Formed in the haze of late 2005, Esperanza have evolved into Glasgow's hardest-working ska band. After numerous line-up changes, and well over 100 gigs, they have finally settled on an 8-man allstar cast. Having recently supported the likes of the Toasters, the Beat and Bad Manners, and played last year's Wickerman festival not once but twice, 2009 looks set to be their year. Blending their own distinctive brand of ska with a few choice covers, their live show is guaranteed to have you tapping your feet, shaking your ass and dancing like a crazy person… we dare yo… read more