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2022 Upstate NY Ska & Reggae Shows

Friday, May 13th -- Root Shock (Syracuse NY roots-soul-reggae) on the main stage at the Rochester Lilac Festival in Rochester NY. All ages, FREE event, Root Shock will play at 5:30pm.

Friday, May 13th -- Big D and the Kids Table (Boston MA ska-punk), J. Navarro & The Traitors (Detroit MI ska-punk), Brunt Of It (Boston MA ska-core) at Mohawk Place in Buffalo NY. 18+ w ID or 16+ w ID & 21+ guardian, doors 7pm, show 8pm. After Dark Presents.

Friday, May 13th -- Sgt Scag (New Haven CT ska-punk), Girth Control (Albany NY ska-punk), The Grandstand Jockeys (Albany NY punk) at No Fun in Troy NY, outside Albany. Show 8-11pm. Presented by Super Dark Collective.

Friday, May 20th -- The Action! (Syracuse NY rock-ska) at The 443 Social Club & Lounge in Syracuse NY. 18+ w ID, $10 cover, music 7-9:30pm. This show will be held outside on the patio, weather permitting. The band will unplug their amplifiers and rock a little more gently to provide a unique and intimate live experience, but dancing is still encouraged.

Saturday, May 21st -- Root Shock (Syracuse NY roots-soul-reggae), Aaron Rizzo at The Westcott Theater in Syracuse NY. All ages, $17 cover, doors 7pm, show 8pm.

Saturday, May 21st -- Bumpin Uglies (Annapolis MD reggae-ska-punk), The Medicinals (Rochester NY roots reggae) on the main stage at the Rochester Lilac Festival in Rochester NY. All ages, FREE event, Bumpin Uglies will play at 5:30pm and The Medicinals at 4pm.

Sunday, May 22nd -- Personal Blend (Rochester NY reggae-dub-rock) on the main stage at the Rochester Lilac Festival in Rochester NY. All ages, FREE event, Personal Blend will play at 2:30pm.

Sunday, May 22nd -- Mustard Plug (Grand Rapids MI ska-punk), Catbite (Philadelphia PA ska), The Abruptors (Buffalo NY ska-soul-reggae), Working Class Stiffs (Niagara Falls NY ska-punk) at Mohawk Place in Buffalo NY. 18+ w ID, $15 advance, $18 day of show, doors 7pm, show 8pm.

Friday, May 27th -- The Big Takeover (New Patlz NY reggae-ska-soul) at Field + Supply in Kingston NY. All ages admitted, $15 admission 2-6pm, The Big Takeover will play 4-6pm. Part of Spring Mrkt 2022, admission includes 200+ makers, food, drink, live music, DIY and demos.

Saturday, June 4th -- Pilfers (New York NY ska-rock-reggae), Some Ska Band (Rochester NY ska-rocksteady-reggae), Katie Alessandra (Rochester NY singer-songwriter) at Flour City Station in Rochester NY. 21+ w ID, $15 advance, $20 day of show, doors 7pm, show 8pm.

Friday, June 17th -- Mad Professor: Tribute to Lee 'Scratch' Perry at Ithaca Reggae Fest held at Stewart Park in Ithaca NY. All ages, FREE event, Mad Professor will perform 5-9pm at the Large Pavilion.

Saturday, June 18th -- 10 Ft. Ganja Plant: live mixed by Scientist, Kabaka Pyramid, Sim Redmond Band, Root Shock, Mosaic Foundation, Thousands of One, JonnyGo Figure, The Far East, Otha Day at Ithaca Reggae Fest held at Stewart Park in Ithaca NY. All ages admitted, $20 advance, $30 at the gate, children under the age of 16 are allowed free of charge when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, shows and other activities run 9am-10pm on Saturday.

Friday, June 24th -- Bowling For Soup, Less Than Jake, The Aquabats, Mom Rock at Empire Live in Albany NY. 16+ w valid photo ID, unless with a parent or legal guardian 21+, $39.50 in advance, doors 6:30pm, show 7:30-11:30pm.

Saturday, June 25th -- Majestics (Rochester NY reggae legends) as part of the Rochester International Jazz Festival at the Little Theatre in Rochester NY. All ages admitted, Club Pass or $30 at the door, two separate shows at 7pm and 9:15pm.

Saturday, July 2nd -- Flogging Molly (Los Angeles CA Celtic punk), The Interrupters (Los Angeles CA ska-punk), Tiger Army (Los Angeles CA psychobilly), The Skints (London UK reggae-ska-punk) at ARTPARK in Lewiston NY, north of Niagara Falls. All ages, $47 advance, $52 day of show, general admission with no chairs but blankets allowed, gates 5pm, show 6pm.

Saturday, July 16th -- Some Ska Band (Rochester NY ska-rocksteady-reggae) at Tinker Nature Park in Pittsford NY, outside Rochester. All ages admitted, band plays 11am-2pm as part of the Ice Cream Social.

Saturday, July 23rd -- Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime (Kingston RI ska-punk) at Bud Light Amphitheater at Paper Mill Island in Baldwinsville NY, outside Syracuse. $25 cover, $30 day of show, gates 6pm, show 7pm. Presented by Creative Concerts.

Tuesday, August 2nd -- Incubus, Sublime With Rome, The Aquadolls at St Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse NY. Advance tickets start at $25, show 7pm.

Wednesday, August 10th -- Ziggy Marley: A Live Tribute To His Father at ARTPARK in Lewiston NY, north of Niagara Falls. All ages, $37 for front of stage or reserved seats, $19 for general admission, both increase by $5 beginning August 7th, gates 5pm, show 7pm.

Sunday, August 14th -- The Toasters (New York NY ska legends), Mephiskapheles (New York NY satanic ska), The Abruptors (Buffalo NY ska-soul-reggae) at Mohawk Place in Buffalo NY.

Friday, September 30th -- The Gaslight Anthem, Jeff Rosenstock at Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls NY. All ages (under 16 w guardian), advance tickets $39.50, doors 7pm, show 8pm.

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