traditional ska

Formed in a North Hollywood garage in 1990, SEE SPOT has been one of the leading ska bands in Los Angeles' rich tapestry of excellent groups since their first professional gig in 1994. Since their debut at the Hong Kong Cafe in Chinatown, Los Angeles, SEE SPOT has kept toes tappin' and bodies groovin' with their unique brand of roots ska laced with heavy latin, jazz, and big band influences. This 6-piece powerhouse delves into rocksteady, reggae and latin boogaloo in addition to their own thumpin' style of rhythmic, traditional ska.

Emmanuel Rodriguez (Rico, Reco, El Reco) (b. 1934) is a Jamaican trombonist. Born on 17th October 1934 in Kingston, Jamaica, by the age of ten he had learnt to play the trombone from strict nuns. In the 1950s, Rodriguez became a Rasta, and became closely musically related to Rasta drummer Count Ossie. He recorded with many producers, including Prince Buster and Lloyd 'Matador' Daley. In 1961, Rodriguez moved to Eng;and, where he continued to play in reggae bands.

The Devon based 9 piece, consists of Rob Murphy Drums, Del Anning Bass, Keith Waller Sax, Rich Mills Trumpet, Ray Beavis Sax, Sam Smith Trombone, Jamie Stretch Watkin on Guitar, Tom Crowe on keys and the magical vocals of Glyn Wilcox. Most of these guys have played Ska together for decades!
The Simmertones have been together for two years now and have quickly become festival headliners; such as Plymouth’s Respect Festival, Kingsbridge Music Fest, Newt Beer Festival, as well as building a strong following across regular South West venues.

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There are five artists named After Hours. 1) An australian Hip Hop quartet
2) A Hard Rock band, similar to Whitesnake and Journey
3) A California ska supergroup featuring members of See Spot, Hepcat, King Apparatus, Ocean 11, and Jump With Joey. Their CD The Trouble With These Guys Is... was recorded in 2000.
4) Andrew Richardson who produced the 1991 deep house anthem "Waterfalls" on the seminal Strictly Rhythm label.
5.) A Staffordshire based female fronted rock band