Captain Accident is a reggae/ska/soul artist who creates a unique blend of soulful lovers rock, roots reggae, ska, dub and rocksteady at his home studio in Cardiff. This sound is then brought to life on stage with the help of a collective of musicians known as “The Disasters” although in reality, they are far from that! The energetic live show is guaranteed to get people up and dancing. With soulful vocals, soaring twin guitars and a truly infectious groove, there’s no standing still when Captain Accident and his clumsy companions hit the stage.
Captain Accident were asked to join reggae heroes Toots & the Maytals as tour support for a run of dates on their 2016 UK tour. As well as Toots & the Maytals, Captain Accident & the Disasters have shared a stage with many of the biggest names in reggae & ska including: Suggs (who recently jumped on stage to sing with the band!), Less Than Jake, Aswad, The Skints, The Skatalites, Prince Fatty & Horseman, Pama International, Mad Professor, Bad Manners, The Toasters, Sonic Boom Six, Neville Staple (The Specials), Fishbone, David Rodigan and countless others. Since their emergence on the reggae scene, they have become a staple part of the UK festival circuit, appearing at Glastonbury, Bestival, Secret Garden Party, Boomtown Fair and several others.
Touring his new album, ‘Bad Press’, which brings a collection of mellow romanticism, soaring twin guitars and beautifully controlled vocals. Captain Accident and The Disasters will headline Thekla on 29th October 2022.
