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How do you fit themes of love, jealousy, karma, anti-war and planetary annihilation into an 18-minute reggae, ska/rocksteady EP?

Leave it to Auckland-based stalwarts of Aotearoa-Ska, Managers.

Turning their ears and talents to producing a roots/reggae piece of work, Managers have delivered a mellifluous, riff-laden "roots" gem, entitled The Grove St Tapes, while retaining their tounge-in-cheek signature style.

This bittersweet 4-track EP was written in the basement of a Grey Lynn flat, recorded at The Lab by the band's sax player Tom Anderson...

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Location

Auckland

Members

Richard Singleton - trumpet
Nick Brown - bass
Tom Anderson - saxophone
Simon Frost - drums
Paul Frewin - vocals/guitar
Ross Hutchison - guitar
Heather Bolton - keyboards

Record Company

Hoi Records

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Genres

Alternative, Dance Pop, Dub/Reggae, Pop, Punk, Ska

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  • Great EP you guys. it's in my Car,on my CD player in my lounge,soon to be on my Ipod. 18 mins of Bliss.
    Great Album Reviews and well deserved. I know how much hard work has gone in. I will never get sick of these Tracks. My son who is 11,plays Terror(terra?) Firma on his Saxophone.
    http://www.muzic.net.nz/articles/reviews/44333/managers-the-grove-st-tapes-ep-review

    Posted by justinegus 11.22PM, 24 May 2010

  • I really enjoyed this EP guys. Love the way you use the brass section. Nice work. Encore, Encore!!
    Nate
    http://www.communityradio.co.nz/index.asp?PageID=2145840478 GO FEET! Radio

    Posted by Nate Taiapa 1.13PM, 18 May 2010

  • Paul.I mean Hooli youve gone green!

    Posted by glyn frewin 9.09PM, 8 May 2010

  • Managers...support seminal U.K Punk legends...The Vibrators...
    @ The Kings Arms thurs the 10th of June....

    Posted by paul hooli 11.46PM, 4 May 2010

  • MANAGERS

    brand new E.P
    "The Grove st tapes"
    release date....1st May
    New Zealand Music Month
    @ The Thirsty Dog
    K.Rd Auckland
    w//very Special guests
    Tenement Yard ..Deth Becomes Shane
    95bFM DJ DJ Dubhead

    9pm..till very late!!
    10 without EP..15 with EP

    Managers

    Posted by paul hooli 10.46PM, 16 Apr 2010

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