Dropsteppers and Prizefighters Double Release Party at Nomad

From Minneapolis

First show since since June 11, 2011 • 10th show on MN Live's calendar since June 30, 2010

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From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since June 11, 2011 • 13th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since February 7, 2007

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From last.fm:

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.

From Minneapolis

First show since since February 16, 2011 • First Nomad show • 11th show on MN Live's calendar since March 13, 2004

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From last.fm:

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.

Added to bill on Oct 3