Biography

The idea of band foundation was conceived in founder members’ heads in 2005 and exactly 9 months later, in April 2006, the band named Kingston Cruisers was born. They set themselves an aim to pep reggae and ska scene by their colorful show, making a bridge between ska and reggae lovers who were still far away each other in those times. Because of these reasons their music covers a wide range from reggae ballads to danceable, zippy-zappy ska songs sometimes mixed with dub, dancehall, ragga and a little jazz.

In April 2007 their introducing EP album called ‘the First Trip’ came out in authorial release containing 8 own songs which made a hit by both the audience and the professional scene! Since recording of this album the repertoire has been expanded by lots of new songs, so during countryside and foreign stations of their album propagation tour called ‘the First Trip Tour’ the massive can listen to songs not only from this album.

In 2008 thanks to changes in band membership - the vocalist’ tasks were taken by Evelyn – the band has thrown itself into the Hungarian club life with new pep and fresh repertoire. Their full gig calendar, concerts with wow and full house and the Fringe Award (which means the appreciation of professional scene) indicate that the band is on a good way. To thank for the constant and enthusiastic support of audience they are soon going to release a video clip which will be made using their brand-new song called ‘Lose my head’. By the help of their successful PANKKK tender (which supports new album publishing) their first album comes out soon.

Major gigs:

Festivals:

Sziget 2007

SZIN 2008

EFOTT 2008

LB Reggae Camp 2007, 2008

Fringe Festival 2007, 2008 (Fringe Award in 2008)

Közgáz Gólyabál 2006, 2007

Skaland Festival 2006, 2007

ElevenFeszt 2007

BME University Days 2007

Fösztivál 2008

Azfeszt 2008

Concerts:

08/04/2007 Gödör Club – Album premier (own organization)

06/05/2007 A38 – Make Some Noise Festival (Amnesty International)

08/12/2007 Almássy Téri Szabadidő Központ – Skanking on Board Festival (own organization)

15/03/2008 A38 – Satta Day

20/04/2008 Gödör Club – 2nd Birthday Reggae Festival (own organization)

16/05/2008 Petőfi Csarnok – PASO 5th Birthday Concert

21/06/2008 Millenáris Fogadó – Zene Ünnepe

Tours:

November 2007: Holland (Dordrecht, Naaldwijk), Czech Republic (Prague)

2007 -2008: ’the First Trip Tour’ - Album propagation tour:

Tata, Szentendre, Debrecen, Eger, Százhalombatta…