LONDON: Dublin Castle

Saturday 14th December, 2024

7:30pm

Event information

The Skapones – now celebrating their nigh on twelth year of giving their eager audience the skanking they deserve … far more than just another Monkey Mantastic ska band, Paul Willo and his wonderful band play a progressive, expansive version of the Dance Craze beat…yes, Specials, Beat, Selecter influences may be discerned, but there are some interesting twists and turns with both their striking originals and occasional classic and left of centre enigmatic covers…a punky reggae tease all the way from..The Tees… as in Tyne Tees, these effortlessly Bonny Lads are leading lights in the Specialized Project, a wonderful phenomenon that raises money for Teenage Cancer Trust & Youth Music UK, a subject which we know is very close to frontman Paul Willo’s big heart. Guaranteed night of skanking joy with your social conscience properly adjusted too.

Cian Downing - “Don’t come calling me again!” is Cian Downing’s message to his doubters in his brand new single ‘Untouchable’, a toe-tapping indie-ska belter that has become a sing-along classic at gigs in a matter of weeks. Downing, a singer-songwriter hailing from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is emerging onto the British indie scene with his infectious energy and refreshing melodic songwriting in the style of Billy Bragg, Paul Weller and The Specials. These influences, combined with the insightful social commentary and personal reflections in his lyrics, give Cian’s music a unique sound which is attracting supporters from across the UK. Please arrive nice and early tonight to give him a good Camden Town welcome!

DJs We Got Killers keeps the party going til 2am