It's been awhile its fair to say.
511 days to be exact!
So what a joyful sight it was to see people singing and dancing on our live return on home turf at The Forum, Darlington on Friday 6th August.
Despite a bit of rust in certain parts hahaha we put together a nice rollicking set and the sound and stage was amazing.
Thank you to all of you who came.
Photos by Yorkie 
YES WE ARE BACK IN LIVE ACTION!
Friday 6th August sees us back on the road after the enforced 18 month sabbatical.
We are playing our home town of Darlington at The Forum Music Studios .
Tickets are priced £8.00 or £10 on the door and they are going fast already -
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BELOW!
SKAPONES AT THE FORUM DARLINGTON 6TH AUGUST TICKETS
Say hello to our new single , our second split single with USA 's Detroit Riddim Crew, its "Eyes Of A Child".
Written by Mark and Dave, mixed by Paul Ayriss and featuring Chuzz from Cartoon Violence on additional keys and Carlos Russell from Argentina's Malambo Ska band on percussion.
A lovely slice of ska, reggae, soul and pop.
Its available on a luscious red 7" vinyl and a download of it comes free when you buy the 7"!
We hope you enjoy it!
Yes- the shows with Dave Wakeling's The Beat on their 40th anniversary tour are back on track for a THIRD TIME due to the Covid pandemic but have been moved to 2022. It must have been a logistical nightmare for the promoters but they have responded in quick time and here are the dates for 2022 and we've had a few ask us about our dates on The Beat 40th Anniversary Tour 2022 solely so here they are on one poster
2022
15 JUNE - LEADMILL SHEFFIELD
19 JUNE - OLD WOOLLEN LEEDS
21 JUNE - ACADEMY 2 MANCHESTER
22 JUNE - RIVERSIDE NEWCASTLE
30 JUNE - THE CAVERN LIVERPOOL
01 JULY - THEKLA BRISTOL
07 JULY - ARTS CENTRE COLCHESTER
11 JULY - BOILEROOM GUILDFORD
16 JULY - ROCK CITY NOTTINGHAM
SEE YOU THERE
YES! Its landed!
Recorded in the north east and Scotland ,mixed and mastered in Devon and released in 3 days!
Available now from the Specialized Bandcamp page - The Skapones and our friends from Edinburgh Big Fat Panda present 500 MILES!
On the weekend of 26/27th June 2021 The Specialized Project hosts The Specialized 500 Challenge. People across the globe will collectively walk 500 miles in aid of the charities that Specialized support. To celebrate both The Skapones and Big Fat Panda have joined forces to make this version of 500 Miles
500 miles - THE SKAPONES & BIG FAT PANDA
"Get yer boots on skinhead.."
Well, we all find ourselves in the situation of the relaxing of lockdown stages that mean more freedoms. The vaccination roll out seems to be taking effect the but the new strain Indian variant is a worry we need to keep an eye on in the music world.
However - we need to remain positive and with that in mind, shows continue to book and rescheduled gigs become confirmations. So , ladies and gentlemen, with that positive mindset in full on mode, we present you with our dates for 2021.
Of course, these can all go to the wall, so pleased check with our website and social media to keep abreast of any developing situations or contact venues BUT we pray and sincerely hope to see you on Part 1 of The Northern Gods Tour which will also run into 2022.
Hold on to your pork pie hats - here we go!
Hello there!
Yes- another release we have on Bandcamp this week ending May 7th is the mini live album "Still A-Live" recorded on our travels around the UK.
There's also a small remix of "Dyna-Mite!" chucked in and how much is this all gonna cost you?
A mere £3.00! that's all. Remember - only on Bandcamp! It won't be available anywhere else
We have a Bandcamp page - Now here you'll find a the obscure tracks we don't release on a big scale.
Today we have issued a LIVE version of "Betrayal Of Trust" that was recorded on tour.
Pop over and have a listen and a look around and if you like Betrayal or any others - its only £1.00.
Have a great weekend and stay safe. xxx (SEE YOU SOON!)
Link to Betrayal Of Trust (Live)
Yes- on Wednesday 21st April 2021!
We will be appearing on national radio with BBC Radio 5 Live;s drivetime programme.
Be on about 6.30pm.
Willo will join a panel to chat about the pandemic and its effect on music and the local area then we will play out the show in an acoustic stylee. Much excitement - will post it up after on a listen again link if you miss it live.
After much ado over the coronavirus pandemic and 2 rescheduling logistical nightmares for the promoters, The Beat ft Dave Wakeling have released the dates for the tour in 2021 covering end of June and through July. We were originally scheduled in for the Newcastle date as well but on the first rescheduled tour that clashed with our gig in the USA at Supernova Fest in Virginia so unfortunately we wont be playing that date on this new schedule either but we kick off with a sold out show at the Thekla in Bristol. If we are asked to play any more we'll let you know.
All links to tickets are attached to the individual gigs but you can also book any date from the link provided.
See you on tour!!!!
The Revelstoke Hotel, 1-3 Flamborough R, Bridlington YO15 2HU
Specialized The Big One 10 Festival, Willow Crescent, Holton Heath, Sandford, Poole BH16 6JZ
3 day ska n reggae fest on the south coast all for great causes.
50.00 (For 3 Days)