DevO Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 (edited) Featuring former members of Dub Trinity and The So So's! The Idlers are a ten-piece band from St. John's, Newfoundland. Their unique sound combines the styles of Reggae, Ska, and Dancehall with seasonings of African and Celtic grooves. With the energetic lead vocals of Mark Wilson, complimented by a strong rhythm section and talented soloists, the Idlers have been working audiences into a frenzy since they began playing in April 2006. Playing mainly in St. John' s, the Idlers have cultivated a loyal following. Their audiences continue to grow, packing bars beyond capacity. The Idlers take much of their inspiration from the Roots Reggae music of the mid 1970's. Staying true to the conscious voice of Roots Reggae, the Idlers music speaks of the human condition, discussing issues of war, capitialism, social and personal struggle. Musically, the Idlers are hard-hitting, relentlessly pushing the genre to its limits, cultivating a sound that combines Reggae, Ska and Dub, with seasonings of African and Cletic grooves. Specifically, the Idlers are influenced by Burning Spear, The Congos, The Upsetters, Desmond Dekker, Prince Buster, The Gladiators, Culture, Steel Pulse, The Clash, The English Beat, The Skatalites, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Max Romeo, U-Roy, Lee Sratch Perry, and King Tubby. The Idlers recently received a sound recording grant frome MusicNL to the tune of $10,000! Thursday, November 8Antigonish, NS - St. FX University - The Golden X Friday, November 9 Fredericton, NB - The Capitol Saturday, November 10 Halifax, NS - Ginger's Tavern Sunday, November 11 Wolfville, NS - The Anvil Wednesday, November 14 Toronto, ON - Clinton's w/ The Irie Band Thursday, November 15 Peterborough, ON - The Montreal House w/ Dub Trinity Friday, November 16 Oshawa, ON - Velvet Elvis Saturday, November 17 Toronto, ON - The Concord Cafe w/ Frankie Foo, The Lunateers and The Rudy Dubs http://www.idlers.ca Edited November 7, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 what? no ottawa newfie reggae? There are newfies here. I work with one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 some of my best friends are stoned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Bumping this one up for the Ontario leg of the tour. I'll be there Wednesday night! Marge, Clinton's just a hop skip and a jump from your pad right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 We are starvin' for a newfi reggae show. Please bring your selfs and my friends Dub Trinity to Ottawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 The Idlers are back in Ontario.. Check 'em out:Ontario/Quebec 2008!Friday, March 21The Rivoli - Toronto, ONSaturday, March 22The Concord Cafe - Toronto, ONw/ Frankie Foo & The Rudy DubsTuesday, March 25The Horseshoe Tavern - Toronto, ONWednesday, March 26Alex P. Keaton - London, ONThursday, March 27The Circus Room - Waterloo, ONFriday, March 28The Red Dog - Peterborough, ONSaturday, March 29The Hare & Hound - Oshawa, ONSunday, March 30Bar St. Laurent - Montreal, QCTuesday, April 1Pepper Jacks - Hamilton, ONWednesday, April 2House of Reggae - Montreal, QCThursday, April 3Clintons - Toronto, ONSaturday, April 5Jimmy Jazz - Guelph, ON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Looks like Monday March 31st would make for an ideal Ottawa date if someone wants to try to get them on a bill that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingbear Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 it is for sure a fun night. i have the manager/guitarist contact info if anyone wants it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForbinHood Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I had a great time seeing them in November when they came through Oshawa... good luck Ottawa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red dog Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 The Spades are playing the Oshawa show with these guys on Sat March 29th, just $5 at the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulvee Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 The Spades are playing the Oshawa show with these guys on Sat March 29th, just $5 at the door. And Champion Heartache too: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 OOhh I may try and check out the band on tues. here int he hammer. Monday night, Dragonette, tues night Reggae!! woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForbinHood Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 That sucks that we are going to be out of town for that Spades gig.... what a night of fun that would be... bet it will be crazy in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 if i could fit a 10piece band in my living room, well, i wish i could... why not ottawa, idlers? booo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 why not ottawa, idlers? boooI don't think any of them are on jambands.ca.. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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