It was a time when vinyl and cassette tapes ruled and when the only playlist that mattered was John Peel’s. The late ’70s and early ‘80s spawned a variety of musical genres and subcultures that continue to inspire to this day. It was a time when music felt raw and real.
The untamed energy of pub rock, the gritty rebellion of punk, the experimental soundscapes of post-punk and new wave, and the catchy beats of ska and 2-Tone all drove a transformative and defining period in music history. And while the songs of those times were often built around socially conscious lyrics, there was always room for the sheer escapism of some quirky comic book punk.
Class of ’79 are a Punk / New wave Super Group whose musical pedigree is undeniable, featuring:
Phil Thompson of The Rezillos/Vapors
Steve Crittall of The UK Subs/Selector/Godfathers
Simon Bowley of Eddie & the Hotrods
Mike Lea of Department S
These talented legendary musicians will perform a stunning show that will take you back to the days when Punk rock / New Wave ruled the airwaves, so strap yourself in for a nostalgic night of hits performed by four guys who have been there and got the T-shirt.
Nanobots:
The band consists of 2 members Shona Marshall and Jim Brady, ex Rezillos guitarist as well as current guitarist in Goodbye Mr MacKenzie. The two have been making Music on and off together for the past 20 years.
Influences/sounds like new wave bands such as Magazine, Buzzcocks, The Young Gods, Hawkwind and Devo. Subject matter concerns itself with our future existence, the environment, politics and of course Robots and Spaceships.
Nanobots have supported many bands, including The Young Gods, The B52’s, The Rezillos, Personal Trainer, Shonen Knife, The Dickies, Hawkwind, Hawklords and more.
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