1970s political punk bands (The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers, The Ruts), New York punks (New York Dolls, Ramones, Patti Smith), US punk acts (Green Day, Bad Religion) and spoken word artists (John Cooper Clarke, Ian Dury). Also influenced by 60s mod music, classic rock 'n' roll and Jamaican ska.
Sounds Like
A frustrated poet, a wanna-be rock god and a disgruntled drummer.
Unused Subtitutes are a retro punk-rock band from Nottingham, England. They play angry and energetic original songs and a few punk classics. They were formed at the Guilfest 2006 music festival by Alex and Beardo. Ralf was press-ganged into taking up the drums a few weeks later. They played their first shows in July of 2007 and have since played at such venues around Nottingham as Ye Olde Salutation Inn, the Black Lion and Rose of England.
Hiya lads we would be up for a gig swap with you if you like? We can get you a gig in Leicester pretty much whenever you like. Let us know what you think.