Biography
“To write off The Afterbeat as just another sound-alike bunch of off time herky-jerks would be a grievous error!” Darryl Sterdan, The Winnipeg Sun
“This is required listening for those who'd like to think they had a finger on the pulse of the emerging ska scene” Frantic Ska Web Zine
“The Afterbeat have clearly established themselves not only in the top tier of Winnipeg bands, but also as one of the hottest up-and-coming ska acts in Canada.”
James Lambert, See Magazine
We're talking about possibly the sharpest dressed band to come out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada!
The Afterbeat has been together since late 2000. Mixing upbeat contemporary influences into the well known soulful blend of old school Two Tone Ska and earlier Punk music. The Afterbeat have been continuously pleasing their listeners and working hard to improve their sound!
The Afterbeat were named in Alternative Press (Aug 2003) magazine by Bucket Hingley (The Toasters/Moon Ska Records) as one of the top ten North American Ska acts performing and touring. Things remain solid and they have recently released a full length album (Personals) to follow up on the success of their first EP (Balls Out). With all of this, they continue to get their name out there and always have the time to still perform for friends and fans all over North America. They have performed with such greats as The Skatalites, Bad brains, Alexisonfire, The Slackers, Bedouin Soundclash, St. Alvia Cartel, 18 Visions, Tabaruk, The Planet Smashers, Mustard Plug, Catch 22, The Johnstones and Big D and The Kids Table.
In the end you see, it basically comes down to two things: The music and the message to move your body and have a good time! The Afterbeat brings forth this feel and sound to its listeners. That's what's important, right?
Whether at a club downtown or just the radio sound, you won’t be disappointed and they will keep you coming around! The Afterbeat has begun world domination, one step at a time…….
Instrumentation
Mike Reis: Guitars/Vocals
Denis Gaudry: Trombone
Scott Bewer: Saxophone
Dustin Jackson: Guitar
Chris Ferguson: Drums
Discography
**Currently in the process of writing a new album to record in 2009!**
**Released 5 songs online in November 2008 through www.aralie.com**
"Personals" (November 2005)
- Gained Canadian Distribution through Nuff
Entertainment with this release.
- Began charting across Canada immediately
upon release and is still maintaining spots on
most of those radio station charts presently.
- Is now available online for sale at itunes.com,
interpunk.com and CDbaby.com.
"Personals" The Black Album (August 2005)
- Released an advanced collector's edition
pressing of the full length album. The pressing
was limited to 750 copies and sold out
immediately.
"The Balls Out EP" (June 2003)
- Gained National Distribution through
Stomp Records.
- Charted consistently across Canada on College
radio the entire summer/fall of 2003.
- Stayed on the Ear Shot national campus radio
charts for 6 consecutive weeks.
Links
| http://www.myspace.com/theafterbeat |