The Ordinary Boys
The Ordinary Boys at The Assembly, Leamington Spa
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About the show
The Ordinary Boys formed in Brighton, England, in the early 2000s. Drawing inspiration from seminal artists including The Jam, The Specials, Madness, The Smiths and Blur, the band developed a distinctive sound that fused angular indie rock, 2 Tone ska, punk attitude and classic British pop songwriting.
Tues 1st Dec 2026
Assembly Leamington Fronted by Samuel Preston, The Ordinary Boys earned acclaim for their sharp social commentary, infectious hooks and energetic live performances, bringing together the melodic immediacy of Britpop with the rhythmic drive of ska and the urgency of punk.The band's debut album, Over the Counter Culture (2004), introduced their unique blend of indie and ska influences, followed by the critically acclaimed Brassbound (2005), which expanded their sound with brass arrangements and socially conscious songwriting while producing fan favourites such as "Boys Will Be Boys."Their third studio album, How to Get Everything You Ever Wanted in Ten Easy Steps (2006), showcased a more polished and adventurous approach, incorporating elements of pop, electronic music and new wave without losing the band's unmistakable identity.Although the group experienced lineup changes and periods of hiatus, The Ordinary Boys have continued to reunite for live performances, with their catalogue remaining a touchstone of mid-2000s British indie.
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Taking their name from the Morrissey song, The Ordinary Boys' story began in Worthing in 2001 where they formed from the embers of punk bands that they had been playing in. The band became the darlings of the media in 2006 when singer Preston appeared on Celebrity Big Brother. Influenced by the Mod revival and Britpop music, as well as bands like Madness, The Specials, The Kinks and The Smiths, the band are probably best known for their 2005 single 'Boys Will Be Boys', which reached number three on the UK charts.