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The Skanx (UK)

We are an 11-piece Ska/Funk band based in South-east London. We combine classic Jamaican beats and brass with influences from Funk, Jazz and Trip-Hop.

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Party Party Party Party

This one always gets 'em dancing! Does exactly what it says on the tin...

Ska

Picture for song 'Czech Mate' by artist 'The Skanx (UK)'

Czech Mate Czech Mate

A tribute to our former bass player Raddeck! Lots of funky riffs and... is that a Stylophone in there?

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Moneygrabber Moneygrabber

An uptempo ska number with a driving brass arrangement.

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Rad's Jazz Rad's Jazz

Written by former Skanx bassist Raddeck and vocalist Lori. This has strong jazz and trip-hop influences.

Nu Jazz

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Sever the Connection Sever the Connection

Originally by electro-pop duo Mix it Up, and co-written by Skanx keyboardist Simon. Check out the extended dub section...

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The Skanx are an 11-piece band from South-east London. Our music combines classic Ska with influences from funk, jazz and trip-hop. We play a mix of well-known and obscure cover versions as well as our own unique material. The band features vocalists Lori and Wayne, plus the 5-piece Skanky Horns. Our line-up: Lori: Vocals Wayne: Vocals, MC Simon: Organ, Wurlitzer Electric Piano, Stylophone Nick: Guitar Tom: Fretless Bass Paul: Drums Wendy: Trumpet Stuart: Trumpet, Percussion Ratty: Alto and Tenor Saxes Joe: Tenor Sax, Flute Steve: Tenor and Baritone Saxes
Band/artist history
The Skanx were founded in 2008 by saxophonist Ratty, guitarist Rafe and bassist Raddeck. By the middle of the year we were a 10-piece with a 5-piece horn section and vocalist/lyricist Lori. Towards the end of 2008, the rhythm section decided to part on amicable terms and were replaced by Nick (guitar), Tom (fretless bass) and Paul (drums). 2009 has been a fantastic year so far, and we are pleased to welcome on board vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and MC Wayne, bringing the band up to an 11-piece!
Have you performed in front of an audience?
We have recently played gigs from the South Coast to North London. Two regular venues are the Royal Oak in Anerley and the World's End in Finsbury Park. We also played a short set as guests at "Penge's Got Talent" and appeared at the "Fiends Reignited" mini-festival near East Grinstead.
Your musical influences
Classic and Two-tone ska, reggae, funk, jazz, blues. Toots and the Maytals, The Specials, The Skatalites
What equipment do you use?
Lori: Shure SM-58 microphone Nick: Yamaha Pacifica guitar, Crate PowerBlock amp, lots of pedals... Tom: Fender fretless Jazz Bass, MarkBass amp Simon: Casio WK-3000, Wurlitzer 200A, Dubreq Stylophone, no-name 30-watt guitar amp
Anything else?
Our debut EP is available for download at
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