Vocals/Guitar:
Simon Washburn
Vocals/Bass:
Jerry Case
Vocals/Trumpet:
Frank Thornton
Drums:
Nic Hanks
Tenor Sax:
Thomas Case
Trombone: John Lugo
Lead Guitar:
Luis Flores
Percussion: Sal Correa
Keys: Robert Valdez
Influences
The Skatalites, The Ethiopians, The Melodians, The Heptones, Desmond Dekker, Symarip, Laurel Aitken, The Wailers (BMW), The Maytals... Good Beer, Sweet Herbs..
"Ska and reggae acts are ubiquitous for making families like the Gosselins and the Duggars seem wholly commonplace. That’s ’cause they’re usually riding to their gigs in vans where there are no empty seats. Assemble the rhythm section, top it with your lead players and affix a horn ensemble to the whole affair, and next thing you know, you’ve got enough musicians to effectively construct a reasonable army of rock bands.
However, that’s part of the magic that gives acts from these genres their well-rounded sound. For instance, the dude with the congas and the shaker is just as essential as the guy in the front with the electric guitar. And for many, it’s that egalitarian, all-for-one/one-for-all mindset that finds such acts livin‘ on a cohesive plateau, both personally and musically.
The Bashments hail from this exact school of thought—together they’ll attack their musical endeavors like university coeds flock to a freshly-tapped keg..."
- Waleed Rashidi, Inland Empire Weekly
we got home safe. Glad to see ya'll did as well. U guys played a GREAT show! Brice and I really enjoyed it. It was nice to see you and Rachael again, we'll have to get together soon. Maybe this time with the little ones.
So when are you gonna play this side of the pond? What with The Specials (less Jerry) on tour in the UK, the timing could be excellent for a Ska revival. Your sound is too good to keep it in the states alone.
It was great seeing you guys perform last night. You guys put on a great performance!! I took some pics and video. I will send them to you when i upload them.
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