The Leeds Gig Guide

Band Biography for the buccaneers:

There are at least 3 acts associated with the name 'The Bucceneers'

1: A Folk (Rocky Mountains Roots) band from Calgary, Canada.
2: A Groove Reggae band from Austria
3: A Punk Rock band from Straubing, Germany
4. A Blues/Rock band from York, England

1: The Buccaneers play fairly standard versions of traditional music, but with a LOT of exuberance. "Whiskey In the Jar," "Black Velvet Band..." old uptempo bar favorites, done well and set for dancing. They've got a bodhran, frets, and plenty of whistle. They've got a great male vocalist (actually several) with the clear voice of a young Canadian. As with other Canadian bands, like the Paperboys, they are a mix of traditional influences and college pop.

2: An Austrian Reggae band which has recorded the discs "Rude Boy" and "Feeling Irie" you can see in the Top Albums.

3: The Buccaneers' oneliner is 'Shut up and walk the plank!' The members of the band present theirselves as pirates, and they make

4. Three young Bucc's hot on the Blues/Garage scene making a name for themselves with their catchy hooks and vocals. Watch this space!!