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The Skankings bring the irresistible rhythms of ska, reggae, 2-Tone and rocksteady to life with classic anthems, four-part vocal harmonies and a live show built to get people dancing.
This Leicester-based four-piece features Drew Stansall, former saxophonist with The Specials, who has also performed with ska legend Prince Buster & The Specials, alongside Nile Barrow, former vocalist with By The Rivers. Expect infectious grooves, soaring saxophone and plenty of opportunities to sing along.
Their set celebrates the music of The Specials, Madness, The Beat, Bob Marley, Toots & the Maytals and more, with favourites including “A Message to You, Rudy”, “Gangsters”, “Mirror in the Bathroom” and “Three Little Birds”.
Combining saxophone, two guitars, percussion and harmonica with backing tracks for drums, bass. The Skankings deliver a full sound in a compact four-piece line-up. Using backing tracks instead of a live drum kit gives the band greater control over volume, allowing the sound to suit your venue and occasion while keeping the dance-floor energy.
Ideal for festivals, weddings, private parties, corporate events and live music venues, The Skankings bring experience, personality and a shared love of the music to every performance. Whether you’re a lifelong ska fan or simply love a great party, bring your dancing shoes!
= free travel (up to 20 miles)
One step beyond
Hands of she’s mine
Simmer down
One love
Message to you
Lip up fatty
Mirror bathroom
Red red wine
Kingston town
Tide is high
Good thing going
Must be love
My girl
Gangsters
Woolly bully
Night boat to Cairo
Special Brew
Monkey man
3 little birds
Ghost town
Country Roads
Madness
Geno
Baggy trousers
Enjoy Yourself
Cupid
Tequila
Marry you (reggae style)
Hey baby
Dance the night away
Power and a space to play & parking space
Load in entrance and any revelant information
Yes we have a PA suitable for a 250/300 room capacity and we also can supply lights
Yes we’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music.
Yes - we supply all musical equipment including PA, instruments, back line and lighting - just need power and space to perform
Melton ska festival, Skamouth festival, lots of bars and venues throughout the UK
We love playing all types from festivals to weddings etc
All band members have thousands of gig experiences between us and lots of different bands spanning over 30 yrs
The Specials, Toots & Maytals, Bob Marley too many to name - we love playing Night boat to Cairo by Madness.
We need a min of 90mins to set up the PA and musical equipment - our normal set times would be 2x45mins but we are happy to tweek set times to suit your needs.
Yes as long as its dry and not too cold
We have a repertoire but are happy to take requests
Happy vibes, great music & great musicians.
Our usual set times are 2x45mins but can also do one long set or a shorter set to suit your needs
Melton ska festival
Skamouth festival
James Taylor wedding
White Hart Loughborough
Everards Brewery
Sy Fitness centre private party castle Donnington
Bikers fest Mallory Park
Lots of bars and weddings
Melton ska festival
Skamouth festival
James Taylor wedding
White Hart Loughborough
Everards Brewery
Sy Fitness centre private party castle Donnington
Bikers fest Mallory Park
Wedding
Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Concert
Cruise
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
World Music
Caribbean
Reggae
Ska
