J.M.K.E.

J.M.K.E. (Estonian: Jeesus Maria! Karjatas Eit, translated in English as Jesus Mary Exclaimed The Hag) is an Estonian punk rock ban formed in Tallinn, Estonia in 1986 during the Soviet occupation. The band consisted of original singer, Mati Pors, who left the group soon afterwards, leaving Venno Vanamölder on drums, Tarvo Hanno Varres on bass, and Villu Tamme on vocals and guitar, sometimes working together with guest singers (with Tõnu Trubetsky from Vennaskond playing under the name "Vürst Trubetsky & J.M.K.E."). The group's lineup has changed over the years, including Tarvo leaving the band to join with fellow Estonian band Röövel Ööbik.

Links To Peel
Peel discovered the group when the band signed with Finland's indie music label, Stupido Records, who would send regular records to him. The band were regularly playlisted by Peel on his shows between 1989 and 1990, before losing interest in them. Peel in his Record Collection:J had the band's 1989 album Kylmälle Maalle, which in English translates as To The Cold Country.

Shows Played
1989 1990
 * HO John Peel 12 1989: Tere Perestroika (album - Kylmälle Maalle) Stupido
 * Peel 133 (BFBS): 'Internatsid (LP-Kylmälle Maalle)' (Stupido)
 * HO John Peel 18 1990: 'Internatsid (LP-Kylmälle Maalle)' (Stupido)


 * 08 March 1990 (Rockradio): Meid Aitab Psühhiaatria (LP - Kylmälle Maalle) Stupido
 * 14 March 1990: Tbilisi Tänavad (album - Kylmälle Maalle) Stupido
 * Best Of Peel Vol 1: Tbilisi Tänavad (album - Kylmälle Maalle) Stupido