Get ready for the delightfully crazy antics of The Aquabats and their new show at The Hub The Aquabats! Super Show!
Coming from the co-creator of Yo Gabba Gabba!, the new show is a hybrid live-action/animated series that is unlike most things currently on TV. The new show is billed towards kids and families, but I think everyone should be watching this.
The new show follows the alternative rock/ska/concept band as they travel around the universe on "a never-ending quest to right wrongs, destroy boredom and seek justice for all." The blend of live-action and animated crime-fighting will showcase the band as they use their music and superhero powers in the greatest way possible.
While the show has a target audience of 6-11, the network is using the bands clout to bring in parents and music fans through digital campaigns and marketing. They have already partnered with comic book shops, independent record stores and online music and comedy site.
The Aquabats are a real band that have been around for a while. Christian Jacobs, better known as MC Bat Commander, is the co-creator, writer, and director of Yo Gabba Gabba! He starts in the Super Show as the leader of band and is joined by Crash McLarson on bass, Jimmy the Robot on keyboards and sax and Ricky Fitness playing the drums. The newest member Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk will be the guitarist for the show.
The Aquabats started in 1994 and developed a cult sort of fan base quickly and performed at many music festivals. They have released 5 full-length albums, most recently Hi-Five Soup.
The Aquabats! Super Show! debuts on Saturday, March 3 (1 p.m. ET, with encore performances throughout the week).
