The Newmatics Support British Ska Heroes the Specials 10/4

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BRITISH SKA HEROES, THE SPECIALS
ANNOUNCE SPECIAL GUESTS THE NEWMATICS FOR NZ SHOW

As The Specials start their Australian tour this week they have also made their decision on who will open their New Zealand show next week,
Tuesday 10th April at Shed 10, Queens Wharf in Auckland.

The Newmatics came out of a fertile post-punk early 80s Auckland music scene that also spawned Blam Blam Blam and the Screaming Meemees. Taking their cues from ska, r’n’b and soul, they were a fearsome live act, but managed to release only nine songs (including their enduring legacy Riot Squad - synonymous now with the 1981 Springbok Tour). After their split in 1983 (allegedly caused by a disagreement over haircuts), Mark Clare took up acting (he’s the bungy jumper in the classic Instant Kiwi ad), Kelly Rogers co-founded Rialto Cinemas and Ben Staples played with UK indie band The Woodentops. They reformed in 1998 and have been growing their hair ever since.

Check out their classic hit ‘Riot Squad’ here:
http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/riot-squad-1981

Don’t miss The Specials’ return to New Zealand next Tuesday, supported by The Newmatics!

THE SPECIALS

With special guests THE NEWMATICS

Tuesday 10th April Shed 10, Queens Wharf, Auckland (R18) www.ticketmaster.co.nz (09) 970 9700

www.thespecials.com www.myspace.com/thespecials www.chuggentertainment.com

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