Belfast Beat (Vol.05 Issue49)
"...the long-running Pocket Billiards continue to fly the flag for nine-piece ska thrills"
Andrew Johnston - The News Letter
"...it was a big relief to read about the refreshingly unassuming Pocket Billiards from Northern Ireland who give us no bullshit answers and are for once, the real McCoy"
EVERLONG 7 (Bristol Fanzine)
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