Toots And The Maytals

Toots and the Maytals, originally called simply The Maytals, are considered legends of ska and reggae music. Their sound is a unique, original combination of gospel, ska, soul, reggae and rock. Frederick “Toots” Hibbert, the leader of the group, was born in May Pen in the Parish of Clarendon, Jamaica. He was the youngest of seven children. He grew up singing gospel music in a church choir, but moved to Kingston in 1961 at the tender age of sixteen.

In Kingston, Hibbert met Henry “Raleig...
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The Delirians

The Delirians Formally The SteadyRock Easygroove Council.was formed in early 2007 as part of a collaboration between various Los Angeles based musicians from various L.A. based bands. Born and rasied in East Los Angeles The Delirians began playing locally In 2008 and had there debut at Chris Murrays"BlueBeat Lounge". In 2011 The Delirians Released Two singles Under Southern Californias Legendary "SteadyBeat" records And upcoming label " Moondust" Records Immediately fallowing a West Coast Tour B...
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Burnt

Burnt is a seven piece reggae/punk/hip hop group from San Diego that has a bass heavy reggae sound that mixes smooth vocals, an MC, horns deep drum beats and percussion. In addition to creating the best parties revered around the San Diego area, Burnt also rallies around social-political-environmental causes in their community. All of these elements to Burnt has combined to give them a loyal following in the Cali reggae/ska/punk scene.

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Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra

The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra is a new breed of dynamic gypsy-ska-folk-grass. Delivering their songs in Portuguese, Spanish and English, The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra passionately combines Latin rhythms, eastern European gypsy motifs, African hand drumming, experimental swing, jazz bass lines, ska, reggae and hints of country. All this to create a unique style and become one of this city’s most notorious dance bands! With their new ep recorded in Vienna, The Tequila Mockingbird Orchest...
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Blitz the Ambassador

A blindingly bright clarity drives Blitz the Ambassador. With a spot-on sense of flow, he name-checks Basquiat and Lumumba, evokes lovelorn sighs on Accra Buses, emigre alienation, history’s shadows. All set to swirls of brass, distorted guitars, and the crackle and pop of old amplifiers. With a lightning-fast mind, the political boldness of Chuck D, and the sixth groove sense of Fela Kuti, the Ghanaian-born, New York-based MC, composer, and producer unleashes psychedelic Afrobeat colors and...
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Adham Shaikh

As a music producer and composer, Shaikh skillfully weaves organic and electronic sounds into global music tapestries that take listeners on sonic journeys transcending time and place. He has released 12 albums and many individual compositions, among them the 2004 release, Fusion, which was nominated for a Juno Award (Canadian Grammy) in the World Music category. Music labels from around the globe have released his music, including Interchill, Dakini Records, Electronic Soundscapes, Liquid Sound...
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Leroy "Heptone" Sibbles

LEROY "HEPTONE" SIBBLES is a living legend whose has brought more to ska/rocksteady/reggae than many artists have done in a lifetime.

He was the lead singer for The Heptones in the 1960s and 1970s. For this performance he will be backed by Vancouver's Natural Flavas.

In addition to his work with The Heptones, Sibbles was a session bassist and arranger at Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd's Jamaica Recording and Publishing Studio and the associated Studio One label during the prolific late 1960s, a...
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The Pietasters

The Pietasters are a 7 - 8 piece band that electrify their audience with their high energy performances that range from ska/punk to ska/pop to ska/soul. After 10 years they are still going strong and continue to be one of the best ska bands North America has to offer.
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La Pobreska

La Pobreska was formed in 2004. With a mix of Hardcore/Ska/Reggae and many more influences, La Pobreska from the East Los Angeles Latino ska/punk scene addresses political and everyday life issues. This eight piece powerhouse ska-core/reggae outfit use the heaviest punk mixed with complex horn arrangements inherit in large traditional ska and medium sized jazz ensembles. La Pobreska have share the stage with bands such as Death By Stereo, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Union 13, The Darlings, La Resisten...
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Dope Soda

Dope Soda
thirsty. Thirsty for music that is both dangerous and danceable, refreshing as a mojito and as eye-opening as a whiskey sour. A cocktail party mix of reggae, punk rock, jazz, hiphop, and ska. This is Dope Soda.
Dope Soda formed in late 2011, a fresh concoction of six of the top jazz, rock, and Jamaican-music-inspired musicians from Vancouver Island, with membership in acts such as Current Swell, Rocky Mountain Rebel Music, The Bananafish Dance Orchestra, The Kiltlifters, and Kings Wi...
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Easy Big Fella

"Ska for this and the next Millennium. Swing, lounge, ska, rocksteady and reggae are genres that Easy Big Fella have incorporated into their unique blend of music."
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KATCHAFIRE

Katchafire is New Zealand’s Premier Reggae Band. Since 2002 they have recorded three full length albums, a dub remix album and a Live CD. With years of touring under their belt, the band is constantly in huge demand in New Zealand, Hawaii, Australia and around the world.


They present an infusion of the roots reggae lineage with an undeniably Maori sound.

From humble beginnings ‘jamming’ in a garage, Katchafire is a melting pot of unique members, including two generations of one f...
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The Boom Booms

Aaron Nazrul and The Boom Booms are a six-piece Latin-soul-funk-rock-reggae band, forged from friendships born on the school yards, soccer fields, cafe patios and eventually bars of East Vancouver.
They make music that makes people want to dance — or "Get up and love somebody," as lead singer and guitarist Aaron Nazrul calls it. Whether breaking into song and dance on the streets of Paris, storming stages with Congolese musicians in Brussels, playing to thousands at the Edinburgh Fringe Festi...
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Los Rastrillos

We are a reggae band from Mexico, our base is D.F, but the members come from diferents parts of the world (Celaya, Cuba, Argentina, Tepalcates, Coyoacanos, etc.). We 've been playing for more than 15 years, we've played with some international artists like Alpha Blondy,Pato Banton, Black Uhuru, Israel Vibration, Jimmy Cliff, Linton Kwesi Jhonson, Michael Frantti, Los Mocosos, los Pericos, Quinto Sol, Cultura Profetica, Arman rock, Chololo, La Lupita, Maldita Vecindad, Los de abajo, Cafe tacuba, ...
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Danny Rebel & the KGB

Danny Rebel & The KGB are one of Canada’s most exciting acts today. They have performed all over Canada including Sled Island, Stampede, the Montreal International Reggae Festival, and both the Victoria and Montreal ska Festivals. They’ve played alongside The Planet Smashers, Fishbone, The Slackers, and many more! Their unique blend of reggae, ska, and soul have earned them fans from far and wide. They’re back again and ready for a party!
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Hillside Hooligans

The Hillside Hooligans play gritty and soulful reggae, ska and punk-rock. Their style is characterized by honest lyrics, prominent solos, and plenty of style and tempo changes to keep things interesting.

The four founding members played together in Victoria’s reggae/punk favorites One Drop for over 6 years before starting this new project with a fresh batch of songs. They are joined by other vetrans of the Victoria ska & reggae scene to fill out their 7 piece lineup.

The name HIllside...
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Blackberry Wood

Alt-Country, Gypsy Circus
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Rocky Mountain Rebel Music

"Rocky Mountain Rebel Music is a musical party on a rampage. A juggernaut that is one part ska/reggae band and one part funk-rock, all with the Take-No-Prisoners/DIY ethic of punk rock and a slight Latin flavour. At 10 members strong, RMRM brings an onslaught of vocalists, guitars, keys, horns and percussion to the table." The Zone 91.3FM.

What started as a basement experiment in 2008 has evolved into the 10-piece ska-funk orchestra known as RMRM. With members hailing from across Canada, ...
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Sola Rosa

Since Andrew Spraggon’s first formative releases as Sola Rosa at the turn of the 21st century, he’s steadily built a reputation for his deft synthesis of styles and quiet disregard for the niceties of genre boundaries. With a catch-all sound encompassing the best of hip hop, reggae, jazz, latin, soul and funk, all six of Sola Rosa’s critically acclaimed albums are a potent distillation of the music that’s influenced Spraggon over the course of his decade long career as a musician and pro...
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Larry And His Flask

Musical anthropologists interested in the study of just how fast a band can evolve need look no further than the six upright, upstanding men in Oregon’s Larry and His Flask. Formed by brothers Jamin and Jesse Marshall in 2003, the Flask (as the band’s expanding army of fans calls them) spent its first half-decade stuck in a primordial, punk-rock goop, where a blood-sweat-and-beers live show took priority over things like notes and melodies. Don’t misunderstand: The band was (somewhat) skil...
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Rude City Riot

Recent review of RCR debut CD:
Rude City Riot - Self Titled EP

Release Date: November 22nd 2008

I was already familiar with a few of their songs thanks to their MySpace profile. I fell in love with Shots & Pills which is my favorite song on the album. I found it's one of the cutest love song I have ever heard. It got me hooked instantly and made want to hear more from the band. Most of their songs are upbeat, skankable and fun except for the second track, 25 Years, which is a bit more se...
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Heads Hang Heavy

Brought together by a love for all things that make people move, HEADS HANG HEAVY is a collective of diverse musicians who share the common goal of making dance floors sweat. Combining the roots of Reggae, the meatiness of the Blues, and a splash of Ska - HHH complete their west coast blend with original music and tasty vocals that stir your thoughts and warm the soul. Like any fine recipe the proof is in the tasting, and currently their special brew is available live and uncut at your local liv...
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Monkey

Monkey is a high energy Latin/Ska* dance band from the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1996, Monkey has appeared on over 20 international releases, performed over 1,000 shows and toured across America several times. Their intense live shows and rocksteady beats always gets the crowd going!
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Leroy "Heptone" Sibbles

LEROY "HEPTONE" SIBBLES is a living legend whose has brought more to ska/rocksteady/reggae than many artists have done in a lifetime.

He was the lead singer for The Heptones in the 1960s and 1970s. For this performance he will be backed by Vancouver's Natural Flavas.

In addition to his work with The Heptones, Sibbles was a session bassist and arranger at Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd's Jamaica Recording and Publishing Studio and the associated Studio One label during the prolific late 1960s, a...
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Mindil Beach Markets

Explosive, dynamic, and original, Mindil Beach Markets has discovered a blistering fusion of Rock, Reggae, Hip Hop, Folk, Funk, and Blues that is entirely their own. Their songs will leave you awash in sentiments ranging from love of the planet, to love of a party.

MBM's diverse sound and universal appeal has enabled the band to play a wide variety of concerts and festivals, establishing a fan base stretching across all age groups and demographics. To date, MBM has been billed with such acts...
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Bananafish Dance Orchestra

Bananafish Dance Orchestra is a 7-piece powerhouse groove sensation. All members of the band are enrolled or have already graduated from Nanaimo’s VIU with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies. They will be playing some of their favourite material from influences such as Lettuce, The Cat Empire, Sergeant Garcia and more. Niall Harvey lead vocals/percussion, Phil Hamlin trumpet, Ron Gaucher tenor saxophone, Dave Lawson baritone saxophone, Duncan Symonds guitar/percussion/vocals, Nic Sheasgrean b...
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Tuff Jelly

Some sick shiat from the tropics of Canada (vancouver island). We mix dirty reggae with ska, dance hall and a smack of rap just to keep it steady. ROCKAS beware the tuff jelly fish is the toughest fish in the sea.
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Ninja Spy

BC’s Ninja Spy are a devilish mix of ska, metal, and funk. Their sound is totally their own and lay siege wherever they play. They’ve performed with an eclectic mix of artists ranging from Los Furios, Gross Misconduct, and The Dreadnoughts. Come see what all of the buzz is about and witness these Coquitlam natives in action.

Ninjaspy arose with the dawn of the year of six, embodied by the Triad in Blood: Joel, Adam And Tim. They have risen above the mire of their faceless six year muse a...
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Natural Flavas

NATURAL FLAVAS is a unique project , simultaneously an original band while also working as a backing band for touring artists. Under their own name Natural Flavas produces original reggae that parallels the current Jamaican scene while remaining uniquely Canadian. They’ve gained quite a reputation locally , opening for Toots & The Maytals , Inner Circle , The Easy Star All-Stars and emerging Jamaican stars Rootz Underground on their first appearance in Western Canada. As a backing band Natural...
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Bachaco

Florida’s own Bachaco are a smooth mix of reggae, Cumbia, and funk. Their unique sound and performance appeals to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The band’s multicultural heritage shows. with lyrics in English, Spanish and Jamaican Patwa, Bachaco is a true multi-cultural experience. Bachaco’s music is sure to have you moving and grooving in no time.
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Los Furios

Los Furios are a local vancouver 6 piece that blends ska, punk and rocksteady (among others) to bring you the best energy and fun you can have at a show. With the energy of punk and their blend of ska , you won't be able to keep yourself from movin' to the beat!!



Album "Warning Shot" Available
here
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Mad Bomber Society

Mad Bomber Society is a seven-piece band from Edmonton playing heavy, danceable ska influenced by the instrumental sound of the Skatalites, the attitude of the British 2-Tone movement, with touches of 60's groove, surf, and rockabilly
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Giraffe Aftermath

Giraffe Aftermath is keeping dub reggae and hip-hop alive and well in Van-city!
Biography
Building on the traditions of reggae and dub music, Vancouver's Giraffe Aftermath use hip-hop rhythms and a psychedelic approach to create a unique blend of lively, danceable music.
Formed in 2006 by Steve Hackenbruch and Luke de Villiers, this songwriting/production duo remains the core of the band's music. Joined on stage by Paul Steffes and a revolving cast of peripheral players, Giraffe Aftermath t...
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DJ Su Comandante

DJ Su Comandante has evolved to be one of the most diverse DJs spinning a variety of reggae, dancehall, Latin and reggaeton (reggae infused with Latin influences) on the west coast of Canada. Now residing in Vancouver his music also mirrors his beliefs in revolution and social justice. Coming from El Salvador his Latin influences give a distintive uniqueness to his mixes.
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Step Back Dave

Step Back Dave bring an honest and ambitious voice to the Island's Leftcoast Ska/Reggae influenced scene. Nick & Dan have been playing together since they were kids and we joined by Ethan in time to begin recording their debut album. After a studio theft and 10 songs were lost, the self-titled 3 song EP was released. SBD teamed up with their friends at Outer City to help with distribution.

Step Back Dave, a three piece Indie, west coast rock band based out of Victoria B.C, have been a big par...
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