Colin Smith -bass
Stefan Tylunas -vocals
Nick Stewart - guitar
Steve Kelly - sax
Mike Roberts - guitar
Dave Doleval - drums
Ammonites knock 'em dead at the Portland Fri 30 january 2009 GO >


Ammonites reform for Brighton gig Jan 30th

Stefan Tylunas | Ammonites | December 2008
Hi Punk Daddy, Happy Xmas and a Prosperous New Year from the Ammonites. Big thanks for the hard work and dedication in putting this site together. It's because of you, that we have something to look forward to in the new year other than financial hardship, recession and redundancy. The Ammonites are getting back together again!!! Yes, Messrs Roberts, Kelly, Stuart and I have been in talks and shall be performing again at the 'Portland Hotel and  Rock Bar.' www.portlandrockbar.co.uk on Friday 30th Jan '09.

It's  recession proof at the door, entrance is 50p or less!!! Shake off your Xmas excess's and January's jitters and shake a leg or two, to Brighton's Finest Fastest Tastiest Timeless Ska Punk (skunk?) Band. What would be even better, would be a support act to complete the evening, anybody willing to get together again? go on, go on, go on, why don't cha.Drop us an e-mail if any takers on lunac@live.co.uk
Thanks again punk daddy, Stefan Tylunas.




Article on The Ammonites from Bright Times magazine 1980 (downloadable pdf) written by Sue Backhouse, read her email:

Sue Backhouse | Ammonites | January 2009
Hi there. It was great to find your website, especially to read about the Ammonites. I was a great fan - I wrote the article in Bright Times you have on your website - not credited, so I can't prove it! Thanks and keep up the good work. Sue Backhouse

Article from the Evening Argus circa 1980
Download or preview the pdf
14 October 2008
Yo PunkDaddy. Came across this article whilst unpacking another box. It appeared in the Argus  I believe, we were supporting the Airtight Garage Band but got the 'photo shoot'!
The photo was shot 'back-stage' at the Alhambra (hence all the beer cases in the background. hic!). Shame I never kept the whole paper, thus allowing me to date it accurately. However if I was 22yrs old in the photo and wasn't lying about my age then it would have appeared circa 1980, which kind of adds up, doing support slots and Dave still being the drummer. Well hope it's of some use? Keep up the excellant work. Regards Stefan















Stefan Tylunus | Ammonites | October 2008
Hi Punkdaddy, finally got the turntable out of the packing boxes and spun the ‘single’ for recording. Its in wav format converted to 56kbps hope the quality is ok?. Also came across a nice photo that you may post if you like. Thanks for the site, it is excellent and is of a great interest to many from near and far. Keep up the great work. Regards Stefan

Mark Lane sent us this:
A fab pop/ska outfit who first appeared on the Attrix Vaultage 80 LP with the track "Blue Lagoon" at which time the line-up consisted of: Colin Smith (bass), Stefan Tylunas (vox), Nick Stewart (guitar), Steve Kelly (sax), Mike Roberts (guitar), and Dave Doleval (drums)

In 1981 they also had a double A-side 7" issued: "Big Eaters" b/w "Dressed To Kill" on RED RAT (#RRR 402) by which time they also had a new drummer (Chris Pristley) Cheers, MARK LANE