This special festival Friday free show is going to present a mix of reggae, hip hop, dub, ska, and more! Victoria BC Ska Society is proud to announce THE ALLENTONS at Victoria's Annual Ska Festival for the first time! The Allentons have been playing in the Southern Calfornia ska/reggae scene for over 10 years.They've backed up Jamaica's Eric Monty Morris ( Penny reel, Samson, Solomon Gundie), and opened for many original Jamaica artist such as The Skatalites, Justin Hinds, Desmond Dekker, as well as with local artists like Hepcat See Spot, Mobtown, Ocean 11, also the Specials, and Dave Wakeling. One Drop will be playing some brand new material that is sure to impress previous One Drop fans and will dazzle those that haven't seen them before.

Santa Lucia LFR that made their debut at Steamers Pub at the end of May 2005 will be making an encore visit to Victoria's 6th Annual Ska Festival to round out the bill. They are Vancouver's Latin, Funk, Ska, Rock masters!

All three bands will be sure to compliment each other @ Open Air. Perfect music for Victoria's Festival of the People!! Night event follows this show. Find out more through word of mouth:)...