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Fandangle

Over the past few years, American-fronted Fandangle have exploded onto the UK punk scene. Their unparalleled energetic live performances and original – yet catchy – melodies have echoed throughout crowds around the UK and Europe. Known for their fun-loving and passionate attitude, Fandangle are the hardest working DIY punk band in the UK. They originally formed in 2000 as young kids sharing their love for music, and worked their way up through relentless gigging and self-promotion, while creating music that seamlessly blended their various influences and backgrounds.

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Ernest Ranglin

Ernest Ranglin (born June 19, 1932) is a famous Jamaican guitarist. As a child, Ranglin played ukulele, then guitar in his teen years. Charlie Christian was an early influence. Ranglin played on many classic recordings, with Jimmy Cliff, Monty Alexander, Prince Buster, The Skatalites, and others. Ranglin toured extensively with the Eric Deans Orchestra, one of the top bands in the Caribbean. In 1958, Chris Blackwell recorded a Ranglin single; it was the first Island Records release.

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Knock-Out

Knock-Out is a Punk/Reggae band from the Riverside, California. They have played alongside many well known bands such as Guttermouth, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Sugarcult, plus many more. Knock-Out is known for being able to flip the fastest punk into the smoothest reggae grooves. There is a lot more to this band then just labeling it as punk or reggae. Being heavily influenced by ska, Hip Hop, rock, and many other genres also, definitely keeps things interesting when listening to this band. Knock-Out is always busy with shows and writing so check out the website for more info.

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Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff OM (born James Chambers, 1 April 1948, St Catherine, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae musician. He is best known among mainstream audiences for songs like "Sittin' in Limbo", "You Can Get It If You Really Want" and "Many Rivers to Cross" from The Harder They Come, a film soundtrack which helped popularise reggae across the world. Cliff moved to Kingston in 1962. After he released two singles that failed to make much of an impression...

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Cherry Poppin' Daddies

The Cherry Poppin' Daddies are an American band formed in Eugene, Oregon, in 1989. Since 1990, they have released seven albums, with an eighth due out in mid-2012. The Daddies' music is primarily a mix of swing, ska and rock, characterized by a prominent horn section and sardonic, often morbid, lyricism. While the band's earliest albums were rooted predominantly in punk rock and funk, their subsequent studio albums have since incorporated influences from many diverse genres of popular music and Americana into their sound...

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Glue Ear

Manchester 2007 - Present
Glue Ear are a three piece punk band tht formed at the end of 2007 in from Manchester, England. Three friends (Scott - Guitar / Vocals, Albi - Bass / Vocals, Lambert Drums) who were sick of the "Emo" and "Indie" scene that had infected Manchester, they decided to get their act together and pick up their instruments play some real music that they enjpoy! The band have yet to fond that one style that suits them and as such have an excectic mix of sounds.

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Mustard Plug

Mustard Plug are a third-wave ska band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Formed in 1991, the band's original members were Dave Kirchgessner, Mike McKendrick, Colin Clive, and Anthony Vilchez. Currently, the band consists of Dave(Vocals), Brandon Jenison (Trumpet), Jim Hofer (Trombone), Nate Cohn(Drums), Colin Clive(Guitar/Vocals), and Rick Johnson(Bass). The band has regularly toured throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, and South America. They have toured with the Warped Tour twice, and participated in the Ska Against Racism Tour.

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