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Frenzal Rhomb

Frenzal Rhomb is an Australian rock band that formed in 1992, in Sydney, Australia. A long-standing institution in Sydney music scene but with a national and international base of fans, Frenzal have consistently nurtured new generations of young fans through endless touring, festival appearances and all ages shows. With a sound that is most often characterized as 'California pop/punk', the band is overtly left-wing political and known for their humorous, savage and insightful lyrics.

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The Eccentrics

Formed in November 2000, and had their first gig 8 days later supporting The Vibrators. Previous members include Trotsky (of the Subhumans), and Sandra (from Korrupt). Still unsigned, though have toured the USA and played in Europe - very DIY, releasing their own CD's and DVD's. They are a throwback to old school punk, with a hint of garage punk and ska in there for good measure.

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Mad Caddies

The Mad Caddies are a ska punk band from Solvang, California. The band formed in 1995 and has released five full-length albums, one live album, and two EP's. Their sound has influences from a wide range of genres, including ska, punk, hardcore, swing, reggae and jazz. Founding members Chuck Robertson, Sascha Lazor, Todd Rosenberg, Carter Benson and James Malis started the group in high school but the band's membership has changed frequently since its inception. Drummer Todd Rosenberg left the band in 1999, Benson left the band in 2002, and bassist Mark Iversen left the band in 2006.

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The Skints

Do The Dog Press Release This young 4 piece crew draw wide ranging influence from the likes of King Tubby & Augustus Pablo through to The Specials, Bad Brains & Operation Ivy & their highly infectious sound fuses together elements of chilled out dubby reggae with fast skanking 2 tone & blazing skacore. Although only in their line up for about a year The Skints have already notched up loads of gigs in & around London's squats, pubs & clubs & picked up some Radio 1 airplay for their first demo thanks to Mike Davies' Punk Show.

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Cracked Actors

The cracked actors are a ska band from the west midlands, uk. Locally famous with a loyal fanbase, they serve upbeat ska, and laid back reggae at venues all across the uk. They are influenced by; Bob Marley, David Bowie, Trojan and Two Tone Ska, Reggae, Punk, Beethoven and Rizzla. The words are sung with the utmost passion but encased is a loose ska rhythm. "Red Ray's" opening could not have been more different, as it opens to a spanish flamenco style, which brings about some spontaneous dancing amongst a decent sized turnout.

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Kids Can't Fly

Kids Can't Fly formed in May 2006 with the intention of giving the Southampton ska-punk scene a kick. Members were brought in from many local and national bands, including Zero Consent, Schoolboy Error, Fandangle, Toupé, Speaking of Losers, After Thought, The Generators, Harpoon Larsen and many others. Between the members, they already had a huge amount of stage and song-writing experience, so adapted quickly into writing new songs.

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Under the Gun

Under the Gun is five dudes from right outside Philadelphia. We recently released our 7 song EP entitled,"Come Hell or High Water" that includes the 2 songs in our player, plus 5 more. Check for these self-packaged EPs at our shows for only 5 bucks! Under the Gun is a folk-punk band from the UK, original members being polish punks immigrants. Their songs are influenced by the cold war era and by their slavic roots

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Los Kung-Fu Monkeys

Los Kung-Fu Monkeys are a six-piece Punk & Ska Band out of Tijuana. Yes Tijuana! that infamous border town known for it's zebra-like spray painted donkeys, velvet paintings and a revolution. No not the street filled with clubs for tourist and hookers but the musical and art revolutionary movement now taking place in Tijuana. A movement that was spearheaded by the world reknown and now defunct Tijuana No! which is now lead by the techno-banda DJ's the Nortec Collective, the eclectic Julietta Venegas and Los Kung-Fu Monkeys.

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