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'''Los Capitanes''' are a 7-piece [[Canberra]] based [[ska]] band. Heralded by the media as "an explosive freakshow comprised of misfits and loners" Los Capitanes have honed and sharpened a style which defies accepted ska clichés to create their very own distinctive flavor. Combining coastal dub sounds and tight suburban punk rock, Los Capitanes unique live show has paved the way for a multitude of national and international support slots including (*nonchalant cough)(contracted; show full)

The band formed in [[2002]], at which time most of the members were senior students at [[Canberra Grammar School]]. They are comprised of [[Nick Lucey]] (drums), [[Dave Rodriguez]] (electric guitar), [[Rob Lee (musician)|Rob Lee]] (trombone), [[Kieran Smits]] (bass guitar), [[Chuck Martin]] (percussion), [[Tim Kent]] (vocals) and [[Julian Barker]] (Trumpet).


For more information visit www.myspace.com/loscapitanes

==References==
* Hobbs, Simon (May 2004). "Gig Reviews: Dr. Octopus / Los Capitanes / Switch 3". [http://www.bmamag.com/_private/BMA%20Magazine%20Issue%20204.pdf BMA Magazine 204], p32.

* Hobbs, Simon (Oct. 21, 2004). "Punkska". [http://www.bmamag.com/_private/BMA%20Magazine%20Issue%20215.pdf BMA Magazine 215], p14.

* Hobbs, Simon (Jun. 30, 2005). "Gig Reviews: The Porkers/Los Capitanes/The Gingers @ Greenroom". [http://www.bmamag.com/_private/BMA%20Magazine%20Issue%20231.pdf BMA Magazine 231], p33

* BMA Magazine: http://www.bmamag.com

* http://www.loscapitanes.net

==External links==
*[http://www.loscapitanes.net Los Capitanes Website]
*[http://www.myspace.com/loscapitanes Los Capitanes Myspace]

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[[Category:Third-wave ska groups]]