The Skatalites / Monkey / Day Labor at Rickshaw Stop

THE SKATALITES Monkey Day Labor 8 pm $15/20 THE SKATALITES The Skatalites began performing in Jamaica in May 1964. The group was so hot that their first rehearsal became a show. So many people had lined up outside the venue, they decided to just charge admission and let everybody in! They were the top musicians on the island at the time, having come together after playing in different bands and on various recording sessions. These records were made to be played at the many competing sound systems around the island. The band became legendary, backing all the developing artists of the day, such as Toots and The Maytals, Prince Buster and "The Wailing Wailers" featuring Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Hugely popular groups, like The Police, The Clash, The Specials, The English Beat, Sublime and No Doubt, all have their roots firmly planted in the music of The Skatalites. Since reforming after an almost 20 year hiatus in 1983, and beginning regular touring as a unit in 1989, they have not stopped thrilling audiences in every corner of the globe. http://www.skatalites.com/ MONKEY is a 5 piece high-energy organ driven, Ska/Reggae group from the SF Bay Area. https://www.facebook.com/Monkeyska DAY LABOR is a 9 piece Ska/Punk band from Pittsburg California. Its influences include: Skankin' Pickle, Suicide Machines, Streetlight Manifesto, Sublime, NoFX, (old) Green Day, Operation Ivy, Big D and the Kids Table, etc. https://www.facebook.com/215466321815593