Syracuse Ska Forum

Mon 05/13/13
Lilac Festival
Highland Park
Rochester, NY


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One of the earliest and most important ska revivalist groups, Birmingham's the Beat formed in 1978 (the band had to change its name to the English Beat in the U.S. to avoid confusion with Paul Collins' band of the same name). The multiracial band carved a distinct sound through the use of alternating lead vocals by guitarist Dave Wakeling and punk toaster/rapper Ranking Roger, supported by a tight band consisting of Andy Cox (guitar), David Steele (bass), and Everett Moreton (drums). The addition of 50-year-old saxophonist Saxa, who originally played with Prince Buster and Desmond Dekker, gave the band credibility and fleshed out its sound. An opening spot for the Selecter led to the band's signing to 2-Tone, where they released the hit single "Tears of a Clown," a wonderful version of the Smokey Robinson classic.
May 13, 2013 at 7:00pm
Lilac Festival

weather seems fine
Mon May 13
Mostly Cloudy
51°
37°
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of rain:
10%

now it seems the weather has gone south

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