Biography
The Skamatics are a ska punk band hailing from Miami, Florida. They formed in 2006 with the original members as Ian Kaplan on drums and his good friend Patrick Patterson on trombone. Eventually, they found Andy Vila, a bass player, and after finding the main set-up for a basic band, they began searching for more horns to complete their ska outfit. The saxophonist came next, Kenny, and their new trumpet player, Julio shortly followed. They began recording their first EP, From Yukon With Love, while gaining Andy Anaya as a second guitarist. They were able to record this album by adding Elliot Evans on vocals. He had recording equipment set up in a small room.
Currently a "baby" band, The Skamatics are still in school and play shows around the greater Miami area. They put on very energetic shows, and occasionally the band members "skank" or "mosh" with the audience during their own performance. A favorite throughout South Florida, they are at the front of the steadily growing ska scene in Miami.
The skamatics began to break up in mid 2008 when original member and one of the main music writers, Patrick, was asked to leave. After leaving the band the Skamatics tried to replace him but found nothing would work. The Skamatics came officially to an end shortly there after.
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