DESKARATS BIOGRAPHY

The early beginnings of the group date back to 1994, when a group of three Amer
natives, Joan Pars (trumpet), Josep Monserrat (alto saxophone) and Francesc
Romero, Tico (vocalist), shared a common passion for groups such as Skatal,
Decibelios, Kortatu, Madness
After several months of uncertainty, the project began taking shape with the
addition of Narcs Prtulas (keyboard) and Marc Clar (trombone), also Amer
natives. In mid-1994, the group decided it was time to recruit a drummer, a guitarist
and a bass player in order to start rehearsing. Albert Vilar (drummer) was the next
addition, along with Gerard Cornell (guitarist), both from Vilob dOnyar. Although
the bass player was still lacking, DESKARATS started to rehearse in 1995.
DESKARATS was officially created in 1997, comprised of 7 members: Tico
(vocalist), Josep Monserrat (alto saxophone), Joan Pars (trumpet), Marc Clar
(trombone), Narcs Prtulas (keyboard), Albert Vilar (drummer) and Gerard
Cornell (guitarist).
The first few months were very difficult and the first official performance did not
take place until February of 1999, when they played in a concert in Amer
performing covers of other groups. In November later that year, Jordi Cornell
joined the group as bass player.
One of the most critical moments for the group was when they decided to let Albert
Vilar go due to personal reasons. This departure led the group to consider
breaking up. But ambition and the faith placed in the project proved to be more
powerful than the obstacles encountered. For a while Joan Vergs, a previous
member of the no longer existing Kingstones, collaborated as drummer. It was
during this time that DESKARATS shared the stage with Skalariak, Dr. Ring Ding
and were also Komando Moriles official support group in their winter tour.

The arrival of the groups current drummer, Pere Jord, occurred in August of
2000. The addition of this latest member enabled the group to developt the style it
had sought since the beginning. This event led to the decision of pursuing the first
demo recording, which aimed to reflect a personal, unique style shaped by the
musical influences of the groups members.
Following the first demo recording, Josep Ferriol (bass player) joined the group.
Shortly after, Josep Ferriol left the group and returned some time later as
keyboardist. In May 2001, as the group again shared the stage with Skalariak, the
demo was presented in Amer. It is titled Deskarat! and includes five original
songs, aimed at finding a niche in the countrys ska sector.
Two years later and after several changes, the group recorded what would become
their first album, Per la cara. As the name indicates (For Nothing), the album
required a great financial effort on the part of the group members given that no
record label would sign them and they had to produce the album themselves.
Soon after the album recording, DESKARATS faced the worst news yet- Joan
Pars, founding member of DESKARATS, left the group due to personal reasons.
The album was well-received however, and it didnt take long to see positive results
throughout the country. Unfortunately, this did not translate into album sales.
Disheartened by this and other personal problems, the group took some time out to
reflect.
This setback helped the group mature musically and along with the fact that it was
eager to continue rockin, a revitalized comeback soon followed with the addition of
new members. Jaume Casta joined the group as tenor saxophone player. This
new addition boosted the groups self-esteem and the news that would change the
groups course finally arrived. Rob Hingley Bucket, leader of the New York group
The Toasters, agreed to work with the group on what would be the second album
for some, the second demo recording for others. DKS, with Buckets production

and Joan Matacs (Komando Moriles ex- member) collaboration as trumpet

player, was a great hit throughout the country. Two Spanish tours were
consequently launched and were very successful despite the songs being in the
Catalan language.
More changes ensued as Hector (bass player) left the group for professional
reasons and was replaced by Lluis Figueras. Pol Riubrugent, another resident of
the groups hometown Amer, also joined the group as trumpet player.
This new, stable and well-matched combination of members led the group to
record another album titled Disseminat, s/n, with Bucket as producer yet again.
While recording their new album, and for the second consecutive time, the group
accompanied The Toasters in their annual Spanish tour.
This last album includes thirteen powerful songs that were recorded at the 44.1
studios in Aiguaviva (Girona), mixed in the RPM Studios in Valencia and mastered
in Turtle Tones Studios in New York. For the first time in a DESKARATS album,
there is a song that is not in Catalan. It is a mythical song pertaining to the Majinga
Zatto (Mazinger Zeta) series that is sung entirely in Japanese.
This album opened the door for DESKARATS to be signed by Megalith Records
and for a promotion with the well-known company of Buenritmo to perform several
tours throughout Europe.
At present, DESKARATS have already recorded their third music video Venjana
Catalana and have closed a deal for three more albums with the publishing house
Ediciones Musicales CLIPPERS.