The Ordinary Boys, the indie-ska band from Brighton, play The Horn in Victoria Street with support from The Now.
The Ordinary Boys play The Horn on Thursday 10 December, with support from The Now. It's a St Albans date for a band that first made its mark in Brighton in the early 2000s, when they were still known as Next in Line.
They came through at a time when guitar bands were all over the charts, and they fit right in, blending sharp British indie with ska and new wave. Samuel Preston fronted the group, and his lyrics were witty and observational, focusing on everyday frustrations and youthful ambition. Their debut album, Over the Counter Culture (2004), was produced by Blur and Stephen Street and gave us 'Maybe Someday', 'Week in Week Out', 'Talk Talk Talk' and 'Seaside' — the title track of which ended up on the Burnout 3: Takedown soundtrack.
The 2005 follow-up, Brassbound, leaned further into the ska sound and produced their biggest hit, 'Boys Will Be Boys', which featured Ranking Junior, son of Ranking Roger of The Beat. Preston also spent some time in the public eye away from the music, finishing fourth on Celebrity Big Brother in 2006. The band's name itself comes from a Morrissey song. They went on hiatus in 2007 and announced their official dissolution in 2008, leaving behind a reputation for catchy anthems and a place in Britain's indie revival.
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On the night, The Now open for them. The show runs from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM at The Horn on Victoria Street, AL1 3TE. Tickets are £25 in advance and £30 on the door, subject to availability.
