biographical info
The Mondo Idols have shared stages with The Kingpins, General Rudie, Chris Murray, The Kiltlifters and other folk, but mostly like to play three sets. The band recorded their debut album in 2001 and have been selling it from the stage for a year. The self titled record is sixteen songs, clocking in at 61 minutes of love, with detailed liner notes and creative, non-plastic packaging. Ska manifests itself in many forms today as it has traveled through many townships of Jamaica, acquiring urban angst, country depression or resort town cheer. A second wave of ska was exported to England in the 1970’s, meeting harsh economic conditions, being championed by urban youth, white and black. The Two-Tone generation: The Specials, Madness, The English Beat were born. The 1980’s saw the 3rd generation of ska be born in North America. Many punk bands became infused with the rhythms of the islands.
lineup
matt foy guitar
Bryan mcnally bass
chris dardick drums
don kunto guitar
influences
bob marley
desmond dekker
elvis costello
king apparatus
toots hibbert