{"id":257175,"date":"2010-10-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-10-21T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/getting-ready-for-neveready-la-jolla-high-school-ska-band-starting-to-break-into-the-music-scene-loud-and-clear\/"},"modified":"2010-10-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-10-21T07:00:00","slug":"getting-ready-for-neveready-la-jolla-high-school-ska-band-starting-to-break-into-the-music-scene-loud-and-clear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/getting-ready-for-neveready-la-jolla-high-school-ska-band-starting-to-break-into-the-music-scene-loud-and-clear\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting ready for Neveready: La Jolla High School ska band starting to break into the music scene loud and clear"},"content":{"rendered":"

High schools across the country have their fair share of run-of-the-mill garage bands jamming in their spare time, hoping to maybe play a prom or homecoming gig. Then, every once in awhile, a group of talented teens come together and actually churns out some digestible tunes and snags some stage time to boot. La Jolla High has one such garage band: Neveready. Comprised of nine teens who range from 17 to 19, Neveready is working hard to get the word out and maybe even become a local musical fixture. Since its January inception, the band has managed to glean shows at local charity events, the Metaphor Caf\u00e9 in Escondido, Queen Bee\u2019s in North Park where the band went head-to-head in a battle of the bands competition, the Splash Bash fundraiser and now the Mainstage at Soma. “Our first Soma Mainstage show was kind of a fluke,” said Jay Sanchioli, Neveready\u2019s bassist. Sanchioli knew that one band was dropping out of an upcoming performance. A connection with a booking manager was made and now Neveready\u2019s becoming quite possibly a Soma mainstay. The band\u2019s next show there is Nov.13. It\u2019s a venture they feel is promising, because most of the attendees of Soma concerts are youth who will be able to grow along with members of the band. Group members are excited for the last three bandmates to turn 18, so they can begin performing at the Casbah, a longstanding San Diego venue for up-and-coming talent. As for its sound, Neveready\u2019s music is a surprising amalgam of ska \u2014 first and foremost \u2014 blending reggae, soul and funk rhythms into the mix. Neveready is also known to gain inspiration from the likes of the Manchester Orchestra, a band that\u2019s decidedly more indie. But don\u2019t be fooled, Neveready doesn\u2019t want to bore fans with oft-heard imitations of mainstream ska. “We love ska, but we don\u2019t want to become a stereotypical ska band, because if we play only ska it can get kind of redundant,” said Declan Halloran, the band\u2019s drummer. “We want to branch out, try to incorporate different types of music into our songs, like The Specials.” If you\u2019re looking for a decent comparison of what its sound is reminiscent of, think Streetlight Manifesto \u2014 Neveready\u2019s all-around favorite band. It\u2019s live sets include long instrumental interludes, excitable lyrics that exude energy from the crowd and solid horn playing backed up by the trombone, trumpet and three saxophonists. Declan\u2019s father, Mike Halloran, was a famed disc jockey at FM94.9 and provides the band with some insider tips that appear to have served its members well. “Basically, my dad taught us about etiquette,” said Declan. “Be polite to other bands, don\u2019t talk too much during sets and have good manners on and off stage.” Christian Clark, 17, the band\u2019s guitarist and vocalist, also claims that the group\u2019s dedication to perfection is another factor for success. “I guess at the end of the day, I just feel like we\u2019re never ready,” said Clark, chuckling. Despite a shifting change of the guard that occurs with increasing regularity due to band members heading off for college, Neveready claims it will continue to thrive, proving that this band just might be ready for anything. Neveready<\/b> Christian Clark: guitar and vocals Declan Halloran: drums Jay Sanchioli: bass Sam Bradhurst: guitar and vocals Keyan Jafari: trumpet Adam Vickers: trombone Patrick Hallahan: tenor saxophone James Wigle: baritone saxophone Mike Hom: tenor saxophone Upcoming Show:<\/b> Neveready will perform live Nov. 13 with The Skank Agents, Ballyhoo and The Supervillians at Soma, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd. No. I, $13, (619) 226-7662, www.somasandiego.com.