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Bad Manners - Cant Take My Eyes Off You

Autor: Polo Garcia, Victor Jiménez - teclado, Felipe Galaz - guitarra, Marco Garmendia - contrabajo, Gonzalo Mondaca - batería, Polo García - saxo tenor, Alfredo Tauber - trombón, Emilio Melo - trompeta. 
Mezcla: Tomas PatagoniaDub en Estudios "Observatorio de Ecos" Río de Janeiro, Brasil.
Masterización: André Sachs en Estudios "Taturana" Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. 
Grabación: Nicolas Ríos, Asist. técnico: Diego Arenas.
Producido por Polo García Santiago De Chile Oct. 2013. Todos los derechos reservados.
Contacto:
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The Rhythm Express        You’re Wondering Now       featuring Selena Evangeline    7Arts

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/therhythmexpress3

Every once and awhile you come across a classic song that sticks to the inner walls of the brain like sweet candy. Such is the case for Rueben “Andy” Anderson and Joanna “Joey” Dennis’s, “I’m Wondering Now,” released on the C and N - J.A Records in 1964 as the duo, Andy & Joey with backing from one time band members of the original Skatalites – Lloyd Knibbs, drums and Nerylynn Taitt, guitar.

The song caught our attention two years back when searching for great material for the Rhythm Express and pairing songs with our front line singers; Selena Evangeline, Gavin Hope and Stacey Kay. There’s a terrific, yet brief version from the V festival in 2009 with the Specials, who recorded the song on their debut, The Specials produced by Elvis Costello in 1979. It is said, the album was a” defining moment in the UK ska scene,” and guest, Amy Winehouse, who herself recorded and released as a single in 2007.

The “Queen of Ska” Doreen Shaffer teamed with the Skatalites in 1994 and recorded on the Grammy nominated side, Hi-Bop Ska. Shaffer fought the hard battle in a male dominated genre opening the way for singers Phyllis Dillon, Dawn Penn and Hortense Ellis.

The Rhythm Express is ever evolving. In keeping with 2015 and the band’s scheduled “one single” a month concept – “You’re Wondering Now” feels like the perfect May warm up to summer - the kind of song and performance that makes rolling down the windows and welcoming a warm transitional breeze, most desirable. It’s the ceaseless groove and three part harmonies, which lingers long after the song fades.

Selena Evangeline sings this, – the harmonies and lead vocal backed by the rhythm section – Everton “Pablo” Paul drums, Jesse “Dubmatix” King bass - Shane “Shaky J” Forrest guitar, and Bill King – arranger/keyboards, Christopher Butcher of the Heavyweights Brass Band – trombone – newcomer to the Express – Rebecca Hennessy, trumpet and Bobby Hsu, alto saxophone.

We’d also like to welcome singer Michael Dunston to the collective. In the coming weeks and months Michael will be featured on several classic sides with the band.

Writer(s): Lloyd Brivett, Lester Sterling, Johnny Moore, Thomas McCook, Don Drummond, Joey, Skatalites, Roland Alphonso, Lloyd Knibb, Andy, Jerome Haynes, Donat Roy, Jackie Mittoo.


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The Rhythm Express - You're Wondering Now (The Specials)

Recorded at The Roxy Theatre (Los Angeles, CA) & The Belly Up Tavern (Solana Beach, CA) 

All Songs Written By The Aggrolites except Banana and Don't Let Me Down

The Aggrolites are: 

Jesse Wagner - Vocals/Lead Guitar 
Alex McKenzie - Drums 
Roger Rivas - Organ / Backing Vocals 
Jeff Roffredo - Bass / Backing Vocals 
Brian Dixon - Rythm Guitar / Backing Vocals 

Mixed By Michael Rozon at King Size Studios (Los Angeles, CA) 
Mastered by Gene Grimaldi at Oasis Mastering (Burbank, CA) 
Photography by Adam PW Smith www.adampwsmith.com 
Graphic Design & Layout by Roger Rivas

Don't Let Me Down [Live]

The Specials - "A Message To You Rudy"

"Rockfort Rock" - from "Rude and Ready: MSO Official Bootleg"... Live recordings from the mighty Melbourne Ska Orchestra sold exclusively at MSO shows + festivals.  Available for purchase SOON - stay in the loop by joining the E-news family at www.melbourneskaorchestra.com or via email signup on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/MelbourneSkaOrchestra 

**** DEBUT ALBUM *** out on FOUR|FOUR March 2013!!

Rockfort Rock - Melbourne Ska Orchestra

"James Bond" - from "Rude and Ready: MSO Official Bootleg"... Live recordings from the mighty Melbourne Ska Orchestra sold exclusively at MSO shows + festivals.  Available for purchase SOON - stay in the loop by joining the E-news family at www.melbourneskaorchestra.com or via email signup on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/MelbourneSkaOrchestra 

**** DEBUT ALBUM *** out on FOUR|FOUR March 2013!!

James Bond - Melbourne Ska Orchestra

“We hope you enjoy listening to our music as much as we enjoy performing it for you!”
- TOMMY MCCOOK

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CONTACT BOOKING AGENTS
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Belgium: Peter Verstraelen (peter@peterverstraelen.com)
Spain: Ragna Lopez-(jorge.ragna@gmail.com)
All Other Areas: Ken Stewart (skatalites1@gmail.com)

Live Sound Engineer - James G Wilson

Mix - Antonio Rodriguez (facebook.com/antoniorodrigueziv

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The Skatalites - Three Little Birds Live

80s, New Wave, Pop & Rock (Film & TV)
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For Inquires please contact: 
Benny Cardenas 
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The Specials - Ghost Town

Formed in 2003 the Melbourne Ska Orchestra is an orchestra with a difference. Comprising up to 36 members this juggernaut contains some of Australia’s finest musicians and performers. The band can perform with as little as 18 members and as many as 36. Lead and directed by the energetic and charismatic Nicky Bomba (John Butler Trio, Bomba, Bustamento), they are a force to be reckoned with.

The bands debut self-titled release resulted in sell out national shows, multiple major festival appearances, three international tours and a host of awards and nominations. The new album Sierra-Kilo-Alpha, was released on April 22, 2016. Showcasing a new trajectory sonically, it respects the roots of the genre retransmitting 2Tone signals while introducing new hybrids that are fresh and exciting.

Melbourne Ska Orchestra’s live performance is explosive and infectious. Their unique take on the genre of Ska has wowed audiences all over the world. From Montreal to New York, Istanbul to London and with the approval of Reggae and Ska pioneers like Stranger Cole, Owen Gray, Carlos Malcolm, Ranking Roger and Neville Staples, to name a few, the Melbourne Ska Orchestra is resonating with audiences worldwide – young and old.

Rockfort Rock - Melbourne Ska Orchestra

Melbourne Ska Orchestra

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