Catch-It Kebabs

Catch-It Kebabs

Catch-It Kebabs are a nine-piece ska-punk group from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom. They describe their sound as “swing-core ska/punk”, combining ska with swing grooves and a punk approach, with influences ranging from The Clash to Glenn Miller.

Line-up

The band’s members are Tim Rivers on tenor saxophone, Alex Smith on drums and percussion, Stephan Bainbridge on trombone, Dave Moulin on vocals and guitar, Graeme Kershaw on guitar, Jamie Smith on vocals and bass, Dave Pantinuchi on trumpet, Richard Dean on keyboards, Andrew Summers on trumpet, and Chloe Gray on baritone and alto saxophone.

Activity and reputation

The group forms in the UK ska scene and builds a reputation for a busy live schedule and a fast-paced stage show. It plays more than 100 gigs a year and develops a following across the UK and Europe.

Recordings

Catch-It Kebabs release two albums: Skankin’ Sausages, issued on Do the Dog/Feet First in 2004, and Return of the Kebabulance, released on Riot/Feet First in 2006. Both records receive positive attention, and the second album draws particular notice for its more mature sound.

The track “Bluelight” appears on the international compilation Ska is Dead alongside acts including The Planet Smashers, Voodoo Glowskulls and The Toasters.

Later development

The band is working on a third album in demo form, with plans for it to include more Latin and calypso elements than earlier releases.