Bio

"In attempting to classify the Manchester five piece, a number of reviewers have variously described The Mekkits' style as skiffle, ska, surf, psychedelic, psychobilly, and even barbershop. An engaging and upbeat live act who, amidst much instrument swapping, manage to deliver with awesome dexterity whilst escaping the all-too-familiar bare-faced pretentiousness which seems to be ever-increasing on the gig circuit. Not to say that there's any lack of energy and bravado especially from Mr Mark 'drumksticks-flying-everywhere' Bristol whose husky voice ranges from soft and sweet to a ferocious growl. There are Beatles-esque classic melodies, catchy choral harmonies and huge sunshiny choruses, as well as sharp twists and turns, pounding drums and spiky riffs. The sound has been carved out of a vast gene pool of musical inspirations incorporating a rainbow of styles which comes together in relentless waves of quirky, kaleidescopic all singable, all danceable pop." ************************************************************************************************************************** The band are: Mark Bristol: Lead Vocals; Acoustic Guitar; Percussion, James Chambers: Vocals; Guitar; Keys; Trumpet, Adam Costello: Drums, Richard Sims: Vocals; Guitar; Trombone, David Smith: Bass. ************************************************************************************************************************** Visit us at: Official Website: www.themekkits.com Myspace: www.myspace.com/themekkits Pure Volume: www.purevolume.com/themekkits ************************************************************************************************************************** Review from YOURFRIDGEDOOR.COM: More fun than driving a luminous steamroller along a road made entirely of bubblewrap, more endearing than a Dalmatian puppy in a bowtie carrying a wicker basket brimming with penny sweets, and more fulfilling than a three course Sunday lunch cooked by your Nan, The Mekkits! are all that and a little bit more. Bright, breezy and nothing short of brilliant. **************************************************************************************************************************