- Redsocks (band)
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Name = Redsocks
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Genre = Rock
Punk
Ska
Years_active =2004 – present
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URL = http://www.myspace.com/meiasvermelhas
Current_members = Lula
Jon
Pinguim
Hugo
Jimmi
Past_members = MiguelRedsocks is a PortuguesePunk-ska band, hailing fromOvar and formed in2004 .Although the band is heavily influenced by other
punk andska groups (includingNOFX ,Lagwagon orMad Caddies ), its music tend to mix all influences, creating a unified musical genre, that is enjoyed by all kinds of listeners. [ [http://www.radiosfm.net/98.1/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=232&Itemid=29/ Redsocks' review in a Portuguese radio station] ]History
Redsocks was formed in2004 , inOvar , when four friends (Hugo -guitar , Pinguim -bass guitar , Jon -guitar and Miguel - drums) decided to start a band, so they could play the same songs their favoritepunk-rock bands played. After some rehearsals and a few gigs (having the chance to play with some big portuguese bands, such asMore Than a Thousand , Fonzie andEasyWay ), Miguel left the band, behing replaced by the current drummer, Jimmi. It was around that time that Lula joinned theRedsocks , along with hissaxophone . [ [http://www.myspace.com/meiasvermelhas/ History - from Redsocks' Myspace] ]After a lot of rehearsals and sporadic gigs, in
2008 ,Redsocks recorded their first EP, called "Rock & Roll is Bitchin'", and are currently promoting it through a series of liveshows , in many Portuguese cities, such asOporto ,Coimbra , andAveiro .] . [ [http://skunknriot.blogspot.com/2008/09/redsocks.html Fanzine review of one of Redsocks' shows in Oporto] ]The band is also currently looking for [record label|label
Discography
EPs
References
External links
* [http://www.myspace.com/meiasvermelhas/ Redsocks' Myspace]
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