 Ska, rocksteady and reggae legends INTENSIFIED bring their original Jamaican rhythms to The School on Saturday 18th February. The band's sheer energy and the music's irresistible dance beat is guaranteed to have everyone on their feet, singing and smiling all night.
Playing authentic 60's style ska, rocksteady and reggae, the band's good time feel, obvious love of this music and confidence in it's wide appeal has led to near legendary status. The quality of their songs and joy in playing them live has gained them a large following and a reputation as one of the world's finest of this genre.
'Superbly crafted tunes prove what their live shows have been suggesting for a while now, that they have matured into perhaps the finest authentic ska band England has ever produced' - Do the Dog zine.
Three studio albums, an early compilation album and a live album, plus several 7" singles have received much critical acclaim in the music press, fanzine world, on the web and on radio stations across the globe. This in turn has meant a steady flow of gigging throughout Europe, with the band now a firm headline act.
INTENSIFIED have been fortunate enough to share a stage with dozens of bands and singers, from Jools Holland to an authentic Zulu choir, including most of the contemporary ska favourites around the globe: Hepcat, The Slackers, The Toasters, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.. 2 Tone stars such as The Selecter and Bad Manners... and original ska and reggae legends from the past and present including Prince Buster, Jimmy Cliff, Laurel Aitken, Desmond Dekker, Alton Ellis, Dennis Brown, Phylis Dillon, Morgan Heritage and the originators, Skatalites. The band has also had the pleasure of working on stage with Jamaican greats Rico, Dennis Alcapone and Dave Barker.
'Album of the month... an absolute heavyweight contender, Intensified set themselves ultra high standards to live up to... they don't disappoint... anyone with even a slight taste for ska should make this an immediate addition to their collection. File under essential.' Scootering magazine.
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