The Resignators
A Rock, Reggae, Ska band from Melbourne, Australia.
Drawing influences from a
wide range of genre’s to coin their own individual sound The Resignators are;
Francis Harrison (Vox), Ellen Morabito (trombone / flute), Dittman (Trumpet / vox),
Chris Solaoras (Guitar / vox), Jezz (drums) and Naf (bass). This line up has
been together since 2007 with the addition of Jezz on drums. Through this solid
line up The Resignators have been tearing up venues around Australia and are now set to take on the rest of the world.
Since 2005 The Resignators
have released 2 EP’s, which have since sold out of their original pressings.
With a number of national tours under their belts, The Resignators have graced
stages with artists such as; Fishbone(USA), Crowned king (Canada), The Porkers, Area 7, Anti Nowhere League (UK) and
Bertha Control as well as the plethora of local acts around the country, all
part of Australia’s healthy yet under appreciated independent music
scene.
“Ska's not dead according to The Resignators.
and if it is, they're damn well gonna resurrect it (after all, it's comeback
for three full-scale revivals already, so it's really a matter of time). With
no desire to buy into the gothic fashions of the current climate, or tap into
the doom and gloom aesthetic that continues to invade the punk scene, The
Resignators might seem a little old hat in their continued use of up strokes
and a horn section. But with a focus on writing damn great songs and delivering
them with panache, this fun sextet from Melbourne
are defying the trends”
Blunt Magazine 2007
You got me thinking was the Resignators debut EP released
independently in 2006, their first foray into the studio has been selling
steadily with several re-pressings. Renowned for their dirt cheap cd’s and
merchandise, it’s a rare occasion for any punter to leave a show empty handed.
Shortly
after the success of You got me thinking,
The Resignators headed to sunny Brisbane to record their second EP, Offbeat Feeling, with the aid of
producer Stuart Stuart, (Veronicas, Small Mercies), The Resignaors honed
their craft with more refined song composition and a soirée into the business
world of music. This turning point in their career has seen The Resignators
shift from another local ska band to one of the countries finest live acts
playing their catchy tunes with an unmistakable style and energy which has
earned them respect and adoration around Australia.
Offbeat Feeling is an exciting blend of
ska, reggae, rock and punk sounds that manage to work brilliantly together when
they probably shouldn’t. Every track is a delight to listen to...
Christopher
Anderson Radio PBS
2008
will see the release of The Resignators debut album, Time Decays, with the help of producer Kalju Tonuma, (Bodyjar, 28 Days,
Mavis’s), Time Decays is anticipated
for release in mid 2008. This album shows another great leap forwards for The
Resignators proving the band’s abilities as song writers, whilst capturing the
passion and urgency of their live shows.
With
a brand spanking new album just about to hit the shelves, The Resignators are already
confirmed for Rebellion Festival (UK) and Mighty Sounds Festival (Czech Republic), as well as dozens of other shows around Australia, Europe and the UK.
The
Resignators are ready to take on the world, whether the world likes it or not.
The Resignators are a Melbourne,
Australia, based rock, reggae, ska band who can be contacted via email at theresignators@gmail.com or via
their myspace page at www.myspace.com/theresignators
they are also contactable through their singer / manager Francis Harrison phone
+61 404639255
The Resignators
Biography February 2008
