Artist description Ruskabank is and eight piece SKA band from Manhattan, Kansas. In a short time they have seen much success in their region as a local/independent band. The single "My Friends" received regular rotaion for 28 weeks at Lawrence, Ks 105.9FM "The Lazer". They were also nominated for Pitch Weekly's KLAMMIE award for "Best Ska/Punk Band" in 1999,2000, & 2001. In 2002 they finally took home the award! Ruskabank is a band dedicated to music, fans, and making the concert experience "Kick Ass". Listen to an album, catch a show, and you'll see what we mean!

Music Style Ska

Similar Artists The Toasters, MU330, Edna's Goldfish, The Specials, The Slackers, Less Than Jake, The Pietasters, and of course ................... Ruskabank!

Artist History Formed in early 1996, Ruskabank signed on to Noisome Records in April of 2000. They have just released their sophomore album, "I Don't Think You Hear Me, Though!"

Group Members Dave Spiker, Paul White, Jayson Sullivan, Donnyves Laroque, Dave Studnicka, Jamie Rogers, Chris Mayne

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys, Trombone, Trumpet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax

Albums I Don't Think You Hear Me, Though! - 2000, this took some time - 1998, SWANK! - 1996

Press Reviews -"...the boys of the 'Bank have a serious dedication to crafting precise, polished songs that never fail to instantly put a smile on the listener's face." Pitch Weekly, March 1999-"Anyone who has ever been to a show knows the Ruskabank experience is about as fun as it gets." Kansas State Colegian, December 1998-"(This Took Some Time) is the party album of the year. If you put this on, and people just stand around......there's something wrong with their legs." Synapsis Digital Magazine, February 1999

Location Manhattan, KS - USA

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