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Appraised with extraordinary potential and relentless energy, Planet 9 tares 60s blues-rock into the pop scene – blended with modern & 80s funk, concocted into the euphoric phantasmagoria of this original band. Enrapturing audiences across London, Colchester, Braintree and Cambridge, the lineup consists of lead guitarist Zac Potter, thrusting wicked Hendrix-like Rock’n’Roll runs; bass guitarist Ivan Bosch, thundering his whip-like pounding of slap bass; the diesel-fuelled unrelenting engine of punk drummer Owen Herd, and billows of smoking Blues keys and vocals of Noah Bennell.

Culminating in deep-rooted groove, Planet 9 WELCOMES you to join us on our space odyssey of musical ecstasy…

Accompanying them on this thrill filled evening will be Cambridge band competition finalists Hardrive along with silly Colchester punk band Beneath the River and and young emerging talents Euphony.

Instagram social media links:

Planet 9
https://www.instagram.com/planet9band?igsh=Y25mMDR6dmNtM3k2

Hardrive
https://www.instagram.com/hardrive_band?igsh=NGF1NmEzZnY3NTNv

Beneath the river
https://www.instagram.com/beneaththeriver_.official?igsh=YTh0bmxjb2FwNXh3

Euphony
https://www.instagram.com/euphony.official_?igsh=OHZwZWp1ZDU3djE0

Bands TBC

The Alley Club Cambridge presents…

A Ska night with SECTION 8

Section 8 are a 6/7 piece Ska, Two Tone and Reggae band that write their own music and also play covers.
They are based in the South East of England and the members have a wealth of musical experience having worked and/or performed with Wham, Simply Red, Tina Turner, Fleetwood Mac, Tears for Fears, The Dualers, UB40 and Bad Manners to name a few. They perform a wide variety of songs including Madness, The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners, The Selecter, Amy Winehouse and Toots and The Maytals.
Having a female lead vocalist brings an alternative perspective to the music and showcases the original tunes.
The band have performed at some fantastic events including The Dublin Castle, Santa Pod, Skamouth, The Water Rats, Cambridge Junction, Camper Marmalade, Scooter Rallies and Headlining at Faversham Hop Festival.
Section 8 is privileged to have acclaimed trumpet player Colin Graham as part of the band , he currently plays for UB40’s Ali Campbell and Bad Manners, and worked with Wham writing all the brass parts to hits such as ” Wake me up before you go go” and “Club Tropicana”.
Section 8 are also currently releasing some new original material with their acclaimed songwriter Rob Sigston.
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Support DJs.
Sawty, Gonzo & Ska Bar Steve will get the dancefloor warmed up playing the very best classic and rare Ska, Reggae & 2 Tone.

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The Alley Club Presents…60th Anniversary of The Skatalites DJ Night
WOW! Has it really been 60 years? Yes! And Ska music (and The Skatalites band) has been around just as long and longer!
Come and celebrate the best genre of music there is! Enduring, easy to join in and dance to and FUN, Ska music still leads the way!
DJs Sawty, Ska Bar Steve & Gonzo will be playing the best in ORIGINAL 60’s Ska on original. chunky and sometimes crackly vinyl,
with an emphasis on The Skatalites (Don Drummond, Tommy McCook, Baba Brooks, Roland Alphonso etc.)
Also, expect sounds by Prince Buster, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, Toots & The Maytals and more!
This is the music that paved the way for 2 Tone and the late ’70’s Ska Revival 45 years ago,
which we’ll be celebrating (@ The Portland ofcourse!) 18th Oct .24.

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The Alley Club Presents… 2 Tone – 45th Anniversary DJ Night
WOW! Has it really been 45 years? Yes! And the 2 Tone Record label led the way in the late ’70’s Ska/Reggae Revival.
Come and celebrate the best genre of music there is! Enduring, easy to join in and dance to and FUN, 2 Tone music still leads the way!
(yes, the label was so influential to so many people, that it’s become known as a genre of music,
similar to Blue Beat, Tamla Motown and Stax/Atlantic).
DJs Sawty, Ska Bar Steve & Gonzo will be playing the best in ORIGINAL 2 Tone and Ska Revival on original. chunky and sometimes crackly vinyl, with an emphasis on Madness, The Specials, The Selecter, The Beat, Bad Manners, The Bodysnatchers and many, many more!
Also, expect sounds by associated bands such as UB40, The Equators and more!
This is the music that paved the way for a third wave of Ska (mixed with more Punk) popular in the USA and
many UK artists such as Amy Winehouse etc.

Don’t forget The Alley Club goes Mod (@ The Portland ofcourse!) on 8th Nov ’24 with the truly amazing, young Nottingham band Sharp Class. They could be bigger than The Jam!

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The Alley Club presents… Mod Night – Sharp Class live

Sharp Class are a British power-trio inspired by iconic artists like The Clash, The Who, and The Specials. Their music is a fusion of Punk, Soul, Power-Pop, Brit-Pop, and Rock ‘n’ Roll. The band released their debut album ‘Tales Of A Teenage Mind’ in 2023. The trio consists of Oliver Orton on guitar and vocals, Billy Woodfield on bass and vocals and Declan Mills on drums. Their onstage performances are electrifying and captivating and their catchy power-pop-laden guitar music is delivered with ease.

Wherever Sharp Class go, they always deliver an exciting performance. In May 2023, the group travelled to the USA to take part in a series of concerts. Their three-night run included shows in Rhode Island, Portland, and Somerville, each of which showcased the unparalleled dynamism of the trio to international audiences.

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