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HOLMFIRTH SUMMER SKA SPLASH 2019Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Ska and 2-Tone
Ska and 2-Tone legends to play Holmfirth Summer Ska Splash for a 40th anniversary celebration night on Saturday 20th July 2019. An unforgettable evening of Ska and 2-Tone music featuring Neville Staple Band, Roddy Radiation & The Skabilly Rebels and The Beat Goes Bang
Come join the guys who have been flying the Ska and 2 Tone flag through the decades with their legendary tours, albums and incredible performances. Includes original members from The Specials, The Beat, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, General Public and guests.ABOUT THE BANDS...Neville Staple Band
The original rude boy, and one of the undisputed forerunners of the Ska movement. Best known for being the lead singer of The Specials, Neville is credited with changing the face of pop music not only once but twice. His biography reads like a who's who of rock. Not only has he worked with such legends as Elvis Costello, David Byrne and Ali Campbell but has also shared the stage with Ska icons Rankin Roger (English Beat), forming Special Beat. Although this line up never actually recorded an album, they successfully toured the US with Sting and Steel Pulse before embarking on their own headline tour.
Roddy Radiation & The Skabilly Rebels
Roddy Radiation, the main man with The Specials is back bringing his 2-Tone sound to a new generation.
The Beat Goes Bang
The Beat Goes Bang deliver a stunning set of all The Beat’s classic hits, featuring original members of The Beat and Dexy’s Midnight Runners. Everett Morton the original drummer for The Beat has brought together some of Birmingham's most talented artists to reform as The Beat Goes Bang.Sheffield DJ Fat Piggy MC aka Jamie Young will be playing a set of mod, ska and punk sounds during the evening.
Read more at: https://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/out-and-about/local-book-signing-at-bar-1-5326648
+ Legendary Sheffield DJ Jamie MC Fat Piggy spinning the Mod, Ska, Punk, Soul & Dub Tunes.
This event is for over 14s only - No refunds will be issued for under 14s
