THE WASPS TODAY .... 2024
FIRST, A BRIEF BACK STORY ABOUT THE WASPS...
The Wasps are a Powerpop/Punk band first formed in East London, February 1976 with original lead singer/songwriter Jesse Lynn-Dean. They were there at the start of the UK Punk rock movement, along with the likes of The Clash, Sex Pistols, The Damned, Buzzcocks, UK Subs, Sham 69, Stiff Little Fingers, Subway Sect and many more.
During the '76-'77 period They performed extensively at venues across London and the UK such as The Roxy, The Vortex, The Bridge House, Music Machine, The Marquee, etc and performed live twice on BBC Radio 1's John Peel show, etc... Their singles "Teenage Treats" (a favourite of Peel's), "Can't Wait 'Til '78" (along with their version of "Waiting For My Man on the '77 "Live at The Vortex" album), are considered Punk classics from that period. Their first single with RCA, "Rubber Cars", was RCA's fastest selling single the week it was released and would have been a massive hit had RCA not reluctantly pulled the record for legal reasons. The band with the line up at that time split in 1979 during its release due to unresolvable managerial disputes.
NOW, jumping forward to 2024, Jesse Lynn-Dean has reinvented The Wasps with creative & talented musicians, with a pedigree in Punk and afficionados of UK Punk '76-'79 era.
They are all currently based on the Costa del Sol, southern Spain and in 2022 released their brand new album, "Punk Prayer" which is available now on Vinyl and CD.
In April 2022 The Wasps re released on CD their 2003 album "Punkryonics" featuring their songs from the 1977 to 1979. The new album called "Punkryonics Plus" (singles & rare tracks 1977-1979) features additional bonus tracks of Wasps songs recorded during that time. "Punkryonics Plus" will be available on vinyl too, late 2022.
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PUNK PRAYER TOUR 2022
Saturday 9th April, The Wasps embarked on their tour of UK, Spain & Portugal... kicking off the first leg of their tour at Malaga's famous live music venue ZZ Pub.... part of their 31st Anniversary celebration week!......
2023 ... The wasps supporting from the jam, in benalmadena, spain
3rd June 2023 The Wasps will be supporting "From The Jam" at Benalmadena Auditorium, Malaga, Spain.
2023 ... The wasps live at rebellion punk festival, blackpool, uk
6th August 2023 The Wasps performed at Rebellion Punk Festival at the Opera House, Winter Gardens , Blackpool, UK
calendar 2024..
Previous events
The Wasps + Anoraks + Unorfadox + The Outbursts
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Hope & Anchor Pub, Islington, London N1, UK, 207 Upper Street, Highbury & Islington, N1 , London
The Wasps are excited to be returning to London, where it all started for The Wasps nearly 49 years ago! The Wasps will be performing at the famous, iconic live music venue, The Hope & Anchor in Islington, London, UK.
+++ very special guests Londons very own awesome Punk band The Anoraks + Unorfadox + The Outbursts
This event will be the only opportunity to see The Wasps live in the UK in 2025 as The wasps are based in southern Spain.
Limited capacity venue & tickets will sell fast!! Tickets in advance £15.00 (plus £1.50 booking fee). Over 18's
Tickets in advance £15.00 (+ £1.50 booking fee).
The Wasps LIVE at Voodoo Music Festival 10th Anniversary
Sala Palo Palo Marinaleda, Avd de la Libertad 15b , Marinaleda, Sevilla
LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF VOODOO MUSIC MANAGEMENT
The Wasps LIVE at Fuengirola 29th International Feria
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Fantastic news! The Wasps UK Punk Today, Official confirmed to play at the Fuengirola International Feria for the 4th year in a row now!
In the GB caseta. Saturday 3rd May 13:00hr immediately after the huge street parade arrives on site. FREE ENTRY! Can't Wait! 😁😎🐝🎶🎸🎸🎸🥁🎤🧷
¡Fantásticas noticias! The Wasps UK Punk Today, Official confirmado para tocar en la Feria Internacional de Fuengirola por cuarto año consecutivo.
En la caseta de Gran Bretaña. Sábado 3 de mayo a las 13:00 h, justo después de que llegue el gran desfile callejero.
ENTRADA GRATUITA ¡Qué ganas! 😁😎🐝🎶🎸🎸🎸🥁🎤🧷
The Wasps LIVE at Bonnet, Fuengirola, Spain
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Bonnet, Bar Cafe, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, local 56, Fuengirola, Spain
The Wasps are looking forward to returning to Fuengirola's premier live music venue at Bonnet Fuengirola, in the heart of the Puerto Deportivo. Saturday 30th November 2024 23.00 It's gonna bee a high octane Buzzin' night... get your pogo boots on!! 😁🐝👌 The Wasps están deseando volver al principal local de música en directo de Fuengirola, Bonnet Fuengirola, en el corazón del Puerto Deportivo. Sábado 30 de noviembre de 2024 23.00 Será una noche de mucha acción... ¡ponte las botas de pogo!
The Wasps actuarán en LOS MEJORES festivales de música playera de verano en la Costa del Sol, Cala Pop Weekend. Un fin de semana lleno de bandas fantásticas tocando en primera línea de playa en Mijas Costa (situada al lado de El Faro).
The Wasps will be performing at THE BEST summer beach music festivals on the Costa del Sol, Cala Pop Weekend. A weekend full of fantastic bands performing right on the beach in Mijas Costa (located next to El Faro).
tickets start at 25€
The Wasps LIVE at Feria International de Los Paises, Fuengirola
Feria International de los Paises, Recinto Ferial, Fuengirola
The Wasps are back again for our 3rd year at Fuengirola's famous and massive international fair located in the Recinto Ferial (where the Tuesday market is held). We will be performing in the British hall (Caseta) "Cavern Club"
The Wasps are back with a blast for 2024 at Fuengirola's most prestigious premier live music venue... Bonnet!! Situated in Fuengirola Puerto Deportivo, Fuengirola, Spain FREE ENTRY!
The Wasps return again to the fantastic Louie Louie Rock bar in the heart of Estepona's Puerto Deportivo, in southern Spain
The Wasps return again to Malaga's famous LIVE Music Venue, ZZ Pub, in the heart of Malaga city, Spain.
The Wasps + The Anoraks LIVE at Sala Lennon, Estudio Padron, Estepona
Sala Lennon, Estudio Padron, Camino Alberdina, 187, Estepona, Spain
The Wasps will be performing for the first time at Sala Lennon, Estudio Padron in Estepona, Spain. The Wasps will be performing our songs 1976-1979 from our "Punkryonics album and from the 2022 "Punk Prayer" album. +++ Plus very special guests The Anoraks, one of London's premier Punk bands. It's gonna be a power punching performance so get your pogo shoes on!
THE WASPS are CONFIRMED to play at REBELLION PUNK FESTIVAL, August 2023. The worlds biggest Punk Festival! THE WASPS están CONFIRMADOS para tocar en REBELLION PUNK FESTIVAL, agosto de 2023. ¡El Festival Punk más grande del mundo!
The Wasps LIVE with From The Jam
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Auditorium Benalmadena, Malaga, Spain, Av. de Rocío Jurado, 0, 29631 Arroyo de La Miel, Málaga
THE WASPS are excited to announce that they will be supporting FROM THE JAM at the fantastic open air auditorium Benalmadena. Performing Wasps songs from 1976-1979 and from our new 2022 album, Punk Prayer. THE WASPS se complacen en anunciar que apoyarán a FROM THE JAM en el fantástico auditorio al aire libre de Benalmádena. Interpretando canciones de Wasps de 1976-1979 y de nuestro nuevo álbum de 2022, Punk Prayer.
TICKETS €40. DISCOUNT FOR BENALMADENA RESIDENTS.... ENTRADAS 40€. DESCUENTO PARA RESIDENTES DE BENALMADENA
The Wasps LIVE at Fuengirola's famous International Feria, Spain
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Fuengirola International Feria de los Paises, Recinto Ferial, Fuengirola, Spain
After a fantastic event in 2022, The Wasps are returning again in 2023 to Fuengirola's famous 4 day International Fair "Feria International de los Paises". Located in the enormous Feria ground area in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol, Spain. FREE ENTRY!! We will be performing our songs from 1976-1979 and from our new album "Punk Prayer". Merch available, including "Punk Prayer" on vinyl + CD, also "Punkryonics Plus (singles & rare tracks 1977-1979) on CD. Plus Tee's, badges, etc.
Después de un evento fantástico en 2022, The Wasps regresa nuevamente en 2023 a la famosa Feria Internacional de 4 días de Fuengirola "Feria International de los Paises". Situado en el enorme recinto ferial de Fuengirola, Costa del Sol, España. ¡¡ENTRADA LIBRE!! Estaremos interpretando nuestras canciones de 1976-1979 y de nuestro nuevo álbum "Punk Prayer". Mercancía disponible, que incluye "Punk Prayer" en vinilo + CD, también "Punkryonics Plus (sencillos y pistas raras 1977-1979) en CD. Más camisetas, insignias, etc.
The Wasps LIVE at Bonnets, Live Music Venue, Fuengirola, Spain
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Bonnet, Bar Cafe, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, local 56, Fuengirola, Spain
THE WASPS are pleased to confirm that we will be returning to perform at Fuengirola's fantastic live music venue, Bonnet, in the port, on Saturday 22nd April. FREE ENTRY!! We will be performing our songs from 1976-1979 and from our new album "Punk Prayer". Merch available, including "Punk Prayer" on vinyl + CD, also "Punkryonics Plus (singles & rare tracks 1977-1979) on CD. Plus Tee's, badges, etc.
THE WASPS se complacen en confirmar que volveremos a actuar en el fantástico local de música en directo de Fuengirola, Bonnet, en el puerto, el sábado 22 abril. ¡¡ENTRADA LIBRE!! Estaremos interpretando nuestras canciones de 1976-1979 y de nuestro nuevo álbum "Punk Prayer". Merch disponible, incluyendo "Punk Prayer" en vinilo + CD, también "Punkryonics Plus (sencillos y pistas raras 1977-1979) en CD. Más camisetas, insignias, etc. ¡Esperamos verte allí!
The Wasps LIVE at LOUIE LOUIE, Estepona, Spain
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LOUIE LOUIE ROCK BAR, Av. Luis Braille, Edificio Puertosol, Puerto Deportivo, 29680 Estepona, Spain
THE WASPS RETURN TO THE AMAZING LOUIE LOUIE. Estepona's best live music venue. Performing Wasps songs from 1976 to 1979 and songs from our 2022 album PUNK PRAYER. THE WASPS REGRESAN AL SORPRENDENTE LOUIE LOUIE. El mejor local de música en vivo de Estepona. Interpretando canciones de Wasps de 1976 a 1979 y canciones de nuestro disco PUNK PRAYER de 2022
entry/entrada €10.00
The Wasps LIVE at BONNET, Fuengirola, Spain
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Bonnet, Bar Cafe, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, local 56, Fuengirola, Spain
A fantastic opportunity to see The Wasps in, Fuengirola live at Bonnets, Fuengirola Puerto deportivo, Fuengirola, Spain Saturday 22nd October 2022. FREE ENTRY, so get there early!! The Wasps, established in 1976 are one of London's first power pop punk bands. Performing songs from their Punkyronics Plus album and from the new album Punk Prayer. Reviews. "Teenage Treats" "Great record" Bob Geldof, guest revier, NME. "THE WASPS" - "Excellent" - John Peel, BBC Radio 1,John Peel Sessions.
The Wasps "Can't Wait" Portugal tour 2022
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Atelier A Fábrica, Rua Simões de Castro, 173, 3000-388, Coimbra
The Wasps LIVE in Coimbra, Portugal. Performing songs from the highly successful "Punkryonics" album and from their latest album, "Punk Prayer".
The Wasps "Can't Wait" Portugal tour 2022
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Woodstock 69 Rock Bar, Rua S. Roque da Lameria 1212 - Loja 18, 4350-302, Porto
The Wasps LIVE at Woodstock 69 Rock Bar, Porto, Portugal. Performing songs from the highly successful "Punkryonics" album and from their latest album, "Punk Prayer".
The Wasps "Can't Wait " Portugal 2022 Tour
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ARCM Music Venue, Faro, Portugal , R. do Castelo, 4,, 8000-401, Faro
The Wasps LIVE in Faro, Portugal. Performing songs from the highly successful "Punkryonics" album and from their latest album, "Punk Prayer".
The Wasps JUBILEE TOUR 2022. LIVE at The Black Bull, Gateshead
The Black Bull Music Venue, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England, 2 MULGRAVE TERRACE,, GATESHEAD, NE8 1PQ
The Wasps LIVE at the Black Bull, Gateshead. Performing songs from the highly successful "Punkryonics" album and from their latest album, "Punk Prayer". Support band Picture Frame Seduction. Tickets £8
The Wasps at Rebellion Festival, UK August 2023
The Wasps were special guest for From The Jam at Benalmadena Auditorium, Spain
INTRODUCING "THE WASPS" ..... 2024
Jesse Lynn-Dean
Singer/Songwriter
From Islington, London, Jesse, is the original front man and a founder member of The Wasps.
Martin
Guitar
From Birmingham, UK, Martin is the original guitarist in Punk band The Accused. He also has played in Punk bands P.F.S Picture Frame Seduction and The Reinfected.
Roly
Drums
From the UK, Roly is the former singer in the well known UK Punk/New Wave band on the coast, The Reinfected... but he is a man of many talents and is an excellent drummer too!
Kiko
Bass Guitar
Kiko is from Malaga and is the lead singer/guitarist in the popular Spanish Punk band "No Picky"
the wasps PUNK PRAYER TOUR 2022
2022/2023 three new albums......
THE WASPS - "PUNKIROLA" 2019 NO REBELLION 2020 , BUT A NEW ALBUM 2021!
punkirola 2018
