The Skalatans
Schedule
Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Ropemakers | Bridport, EN
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Arguably one of south Bridport's least annoying Skatalites tribute acts. The Alpha Boys School rejects meet at Studio 1 (but it was closed) to start to try to get the hang of what came so naturally to Baba Brooks, Nearlin Taitt, Jackie Mittoo and Marcia Aitken.Ten-piece band with horns, keys and afro-latin percussion, covering Skatalites, Supersonics and Soul Vendors. Think Adderly, Ellington, Mingus and Bird via Mittoo, Alphonso, McCook and Lin Taitt. Plus Studio 1 and Trojan classic pop hits of Marcia Aitken, Dawn Penn and Phyllis Dillon with Bunny and Pete-style BVs. Get in early for any chance of a place on the dance-floor.
Q) What do you get if you cross a Skatalites tribute act with a bit of afro-latin percussion, some sweet studio 1 pop songs and some of the choicest jazz tunes ever skanked-up?
A) Bridport's own 10-piece Skalatans - you lucky bastards!
A stonking horn section, an authentic 60s Jamaican-style rhythm section, afro-latin percussion and sweet vocal harmonies combine to knock out the choicest mix of mums and dads' reggae, ska, rock-steady, jazz, funk and soul currently available relatively locally.
Percussion - Ben
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Where is it happening?
The Ropemakers, 36 West Street, Bridport, DT6 3QP, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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