|
From
Rancid to No Doubt the current wave of ska-based bands all
credit The Specials as an inspiration and a guiding force. As a founding
member of a band that has changed the face of pop music not only once,
but twice, Neville Staple has every right to sit back and relax.
 Neville also had international success as part of the
Fun Boy Three in
the early 1980's, a band formed with former Specials bandmates Terry
Hall and Lynval Golding.
While The Specials are taking a break from the grueling world of
touring, Neville Staple has found himself bored and restless. While the rest of
The Specials make the world wait, Neville Staple has assembled an ensemble of
talented young California musicians to accompany him on his mission to
entertain, enliven and delight. This project of Neville Staple will treat
audiences to Neville's enchanting voice and unrestrained stage antics.
Aiding and abetting will be:
-
Adam Theis, wild man of the trombone from both Cannonball and Savoy
Swingers. He is taking a break from his usual duties to put the brass in
the backup.
- Lincoln Barr was formerly with the very popular Let's Go Bowling and
The Conspiracy. Currently he's playing for Jenny's Boyfriend, but for
these very special shows, he'll keep the rock 'n roll licks in the ska
mix.
- Achilles Poloynis, one time Blindspot bone man, now stands solid on
the bass. He'll keep the rest of the madmen rooted to the room, so that
the audience can dance.
- Steve Choi of Chinkees fame will let his fingers hop, prance and
bobble across the keys into the sounds both familiar and new. Chuck
Phelps has skipped out of Skankin' Pickle and right into the driving
drum slot of this show-stopping project.
- Neville's own lovely daughter, Sheena Staple will round out the
vocals and beautify the stage.
This energetic and exciting new combination of talent will perform
Specials favorites, as well as a few surprises. Everyone who missed Neville
Staple with the Specials will have an extra chance
to see or hear him, either on disc, or better yet, at a concert venue.
Notable songs include --
- Gangsters
- Ghost Town
- Too Much Too Young
- Monkey Man
- It's You
- Nite Klub
- Enjoy Yourself
- Why
- Too Hot
- Leave It Out
Neville Staples
may be available for your next special
event!
For booking information,
click
HERE!
Genre: ..Reggae
Styles:
..Roots Reggae
..SkaYears active:
..80s, ..90s, ..00s
Born:
1960
..in Jamaica
..in Christiana
Raised:
..in England
..in Coventry
Based:
..in California
..in Long Beach
|