Sharlene Squire- vocals, Chris Preston- drum kit, Stuart Hardcastle- percussion, Marti Snape- bass, Des Murphy- keys Amanda Quigley- tenor sax, Oz Murphy- baritone sax, Mark Jones- clarinet. Treasured guests include Paul Burton- trombone, Martin Smith- trumpet and Ed Roberts- trumpet.
The Hat Band are one of the UKs finest underground groove collectives. Their unique sound is an intoxicating fusion of dub reggae, afro-latin beats, funk and sublime vocals guaranteed to exhilirate mind, soul and body.
The Hat Band have been firm favourites on the Liverpool scene for much of the past decade, with every single gig played to a packed dancefloor and rapturous reception.
After an extended break, The Hat Band are back for summer 2009, featuring a new set, more guest musicians but the same inimitable energy that captivated a generation.
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
Feel Irie Hat Band, give thanks and RASpect for unity and nice vibez.My pleasure to have you on my space.BLESS UP. Wishing you a great Reggae Summer 2009;) PEACE AND LOVE from RTT
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Hello love I know you are busy giving a grand service to the people of our city with the life of the beat and I wish ther well if your not to knackered after come and see my play ay lark lane police station at 8. on saturday its free so if you have guests iver who need entertaining send them there , Cant wait to jam for the carnival are we playing on the same stage as soul to soul or is that a myth ? how long we on for ? anyhow Good luck for o yae and send my love to lou thinking of her choix for now charlie cc
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