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About Skaramouche

Professional ska party band! Two tone, reggae and ska afficionados!

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Ska band

London

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Skaramouche is a professional ska band based in East London. Specialising in two-tone, reggae and ska they cover all your favourite hits from The Specials, Madness, Selecter, Bad Manners and more. Incorporating covers from early ska pioneers such as Desmond Dekker, The Wailers and Toots and The Maytals, the energetic sound covers all bases from Jamaica to the UK. Formed in London in 2023 the group hail from the UK, France and Italy, all with their own musical experience ranging from festival performances to professional studio session playing. The band have also crafted a set of unique arrangements in a ska style featuring classics such as “Heard It Through The Grapevine” and “Stand By Me”. An arsenal of ska classics coupled with high standard musicianship creates an infectious and tight sound that guarantees to have your party popping and skanking! The group are available to hire for weddings, parties, corporate events and functions. If you are looking for a special treat for the ska fan in your life, look no further!

Skaramouche

5 out of 5

13 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Skaramouche's Reviews

5 out of 5

Great guys. Music was great! Got the crowd going and were so much fun. They also went the extra mile with helping us organise a technician to set up speakers, lights, smoke machines etc. Also learnt a new song of our choice! would highly recommend for a wedding or any event.

Reply from Skaramouche

4 months ago

Thanks Fred! It was a fantastic wedding, wishing you guys all the best for the future!

5 out of 5

Massive huge thank you to Skaramouche - they absolutely made the party jump! Everyone has been saying how amazing they were and we totally agree. No-one wanted them to leave the stage and every single number was perfect. Thanks guys!

Reply from Skaramouche

1 year ago

Thanks Shira! We had a great night too, thanks for your hospitality and Happy Birthday Dave!

5 out of 5

Thank you Ernie and Luke! From the minute we found you, we knew you were the band for our wedding. We were so excited about you performing and you did not disappoint! Your energy and set list were unreal and you just played tune after tune, we didn't want it to end! You had all of our guests dancing and a full dance floor within minutes - not something that happens often during an afternoon set! You were the highlight of our day and everyone loved you. We've received so many comments about your set and it's all deserved! Fantastic duo, thank you so so much! Emily & Ollie

Reply from Skaramouche

1 year ago

Amazing thank you Emily and Ollie. Wishing you both all the best! We had a great day too, amazing vibe and energy on the dance floor! Thanks again, Ernie & Luke

3.5 out of 5

Great band - got everyone up dancing. They arrived a bit late and weren’t ready at the time agreed. Were great fun though and joined in with the party

Reply from Skaramouche

1 year ago

Hi Maggie thanks for the review! Apologies again for the lateness, as explained before, our hire van broke down so this was unfortunately beyond our control. We are so pleased you enjoyed it and it was great to see everyone dancing! All the best and thanks for a great night! Ernie & Skaramouche

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5 out of 5

Thanks again guys, you were fantastic and really made the night. Everyone's been raving about you!

5 out of 5

You were fantastic guys … got the whole room up and dancing ! Huge thanks from the new mother in law xx

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Skaramouche's Song list

Bad Manners - Lip Up Fatty

Bad Manners - Special Brew

Beethoven – Fur Elise

Ben E King - Stand By Me

Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine

Bing Crosby - White Christmas

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Jammin'

Bob Marley & The Wailers - I Shot The Sheriff

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Judge Not

Bob Marley & The Wailers - No Woman No Cry

Bob Marley & The Wailers - One Love

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Simmer Down

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Stir It Up

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Three Little Birds

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Waiting In Vain

Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen In Love

Dawn Penn - No, No, No

Desmond Dekker - 007 Shanty Town

Desmond Dekker - Israelites

Desmond Dekker - You Can Get It If You Really Want

Dick Dale - Misirlou (pulp fiction theme)

Elvis - Suspicious Minds

Franki valli - I love you baby

Gershwin - Summertime

James Bond – 007 Theme

Jao Gilberto - Feliz Navidad

John Lennon - Jealous Guy

Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now

Ken Boothe - Everything I Own

Lord Tanamo - I'm In The Mood For Ska

Louis Prima - King of the Swingers

Madness - Baggy Trousers

Madness - Must be love

Madness - My Girl

Madness - Night Boat to Cairo

Madness - One Step Beyond

Marvin Gaye - Heard It Through The Grapevine

Max Romeo - I Chase The Devil

Millie - My Boy Lollipop

Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang

Otis Redding - Sitting on the dock of the bay

Peter Tosh - Steppin Razor

Prince Buster - Enjoy Yourself

Prince Buster - Wings Of A Dove

Rancid - Ruby Soho

Rancid - Time Bomb

Ritchie Valens - La Bamba

Sam Cooke - Cupid

Sublime - Santeria

Sublime - What I Got

The Beatles - Hard Days Night

The Beatles - Obla di obla da

The Buzzcocks - Teenage Dreams

The Clash - Guns Of Brixton

The Kingsmen - Louis Louis

The Paragons - Tide Is High

The Pioneers - Long Shot (Kick De Bucket)

The Pogues - Fairytale Of New York

The Selecter - On My radio

The Selecter - Too Much Pressure

The Slickers - Johnny Too Bad

The Specials - A Message To You, Rudy

The Specials - Gangsters

The Specials - Ghost Town

The Specials - You're wondering now

The Temptations - My Girl

Toots & The Maytals - 54-46 That's My Number

Toots & The Maytals - Country Roads

Toots & The Maytals - Monkey Man

Toots & The Maytals - Pressure Drop

Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl

Violent Femmes - Blister In The Sun

Skaramouche's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£1000
Up to 2 hours	£1250
Up to 3 hours	£1500

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes! Full band set (4 people): Vocals + Guitar, Trumpet, Bass and Drums. Acoustic set (2-4 people, depending on your requirments): Vocals + Acoustic Guitar, Trumpet, Bass, Cajon (acoustic drum)

Musicianship

Genres:

Ska, Reggae

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Types:

Ska band, Acoustic duo, Acoustic trio

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event

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