Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra are a Hungarian ska band formed in Budapest, in 2003. The band's musical style has fused Jamaican-style ska and reggae with jazz melodies and elements of traditional Hungarian folk music.
Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra | |
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 PASO performing at LB27 Reggae Camp 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | PASO |
| Origin | Budapest, Hungary |
| Genres | Ska, reggae, dub, dancehall |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Crossroads Records (2003–2005) Megalith Records (2005–present) Megadó Kiadó (2009–present) |
| Members | Kristóf "KRSA" Tóth (Lord Panamo) Aron Koós-Hutás Mr. Vajay Luki Tomi Mr.P Laca Csakikapitany Dr. Strict Lipi Brown Barna György |
| Past members | Tony Ass Ádám Ignácz |
| Website | http://www.paso.hu/ |
After their first demo in 2003 they have released four studio albums on Megalith Records[1] and one live album on Crossroads Records.[2] The band have toured extensively around Continental Europe[3] and regularly play the Sziget Festival, where they played on the main stage in 2008.[4][5]
The band members also run several side projects, such as PASO Soundsystem (ska DJ set) and PASO's Roots Rockers (dub and reggae live band set).[6] They also present a weekly ska radio show on the Hungarian Tilos Rádió station.[7]
The band also started PASO Booking, a gig booking agency with an aim to bring more ska music to Hungary. As well as their local events, they have so far brought acts such as The Toasters, Bad Manners, The Slackers, New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble, and The Aggrolites to the region.[8] They also use this agency to put on a yearly ska camp called Big Skaland Skanking Camping.
Lead vocalist Kristóf Tóth, more commonly known by the stage name KRSA, performs alongside many other Hungarian bands including Irie Maffia and the Budapest Riddim Band. KRSA and the Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra brass section have also played with a host of British musicians, including Sam Duckworth, Drew McConnell and Jimmy Pursey for Love Music Hate Racism.[9] Kristóf Tóth is also referred to as Lord Panamo, due to wearing a Panama hat (as well as his trademark white suit) on stage and as a homage to ska artist Lord Tanamo.[10]
Band members
edit- Kristóf Tóth aka Lord Panamo/KRSA – vocals
- Aron Koós-Hutás – trumpet
- László Vajay aka Mr. Vajay – trombone
- Gábor Lukács aka Baba Luki – saxophone
- Tamás Meleg aka Tommy Hot – saxophone
- Dávid Benkő aka Mr. P – keyboards
- László Nagy aka Lacibá – guitar
- Zoltán Csáki aka Csakikapitany – guitar
- Vince Pozsgai aka Dr. Strict – bass
- László Rácz aka Lipi Brown – drums
- György Barna aka G. Brown – violin
Past members
editDiscography
editStudio albums
edit| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra – Demo | Author's Edition |
| 2005 | Budapest Ska Mood | Megalith |
| 2008 | The Return of The Pannonians | Megalith |
| 2009 | Feel the Riddim! | Megadó Kiadó/Megalith |
| 2012 | Lovemonster | Megadó Kiadó/Megalith |
Live albums
edit| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | All Night Long – Live At Artemovszk[11] | Crossroads Records |
DVD
edit| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | PASO Turnéfilm/PASO On Tour | Author's Edition |
Remix album
edit| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | RE:BSM | Author's Edition |
EPs
edit| Year | Title | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Babylon Focus | Author's Edition | The Return Of The Pannonians |
| 2010 | I Am The One | Author's Edition digital format only | Feel the Riddim! |
| 2011 | No Love In Town | Author's Edition digital format only | Feel the Riddim! |
Singles
edit| Year | Title | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Moses And The Red Sea / Joseph (7", Single)[12] | Author's Edition | The Return of The Pannonians |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Megalith Records Releases Catalog | Megalith Records". 2008-05-10. Archived from the original on 2008-05-10. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ "Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra – Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra (Demo)". Discogs. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra". paso.hu. Archived from the original on 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ^ "#SZIGET2018 – Join the Love Revolution". Sziget.hu. Archived from the original on 27 October 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "HUN, Budapest – Sziget Festival 2008 – Metal Storm". Metalstorm.ee. Archived from the original on 15 September 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Bio: Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra". paso.hu. Archived from the original on 2010-06-13. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ^ "Tilos Rádió 90,3MHz". Tilos.hu. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra – Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "UK AND HUNGARY ARTISTS AND MUSIC FANS UNITE AGAINST RACISM AT EUROPE'S BIGGEST FESTIVAL". lovemusichateracism.com. Archived from the original on 2009-08-09. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ^ "Lord Panamo – Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra – All Night Long – Live At Artemovszk". Discogs. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra – Moses And The Red Sea / Joseph". Discogs. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
