The Toasters at Triple Rock

From Norman, Oklahoma

First Twin Cities show since since May 18, 2007

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The Toasters came out of the lower east side of Manhattan, New York in 1981. Cutting their teeth at legendary punk rock clubs, like CBGB’S, the band has proceeded on to defy gravity and industry skeptics alike by staying true to their original 2-Tone roots and earning their rightful place in the history of international Ska music. In their role as consummate outsiders, the band has turned down major record deals and have opted instead to run down their own track where... Read more about The Toasters on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since November 8, 2008 • First show supporting a touring headliner since March 3, 2007 • Seventh show on MN Live's calendar since March 13, 2004

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From the first note to the last beat, live or on disc, no words better define the horn-powered ska of Umbrella Bed than “controlled chaos”. Formed in 1995 as ska music was catching on in the mainstream for the third time, Umbrella Bed rode the “3rd wave” through the end of the 90’s. UB’s style, reminiscent of the “2nd wave” sound of popular Two-Tone English bands like Madness, The Specials and the English Beat, established Umbrella Bed as a mainstay in the club scene. Ten years later, Umbrella Bed is still alive and kickin'. Read more about Umbrella Bed on Last.fm.

From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since November 29, 2008 • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since February 7, 2007

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THE PRIZEFIGHTERS are Minnesota's first and only Traditional Ska, Rocksteady, and Skinhead Reggae band. The band started out as a solo project of Aaron Porter, aka Lord Grab and Flee in 2004. After a few years of recording all the tracks and playing all the instruments, THE PRIZEFIGHTERS came together in 2006. Matt Morse and Jordan Porter enlisted from Aaron's other band, GYLBOTS. Tim (Tooth) Freeman stepped up to the drums, quickly learning the Jamaican drumming styles essential to playing Traditional Jamaican music. Read more about The Prizefighters on Last.fm.