Skavoovie and the Epitones
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Skavoovie and the Epitones is a ten piece third wave ska band that formed in Newton, Massachusetts in 1994.
Skavoovie and the Epitones have a traditional 1960s ska sound with heavy swing and big band influences. The band was signed to Moon Ska Records before the members had finished high school, and they released their debut album Fat Footin' in 1995. Fat Footin was one of the fastest selling albums for Moon Ska.[citation needed]
Their blend of new and old styles of ska is apparent in songs such as "She Sure Can Cook." They have released albums in Europe and Japan. In 1996, they had a song on the SKAndalous compilation I've Gotcha Covered (Shanachie). Their musically diverse album Ripe was released in 1997, featuring songs such as Blood Red Sky and Drunk. The album showcases their lighter side with songs such as Aquaman. After 1999, the band became inactive becaue the members were in college. Guitarist Kevin Micka is actively touring for his project Animal Hospital.[1]
[edit] Lineup
- Ans Purins (Vocals)
- Ben Herson (Drums)
- Ben Jaffe (Tenor sax)
- Eugene Cho (Keyboards)
- Jesse Farber (Trumpet)
- Joe Wensink (Euphonium & Trombone)
- Ethan D'Ercole (Guitar)
- Kevin Micka (Guitar)
- Dan Neely (Guitar)
- Ron Ragona (Guitar)
- Ben Lewis (Trumpet)
- Jon Natchez (Alto & Baritone sax)
- Rob Jost (Bass)
