Artist description We are a six piece ska band from Montreal, Canada. Our main purpose in the band is to have fun.

Music Style Ska with rock undertones

Musical Influences The Toasters, Me Mom and Morgentaler, Planet Smashers

Similar Artists Mighty Mighty Bosstones, No doubt

Artist History Formed in 1997 The Cartel broke out onto the Montreal ska scene with a bang. Now after releasing an EP and playing Vans Warped Tour(twice) they plan to release their first LP in May (2000).

Group Members andrew P hughson Brian Seeger John Stairs Dave Rancourt Eleni Gogas Jason Brown

Instruments Guitar, bass, Drums, Accordion, Trombone,

Albums Starving For more

Press Reviews My sympathies went out to The Cartel who, at approximately 126 members, had to be shoehorned into position. Despite their relative inexperience, this is a band that quite correctly puts their emphasis on having a good time. Ska with swing and rock undertones is their calling card, even hauling out the King Kong of accordions to drive home the polka-party approach. If the thought of yet another ska band makes you want to grab the first rudeboy you find and take him for a ride down to the river (with a rock and a burlap sack), you might want to reconsider here. Much of the suave ska aesthetic is tempered by their female lead, whose unique voice and sexy schoolgirl demeanour brings the band out of the boys’ club. I like. ( Jamie O'Meara, Music Editor of the Hour, 99/07/22)

Location Greenfield Park, Quebec - Canada

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