Artist description Rocksteady and early reggae.

Music Style Lover's Rock / Skinhead Reggae

Musical Influences Lee Perry and the Upsetters, Crystalites, Hippy Boys, Harry J. All Stars, Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, Jackie Mittoo, Ethiopians, Heptones, Paragons, etc.

Similar Artists The Rhythm Doctors, The Slackers, Hepcat, Stubborn All Stars, The Radiation Kings, Irie Beats

Group Members Vocals - Lesley Bruce, Kenny Beasley, Shannan Robertson / Guitars - Mike Bruce, Andrew J. Bauer / Bass - Mike Brown / Drums - Dominick Porras / Percussion - Matt Rodriguez

Press Reviews "More and more, it seems like Upsetter-style early reggae is replacing traditional ska as the underground favorite. Here's a good example from The Steady Ups, a California band which concentrates on classic Jamaican rhythms and well-placed melodies and vocals. This track gives voice to the power of reggae guitar, particularly the chicken-pick style popular in the late 60s and early 70s. Smooth and mellow bass line, a sprinkle of piano chords, and we're stylin'. "- Bob Timm of ska.about.com on "Fist of Reggae"

Location Sacramento, CA - USA

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