Biography
The Hostiles
Effective period / Period of releases: 2009 - 2019
Members: Philip "Faf" Pfaff, Kenny Shand, Bob McBride (6), Steve Bruce (7), Nic Milano, Josh Barron (2), Theo Watson, Hunter Mackay, Joe Stainke, Lynsey Cowan, Chris Barron (10), Cal Douglas, Ruaridh Crumlish
Ska-punk band from Scotland.Formed in about 2001, the Hostiles are a ska-punk / ska-core band from Ayr, Scotland.
They have toured the UK & Europe extensively, and have also toured further afield (e.g. Malaysia, Japan, Canada, Russia). They've supported a who's who of ska and punk bands over the years, including a UK tour with Reel Big Fish.
Constant members have been:
-Josh Barron on Lead Vocals & Guitar;
-Steve Bruce on Trombone.
Current other members:
-Bob McBride on Drums & Backing Vocals (2018-);
-Kenny Shand on Trombone (2018-);
-Faf Pfaff on Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals (2019-);
-Nic Milano on Trumpet (2019-).
Former members include:
-Chris Barron on Bass Guitar & Vocals (~2001-2015);
-Cal Douglas on Drums (~2001-2015);
-Joe Stainke on Trombone & occasional Trumpet (~2014-2018);
-Hunter Mackay on Drums (~2015-2018);
-Theo Dubya on Bass & Vocals (~2015-2019);
-An endless list of former horn players.