In ska terms, SA band Channel One qualifies as a local supergroup. The sextet formed two years ago when former Resistors Gerald Hooper, Laith Fisk, and Jeremy “Germ” Garza joined forces with former Spies Like Us guitarist Jason Trevino.
Hooper, a former Columbia and RCA Records employee, views ska as the jagged rhythmic propulsion that’s driven much of his favorite music rather than a checkerboard aesthetic or lifestyle choice that demands strict adherence.
The band’s new debut album, Pose & Posture (recorded at Keith Harter Studios, and distributed by the Toasters’ Megalith label) demonstrates what a tight, confident, horn-driven unit Hooper has assembled. Standouts such as “I Let My Guard Down” and “Please” recall that golden period of late-’70s British pop when Jamaican syncopation worked its way into everything from Nick Lowe’s “No Reason” to Graham Parker’s “Don’t Ask Me Questions.”
Channel One will promote Pose & Posture with a June 5 show at Houston’s Continental Club, and will return to San Antonio for gigs at Rock Bottom (June 9) and Jack’s Patio Bar (June 10).
Speaking of Music, Sound And The Fury
Latest in Sound & Fury
-
Local music makers on their favorite 2011 albums
Dec 27, 2011 -
The nightmare before Christmas
Dec 20, 2011 -
The wrath of Zeus
Nov 29, 2011 - More »
More by Gilbert Garcia
-
From the Current archives: Remembering Michael Jackson
Aug 28, 2013 -
State of unrest
Aug 5, 2009 -
THE SOUND & THE FURY
Aug 5, 2009 - More »
Most Popular
-
Meeting Tom Morello and How Rage Against the Machine Tribute Band Testify is Playing San Antonio Read More
-
Indie Giants Death Cab for Cutie Is Coming to San Antonio Next Year Read More
-
Legendary Singer Julio Iglesias Bringing Timeless Classics to San Antonio Next Year Read More
-
Robert Earl Keen Stopping By Aztec for Americana Christmas Show Read More
-
Tidal Waves of Chill: Washed Out Returns to San Antonio to Soak Us in Dreamy Dance Vibrations Read More
Music Slideshows
-
Music
Everyone We Saw at the Ministry Show at the Aztec Theatre
From start to finish, Ministry rocked the Aztec hard AF. It was a night to remember, so peep through our
-
Music
Farewell Rocket Man: San Antonio Says Goodbye to Elton John During Final World Tour
We're still speechless, y'all. Elton John brought his final world tour to San Antonio, marking a celebration of his decade-spanning
-
Music
Twitter Users Have A Lot of Feelings About the Limited Edition Selena Bags Available at H-E-B
San Antonians have been planning for today in order to get their hands on the limited edition reusable Selena bags.
-
Music
Smashing Pumpkins Absolutely Killed Their Set at the Sunken Garden Theater
We are a city that continually shows up for our favorite rock bands that we made memories with through the
