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| name = Yes Sir Boss! |
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| origin = [[Bristol]], England |
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| genre = [[Ska punk]] |
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| years_active = 2007 - present |
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| label = [[Stone'd Records]] |
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| associated_acts = [[Joss Stone]] |
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| current_members =Matthew Sellors<br>Tom First<br>Jehan Abdel-Malak<br>John Stopford<br>Reuben Nimmo |
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'''Yes Sir Boss!''' ia a [[Bristol]]-based [[ska punk]] band founded in 2007 at [[Falmouth University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/content/yes-sir-boss-release-single-joss-stone|title=Yes Sir Boss release single with Joss Stone|date=2013-04-24|publisher=[[Falmouth University]]}}</ref> |
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== Biography == |
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The band was founded by Matthew Sellors, Tom First, Jehan Abdel-Malak, and John Stopford in 2007 while they were studying for their degrees. The music has been describe as reggae with teeth, energetic, and upbeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yessirboss.com/about-us/|title=About Us|publisher=Yes Sir Boss|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drunkenwerewolf.com/interviews/interview-yes-sir-boss/|title=Interview: Yes Sir Boss|publisher=Drunken Werewolf|author=Graham Ashton|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref> An opening show featuring Joss Stone was cancelled in 2007 after discovery of back ticket sales.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/7147577.stm|title=Joss Stone demands ticket refunds|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=2007-12-19|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref> |
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In 2012, Yes Sir Boss signed with [[Stone'd Records]], an independent record label founded by Grammy winning soul singer [[Joss Stone]] and later that year, release their first label titled ''Desperation State''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b014lvc3|title=Yes Sir Boss!!! Maida Vale Session|publisher=[[BBC]]|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref> FMV Magazine gave the album 3 stars citing confidence and flair though critized the album for being formulaic at times.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fmvmagazine.com/?p=12688|title=Mark Butler delivers his verdict on the Bristol band’s debut album, out on November 5th|publisher=FMV Magazine|author=Mark Butler|date=2012-11-01|accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> Helen Earnshaw of ''Female First'' gave the album a 4 out of 5 rating citing a successful blend of ''Balkan Blues'' and indie rock.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/reviews/album/Yes+Sir+Boss+Album+Review-261407.html|title=Yes Sir Boss - Desperation State Review|publisher=Female First|author=Helen Earnshaw|date=2012-10-12|accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> |
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In 2013, the band released a collaborated single featuring Stone titled Mrs #1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.entertainment-focus.com/music-review/yes-sir-boss-featuring-joss-stone-mrs-1/|title=Yes Sir Boss, featuring Joss Stone – Mrs #1 single review|publisher=Entertainment Focus|author=Carys Jones|date=2013-04-15|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/03/13/joss-stone-video-mrs1-yes-sir-boss_n_2865738.html |title=Joss Stone Debuts Video For 'Mrs #1' With Record Label First Signing, Yes Sir Boss |publisher=[[The Huffington Post]] |date=2013-03-13 |accessdate=2014-04-10}}</ref> |
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Yes Sir Boss has toured major music festivals throughout Europe and plans on touring Germany, Netherlands, France, Austria, Switzerland and Scandinavia. A second album is planned for release in spring to summer of 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefleece.co.uk/event/yes-sir-boss-bristol-samba-band/|title=Yes Sir Boss + Bristol Samba Band + Mama Jerk and the Lady Fingers|publisher=The Fleece|date=2014-04-03|accessdate=2014-04-06}}</ref> |
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== Discography == |
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*''Desperation State'' (2012) |
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== See also == |
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* [[List of British punk bands]] |
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* [[List of bands from Bristol]] |
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== References == |
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{{reflist|2}} |
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== External links == |
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* {{Official|http://www.yessirboss.com/}} |
Revision as of 03:41, 21 April 2014
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