Simmer | tl

There are at least two bands called Simmer: 1. an ambient punk band from Cheshire, United Kingdom (http://simmeruk.bandcamp.com). Their album, Yellow Streak is now available through Dog Knight Productions. 2. a short-lived indie band from the small town of Joure, The Netherlands (1997-1998). Initially (and very briefly) called Slide and fronted by singer, guitarist and songwriter Theo de Jong, Simmer released one album, the critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccesful Mothertongue (1997). Simmer (and Slide) frontman De Jong, previously released two albums with the more succesful band, The Serenes. .

The Devon based 9 piece, consists of Rob Murphy Drums, Del Anning Bass, Keith Waller Sax, Rich Mills Trumpet, Ray Beavis Sax, Sam Smith Trombone, Jamie Stretch Watkin on Guitar, Tom Crowe on keys and the magical vocals of Glyn Wilcox. Most of these guys have played Ska together for decades! The Simmertones have been together for two years now and have quickly become festival headliners; such as Plymouth’s Respect Festival, Kingsbridge Music Fest, Newt Beer Festival, as well as building a strong following across regular South West venues. The band are delighted with the result of our first visit...