THE BAND
Photography by James Mitchell. See our links page
The Skatoons were formed early in 2004. The original idea to form a Ska band came from original bass player Bob and current Keys and trumpet player Chris. The group started practicing in Charmers Bar, Playa Blanca. Within 3 months the boys had their first gig in the same venue. The Skatoon train had begun!! A night held at Medieval times entitiled "Lanz´ska´rote night" shortly after, firmly put the boys on the map, with 400 people in attendance. The boys continue to go from strength to strength with a blistering performance at lanzaid 2005 infront of 5,000 people.
2005 saw the depature of Bob, (we miss ya mate) and the current bass player John was recruited. Recently Clint (Sax) & Gary (Percussion, Harmonica & wigs) joined the band too! The boys continue to expand their set and are currently in the process of writing original material. The boys had the honour of headlining Lanzaid 2006 along with Johnny Logan & The Revs. The Skatoons played a blinder and closed the show!! See the News/Gigs page to keep up to date with recent happenings
The Skatoons are:
Shimmy Ska Daddy - Lead Vocals
Chris Ashley - Keys, Trumpet & B.Vox
Tony Riccardi - Guitar, B.Vox
Clint - Sax, B.Vox
John - Bass Guitar
Gary Miller - Percussion, Harmonica, B.Vox
Max Crane - Drums
& DAN ENGLISH THE SOUNDMAN (THE 8TH SKATOONIST)
