Artist description The Upbeat's unique blend of classic ska mixed with traditional roots reggae puts them in a class above the rest. No freeze dried power pop/punk/ska. Just pure roots freshly grown in Carpinteria, Ca...the land nestled between the ocean and mountains. After sharing stages for over 14 years with the likes of The Specials, Sublime, Sugar Ray and No Doubt SRH Records is proud to present this second album from The Upbeat.

Music Style rough roots reggae / ska

Musical Influences Ska (traditional & 2-Tone) / Reggae (roots)

Similar Artists The Specials, The Gladiators, Bob Marley, The Selector, The Skatalites, Bim Skala Bim, The English Beat, Burning Spear, Israel Vibration, Sublime

Artist History Originated in 1985...hammering it out all over California... still going strong.

Group Members Alfredo Peralta, vocals //Mike Organista, vocals //Eric Vallen, guitar //Brandon Seider, bass //Mike Honeyman, trumpet & backing vocals //Nathan Dowdall, hammond organ //Grant Cox, tenor sax & backing vocals //Chaska Slawson, drums

Instruments Enough to make a small stage cramped. 2 Guitars, Bass, Drums, Hammond B3 Organ, Tenor Sax, Trumpet

Albums The Upbeat, Backyard Knowledge

Press Reviews Too many to mention. Pick up your local paper.

Additional Info Hellcat Records (Epitaph) GIVE EM THE BOOT Compilation

Location san diego, ca - USA

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