Dualers and Estimators - Everybody Ska!!
This weekend has seen Folkestone host the Skabour Festival again. Whilst not over hyped and full of pillocks like Glastonbury, and hence not as big, it is a good chance to see some reggae and ska legends performing as well as some established and up and coming British ska bands. Claire and I arrived at the Quarterhouse in Tontine Street to see The Dualers and their support The Estimators, a little before official doors open but we went in and exchanged our tickets for the wristbands; one VIP to get us onto the balcony seating. As we were so early we had a drink in the bar and then had a walk down to the Harbour to see what what was happening at the Trojan Lawn. The disco was in full swing and there was plenty of dancing. After a some chips we had a wander back to the Quarterhouse. I can honestly say I have never seen so much checked shirt material, DM's and braces in one place since about 1972 or 73! The superannuated Skins and Rude-Boys and their spouses were w...