A Sardinian tribute to the Ramones in a sacred place of world rock
Ramases will perform at Dublin Castle in London on October 30th.Per restare aggiornato entra nel nostro canale Whatsapp
Passion for the bands that have made rock history is widespread on the island, with tribute bands everywhere: and on Thursday, October 30th, one of the best in the field, Ramases, will bring their homage to the great Ramones to one of the most famous rock capitals in the world, London, on the stage of the legendary Dublin Castle in Camden Town, which has already hosted icons of the caliber of Amy Winehouse, Blur, and The Libertines.
The legendary venue
The Dublin Castle has mythical origins dating back to the 19th century, established (it is said, and evidently) to serve immigrant workers from Ireland, and likely to segregate them from natives and other minorities, with whom there were deep racial tensions. And the pub remained similarly established for over a century, limiting its music to Gaelic folk sessions, even as the rest of London changed. But here, in 1979, ska giants Madness managed to play their first rock band, after lying to the owner by claiming they were a jazz band. The pub's owner, Alo Conlon, recognized the potential and, in addition to allowing the young Madness to build a reputation as the venue's residents, opened the doors to rock concerts, finding a new home for the waves of subsequent years, from Britpop to neo-soul. A choice that, at the end of his life, earned Conlon a "Lifetime Achievement Award" in the evening entertainment industry.
The Ramases
In this honorable setting, the Sardinian tribute band will perform the complete reproduction of the Ramones' historic "It's Alive" concert, recorded on December 31, 1977, at London's Rainbow Theatre. This marks a major milestone for Ramases, who have been faithfully championing the sound of '77 punk for years. Their name, a play on words like "Ramones" and "masesi," is a play on words from Elmas, where the band is three-quarters from. Formed in 2022, the band consists of current members Luigi Tambaro (vocals), Carlo Lecca (guitar), Mayumi Casula (bass), and Roberto Crusco (drums). This is a momentous occasion for the band and also marks another step forward for the traditional Sardinian rock scene, this time also making its mark overseas.